Freedom of Expression

2007

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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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ANNUAL REPORT 2007

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INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER I GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Mandate and Competence of the Office of the Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression

B. Principal Activities of the Office of the Special Rapporteur

1. Individual Case System

2. Precautionary Measures

3. Public Hearings

4. Working visits

5. Promotional Workshop

6. Studies and Publications

7. Daily Monitoring of the Situation of Freedom of Expression in the Region

8. Quarterly Reports on Freedom of Expression in the Region.

9. Press Releases

10. Participation in Seminars and Conferences

C. Funding of the Office of the Special Rapporteur

CHAPTER II SITUATION OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN THE REGION

A. Introduction and methodology

B. Evaluation of the Situation of Freedom of Expression in the Region

C. Country-by-Country Evaluation of the Situation of Freedom of Expression

D. Information, alerts and complaints on freedom of expression

CHAPTER III CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION