NEW YORK (24 October 2024) – In a context of worsening violence and war, protecting freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is more urgent than ever, a UN expert said today. “Millions around the world are feeling the urgency of peace more deeply, and more painfully. As ever higher numbers of people suffer in contexts of violence, conflict, and insecurity, it is urgent to demand respect for freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief,” said Nazila Ghanea, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.
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Source: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Originally published 24 October 2024. This page reproduces only a short excerpt; the complete text remains on the official source website.
