The Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality are founded on the understanding that freedom of expression and equality are foundational rights.
The Camden Principles reaffirm the perspective that the rights to freedom
of expression and equality are mutually supportive rights that play a vital role in safeguarding human dignity, ensuring democracy and promoting international peace and security.

The Camden Principles represent a progressive interpretation of international law and standards, accepted State practice and the general principles of law recognised by the community of nations. The Principles were prepared by ARTICLE 19, in consultation with high-level UN and other officials, and civil society and academic experts. This document was created to promote greater global consensus about the relationship between respect for freedom of expression and the promotion of equality.

Download the Camden Principles in the following languages:

• Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality [English]
• مبادئ كامدن حول حرية التعبير والمساواة [Arabic]
• Principes de Camden sur la liberté d’expressionet l’égalité [French]
• КЕМДЕНСКИЕ ПРИНЦИПЫ ПО СВОБОДЕ ВЫРАЖЕНИЯ МНЕНИЯ И РАВЕНСТВУ [Russian]