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Freedom of expression, explained

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The Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations from 1948 says “Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.” But not every nation allows free expression to their people. ExplainityChannel digs into the meaning of freedom of expression and what kind of rights this implicates.

Considering the example of the debate over the caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, discuss the challenges democracies face in protecting freedom of speech while respecting religious and cultural sensitivities.

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