Freedom of Association

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A Freedom of Association is a human right that allows individuals to join or form groups, clubs, or organizations freely, without interference or coercion from the government.

  • Context:
    • It can (typically) encompasses both an individual's right to join or leave groups voluntarily and the right of the group to take collective action to pursue the interests of its members.
    • It can (typically) involve the right to join Trade Unions to advocate for labor rights.
    • It can (often) facilitate the formation of Political Parties to participate in democratic processes.
    • It can range from being a constitutionally protected right in democratic societies to being restricted or suppressed in authoritarian regimes.
    • It can enable individuals to participate in Religious Organizations to practice and propagate their faith.
    • It can promote Civil Society by allowing the formation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that address social issues.
    • ...
  • Example(s):
  • Counter-Example(s):
    • a Right to Work, which focuses on employment rights but does not necessarily protect the right to collective association.
  • See: Search and Seizure, Individual Right, Collective Right, Feminism


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2018