Activists and civil society

Assembly, participation and accountability.

Guides

Everyone has the right to form, join or take part in an association of any kind.
Art. 36(1)
(1) Every person has the right to freedom of association, which includes the right to form, join or participate in the activities of an association of any kind.
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No one can be forced to join an association.
Art. 36(2)
(2) A person shall not be compelled to join an association of any kind.
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If an association must be registered, registration cannot be refused or withdrawn unreasonably.
Art. 36(3)(a)
(a) registration may not be withheld or withdrawn unreasonably; and
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You have a right to a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.
Art. 36(3)(b)
(b) there shall be a right to have a fair hearing before a registration is cancelled.
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You can gather, march or protest peacefully, as long as you are not carrying weapons.
Art. 37
Every person has the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to public authorities.
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You can present your complaints and petitions to the government.
Art. 37
Every person has the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to public authorities.
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