Thematic Areas

Thematic Areas

In the framework of the Technical Assistance for Strengthening Fundamental Rights Sector Coordination Project, 10 thematic areas were identified as a result of the consultations with the stakeholders.

Freedom of Expression and Information

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 10 Freedom of Expression
  • Constitution, Article 25 Freedom of thought and opinion

Prevention of Torture and Ill-Treatment

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 3 Prohibition of Torture
  • Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT)
  • Constitution, Article 17 Personal inviolability, corporeal and spiritual existence of the individual

Freedom of Assembly and Association

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 11 Freedom of assembly and association
  • Constitution, Article 34 Right to hold meetings and demonstration marches

Women’s Rights

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 14-Prohibition of Discrimination
  • Constitution, Article 10 Equality before the law

Children’s Rights

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 14 Prohibition of Discrimination
  • Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Constitution, Article 41 Protection of the family, and children’s rights, Article 10 Equality before the law

Rights of the Persons with Disabilities

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 14 Prohibition of Discrimination
  • Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  • Constitution, Article 10 Equality before the law

Institutionalization of Human Rights

  • United Nations Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (The Paris Principles)

Anti-Discrimination

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 14 Prohibition of Discrimination
  • Constitution, Article 10 Equality before the law

Protection of Fundamental Rights, Including Personal Data in the Digital Age

  • European Convention on Human Rights, Article 8 Right to respect for private and family life
  • Constitution, Article 20 Privacy of private life

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