HRC Passes Resolution On Human Rights And The Internet
On July 29 during the 20th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC), a resolution on internet and freedom of expression was passed
by consensus and supported by 82 States, including China and Cuba who agreed to join the consensus by not forcing a vote.
In a resolution (A/HRC/20/L.13) regarding the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet, adopted without a vote, the Council affirms that the same rights that people have offline must also be protected online, in particular freedom of expression; calls upon all States to promote and facilitate access to the Internet and decides to continue its consideration of how the Internet can be an important tool for development and for exercising human rights.
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