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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.

Reflect on the balance between freedom of expression and the need to restrict certain types of speech, such as libel or slander. How should societies navigate this balance?

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