The Power of the Web, part two
© Donna L. Quesinberry
The World Wide Web (WWW) provides us with a myriad of information to develop into working knowledge for infinite result-based projections. Through the WWW, we can interact with professionals and specialists in all areas of study or social standing. The WWW provides us with a consistent forum for resource information. Organizations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) can provide insights and education to the masses of Internet community through the WWW.
International Labour Organization
Introduction
The ILO supports the right to form groups, organize, and assemble addressing issues of common concern as a human right. The existence of the ILO on the WWW provides the ability to organize as an important means where citizens influence governments and leaders. The right to freedom of association and assembly is protected in international and regional human rights treaties. Rights are applicable to any issue. Mass protest is a potent symbol of the exercise of this right and through the WWW the ability to assemble in mass protest intellectually is heightened-as the ease of assembly and information sharing lends an invaluable result.
The right to freedom of association is guaranteed by many international human rights treaties and the WWW makes this right an easier act to achieve.
Rights at Stake
International and regional instruments protect a number of key rights relating to freedom of association and assembly.
International Labour Organization
Introduction
The ILO supports the right to form groups, organize, and assemble addressing issues of common concern as a human right. The existence of the ILO on the WWW provides the ability to organize as an important means where citizens influence governments and leaders. The right to freedom of association and assembly is protected in international and regional human rights treaties. Rights are applicable to any issue. Mass protest is a potent symbol of the exercise of this right and through the WWW the ability to assemble in mass protest intellectually is heightened-as the ease of assembly and information sharing lends an invaluable result.
The right to freedom of association is guaranteed by many international human rights treaties and the WWW makes this right an easier act to achieve.
Rights at Stake
International and regional instruments protect a number of key rights relating to freedom of association and assembly.
- Right to peaceful assembly
Upholds the right to peaceful assembly which should not be denied except in situations of national security or public safety. Violent assembly is not upheld. International standards limit the use of force by authorities in controlling peaceful or non-peaceful assemblies. International standards require that law enforcement officials should use force only as a last resort, in proportion to the threat posed, and in a way to minimize damage or injury.- Right of association
Covers the right of individuals to 'associate' together and establish associations. Some countries have sought to hamper the ability of individuals to form associations by a variety of means, such as:- by claiming they do not agree with the political purposes of the associations and the WWW supersedes this effort
- by denying legal personality which would be essential for day-to-day running and for taking on contractual relationships
- by imposing cumbersome and partial registration processes
- by imposing financial constraints
- Right of an individual to join or not join an association
The right to join or not join an organization. In some countries, individuals may suffer reprisals for joining organizations or be obliged to join certain associations approved of by the state.
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