Borders Quote by United Nations
““Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.””
About This Quote
Source Treaty: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19, 1948
Freedom of opinion and expression includes the right to hold, seek, receive, and share information across any media without interference.
In simple terms: Freedom to think and share ideas worldwide.
Key Takeaway
Defend and exercise free expression.
Themes
human rights
freedom
media
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- journalism
- social media
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
law
ethics
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect this right?
- What limits are justified?
A Different Perspective
Restrictions often arise under security claims.
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