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Industry, innovation and infrastructure

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

 9.c

Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020.

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  • 9.c.1
    Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology
Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
4.9
For the implementation of the present Agreement, each Party shall encourage the use of new information and communications technologies, such as open data, in the different languages used in the country, as appropriate. In no circumstances shall the use of electronic media constrain or result in discrimination against the public.
6.3
Each Party shall have in place one or more up-to-date environmental information systems, which may include, inter alia:
6.3.a
the texts of treaties and international agreements, as well as environmental laws, regulations and administrative acts;
6.3.b
reports on the state of the environment;
6.3.c
a list of public entities competent in environmental matters and, where possible, their respective areas of operation;
6.3.d
a list of polluted areas, by type of pollutant and location;
6.3.e
information on the use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services;
6.3.f
scientific, technical or technological reports, studies and information on environmental matters produced by academic and research institutions, whether public or private, national or foreign;
6.3.g
climate change sources aimed at building national capacities;
6.3.h
information on environmental impact assessment processes and on other environmental management instruments, where applicable, and environmental licences or permits granted by the public authorities;
6.3.i
an estimated list of waste by type and, when possible, by volume, location and year; and
6.3.j
information on the imposition of administrative sanctions in environmental matters.
6.3.z
Each Party shall guarantee that environmental information systems are duly organized, accessible to all persons and made progressively available through information technology and georeferenced media, where appropriate.
7.17
With respect to the environmental decision-making processes referred to in paragraph 2 of the present article, as a minimum, the following information shall be made public:
7.17.f
a description of the available technologies to be used and alternative locations for executing the project or activity subject to assessment, when the information is available; and
UNDHRD
Declaration on Human Rights Defenders
5.c
To communicate with non-governmental or intergovernmental organizations
6.a
To know, seek, obtain, receive and hold information about all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including having access to information as to how those rights and freedoms are given effect in domestic legislative, judicial or administrative systems
6.b
As provided for in human rights and other applicable international instruments, freely to publish, impart or disseminate to others views, information and knowledge on all human rights and fundamental freedoms
6.c
To study, discuss, form and hold opinions on the observance, both in law and in practice, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms and, through these and other appropriate means, to draw public attention to those matters
9.4
To the same end, and in accordance with applicable international instruments and procedures, everyone has the right, individually and in association with others, to unhindered access to and communication with international bodies with general or special competence to receive and consider communications on matters of human rights and fundamental freedoms
Aarhus Convention
Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters
5.2.b.iii
The identification of points of contact; and
European Framework Convention on Minorities
Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
9.1
The Parties undertake to recognise that the right to freedom of expression of every person belonging to a national minority includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas in the minority language, without interference by public authorities and regardless of frontiers. The Parties shall ensure, within the framework of their legal systems, that persons belonging to a national minority are not discriminated against in their access to the media.
ACHPR
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
9.1
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
9.2
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
ECHR
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
10.1
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This Article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises.
ACHR
American Convention on Human Rights
13.1
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing, in print, in the form of art, or through any other medium of one's choice.
26
The States Parties undertake to adopt measures, both internally and through international cooperation, especially those of an economic and technical nature, with a view to achieving progressively, by legislation or other appropriate means, the full realization of the rights implicit in the economic, social, educational, scientific, and cultural standards set forth in the Charter of the Organization of American States as amended by the Protocol of Buenos Aires.
Protocol of San Salvador
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural rights (Protocol of San Salvador)
14.1
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
14.1.b
To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
CEDAW
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
14.2.h
To enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and water supply, transport and communications.
ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
15.1.b
To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications;
UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
19
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.
27.2
Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
CRPD
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
21.a
Providing information intended for the general public to persons with disabilities in accessible formats and technologies appropriate to different kinds of disabilities in a timely manner and without additional cost;
21.b
Accepting and facilitating the use of sign languages, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication, and all other accessible means, modes and formats of communication of their choice by persons with disabilities in official interactions;
21.c
Urging private entities that provide services to the general public, including through the Internet, to provide information and services in accessible and usable formats for persons with disabilities;
21.d
Encouraging the mass media, including providers of information through the Internet, to make their services accessible to persons with disabilities;
21.e
Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages.
ADRDM
American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man
IV
Every person has the right to freedom of investigation, of opinion, and of the expression and dissemination of ideas, by any medium whatsoever.
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