Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Freedom of assembly is integral to fostering communication between citizens and political leaders.

Obligations

Freedom of Assembly

Election Parts

Candidacy and Campaigning

Issues

Campaigning Without Interference

Criteria

Candidates and their supporters were able to assemble freely throughout the campaign period. This obligation included organizing and participating in public rallies and peaceful campaign activities

Quotes

…[F]reedom of peaceful assembly constitutes a form of direct democracy. It facilitates dialogue within civil society, as well as between civil society, political leaders, and government.