The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization proceedings were slow to begin on the topic of freedom of expression as delegates respond to committee concerns on efficiency. Much of the discussion was still in the Primary and Secondary Speakers List which does not allow for a significant amount of debate.
One common theme is the opinion that banning assembly and expression of pro-Ukrainian activists and Crimean Tatars, banning television channels, and public gatherings or demonstrations violates individuals’ right to freedom of expression and in turn Article 19 of the United Nations Declaration of Rights.
The delegates slowly gained traction, agreeing that action needs to be taken and that the restrictions on Crimea were wrong. After several minutes of different countries speaking Spain took the podium and called out the committee for their deliberation.
“It is one thing to say you support them, and another to support them,” said the delegate from Spain. Spain calling out the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization had little effect on bolstering substantial change in the path of motions introduced until the delegate representing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rose and responded to Spain’s rally cry.
“There cannot be freedom of expression,” said the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. “Our successful leader thinks that if everyone has freedom of expression the country will be messy, and there will be too many idealistic ideas.”
The following speaker, denounced North Korea’s position and brought the committee back to square one.
One common theme is the opinion that banning assembly and expression of pro-Ukrainian activists and Crimean Tatars, banning television channels, and public gatherings or demonstrations violates individuals’ right to freedom of expression and in turn Article 19 of the United Nations Declaration of Rights.
The delegates slowly gained traction, agreeing that action needs to be taken and that the restrictions on Crimea were wrong. After several minutes of different countries speaking Spain took the podium and called out the committee for their deliberation.
“It is one thing to say you support them, and another to support them,” said the delegate from Spain. Spain calling out the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization had little effect on bolstering substantial change in the path of motions introduced until the delegate representing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea rose and responded to Spain’s rally cry.
“There cannot be freedom of expression,” said the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. “Our successful leader thinks that if everyone has freedom of expression the country will be messy, and there will be too many idealistic ideas.”
The following speaker, denounced North Korea’s position and brought the committee back to square one.