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Freedom of Expression

Sir, I do not share your views, but I would risk my life for your right to express them.
Voltaire (1694-1778)

Freedom of expression is essential to democracy. Citizens cannot effectively exercise their right to vote or take part in public decision-making if they lack access to information and ideas and cannot express their views freely. Freedom of expression is thus not only important for individual dignity, but also to participation, accountability, and freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.

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The core values of HRE USA and its partner organizations include transparency and critical thinking skills. We believe that human rights--and human rights education--belong to everyone, and that the full realization of human rights means that access to human rights education materials must never be conditioned upon the subscription to any particular religious faith, ideology, political affiliation, or membership in any particular organization and that any organizational connections should be openly acknowledged.