Young woman in protests fighting for freedom, has now become a symbol of resistance

Freedom of speech is one of the most prized freedoms. It’s often associated with freedom of expression, which is the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information or ideas in ways beyond speech. Various human rights instruments protect the ability to speak freely and express ideas, even if those ideas are controversial or offensive to others. “Hate speech,” which lacks a clear definition, is generally not considered protected speech.