Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing, in print, in the form of art, or through any other medium of one's choice
Article 13 of the American Convention of Human Rights
1. Complete text of Article 13 of the American Convention on Human Rights
2. Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression
4. Resolution adopted by the General Assembly XXXIII: Access to Public Information: Strengthening Democracy
5. Joint Declaration by the International Mechanisms for Promoting Freedom of Expression
6. Presentation of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression at the Permanent Council
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