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associations  

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  • Voluntary associations are an important backbone of global civil society and a key element of civil societies in democratic countries. Their role is crucial in democratic societies: The right of peaceful assembly and association is expressly guaranteed in Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Associations]

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