RECOGNITION OF THE RIGHT TO INTERNET ACCESS AS AN INDEPENDENT RIGHT: INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
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https://doi.org/10.62536/sjehss.2026.v4.i6.pp102-106Keywords:
International law, United Nations, Council of Europe, digital divide, Okinawa Charter, human rights.Abstract
The article analyzes the process of recognizing the right to Internet access at the international level. It examines the Okinawa Charter on the Global Information Society, the Declaration of Principles of the Information Society, the relevant resolutions of the UN Human Rights Council, as well as the recommendations of the Committee of Ministers and the resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The author analyzes the concepts of “digital divide” and “digital inequality,” substantiating their interrelationship.
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1. Okinawa Charter on the Global Information Society (22 July 2000).
2. Declaration of Principles Building the Information Society (Geneva, 12 December 2003).
3. UN adopts expanded resolution on the right to freedom of expression on the Internet.
4. Jon Brodkin. Berners-Lee: Web access is a 'human right'. // URL: http://www.networkworld.com
5. Resolution of the UN Human Rights Council of 1 July 2016, 'On the Promotion, Protection and Enjoyment of Human Rights on the Internet,' A/HRC/RES/32/13.
6. Declaration CM(2005)56 of the Committee of Ministers on human rights and the rule of law in the Information Society (Council of Europe).
7. Recommendation CM/Rec(2007)16 of the Committee of Ministers to member states on measures to promote the public service value of the Internet.
8. Recommendation CM/Rec(2008)6 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe 'On Measures to Promote the Respect for Freedom of Expression and Information with Regard to Internet Filters.'
9. Resolution No. 1987(2014) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe 'On the Right to Internet Access,' adopted on 9 April 2014.
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