Council:

Topic:

The Human Rights Council

Internet Freedom and Censorship

Date: 16/10/2010CHR/HRC/Res/A/2

Sponsors: Spain, Japan, United States of America, Uruguay, Norway, France, Switzerland, Jordan

Co-Sponsors: Reporters without boarders

Affirming the principles of human rights put forth by the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Emphasizing the importance of article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,

Affirming the principles of freedom of speech and expression,

Establishing the fact that censorship mutes the voices of people which would disallow them from speaking of their opinions freely,

Respecting the rights of every individual to freely access the internet,

The Human Rights Council hereby:

1. Believes that everyone should express their point of views and theirbeliefs;

2. Recognizes the need to censor child pornography;

3. Urges the establishmentof an annual meeting where:

a. Held every year to ensure freedom of expression and national security at the same time all year round.

b. Should discuss how the government of each country and their people adapt to the rules and perhaps make amends which should improve the agreement;

c. An assessment of achieved progress takes place.

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