RIGHT TO PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY: JUSTICE, MEMORY, AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN MOZAMBIQUE CAMPAIGN TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
DECEMBER 3–10, 2024
International Human Rights Day, celebrated annually on December 10, provides a global opportunity to reflect on the progress and challenges in the promotion and protection of human rights. In 2024, this date takes on even greater significance in Mozambique, where the right to peaceful assembly—recognized as a cornerstone of any democracy—is under severe threat.
In recent months, peaceful protests in Mozambique have been systematically re- pressed, leading to tragedies including the loss of over 80 lives, hundreds of injuries, and arbitrary detentions. These actions not only violate fundamental rights but also erode public trust in state institutions and under- mine the civic space necessary for dialogue and citizen participation.
