Freedom of Expression

Press Release 186/08

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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

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PREN 186/08

 

 

SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ANNOUNCES

HE WILL NOT SEEK ANOTHER TERM

 

 

Washington, D.C., March 10, 2008 - As he approached the end of his two-year term, which began in April 2006, the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the OAS, Ignacio J. Álvarez, announced his decision not to seek reelection to the post.

 

The Special Rapporteur said his decision, which has been communicated to the IACHR, was motivated by professional reasons related to other duties he will assume. The Special Rapporteur reiterated his gratitude to the IACHR for the trust they bestowed on him to carry out such high-level and delicate responsibilities.

 

 

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