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5. Why is freedom of expression so sacred in
contemporary society?

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Freedom of expression allows people to tell their stories, help advocate, and hold governments to international human rights standards. From access to

information to freedom of assembly:
freedom of expression allows for active participation in civil society and for that civic engagement to be heard.
User Christian Vielma
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Its a fundamental human right. It also underpins most other rights and allows them to flourish. The right to speak your mind freely on important issues in society, access information and hold the powers that be to account, plays a vital role in the healthy development process of any society.
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