The Intersection of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and Civic Space
The discussion will explore the relationship between freedom of religion or belief and civic space, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals, religious communities and civil society organisations in exercising their fundamental rights and freedoms. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of protecting civic space and strengthening FoRB in South Asia.
Programme Details:
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 10:30 AM CET
India and Sri Lanka: 3:00 PM
Nepal: 3:15 PM
Bangladesh: 3:30 PM
Myanmar: 4:00 PM
Pakistan: 2:30 PM
Platform: Zoom
Online discussion on “The Intersection of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and Civic Space,” scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10.30 AM (CET)
The discussion will explore the relationship between freedom of religion or belief and civic space, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals, religious communities and civil society organisations in exercising their fundamental rights and freedoms. It will also provide an opportunity to reflect on the importance of protecting civic space and strengthening FoRB in South Asia.
Will participate Ms. Chian Yew Lim, Consultant and former UN Human Rights Officer on Protection in Civic Space and FoRB, as the resource person.
The session will be moderated by Dr. Susan Cherian, Chairperson of SAFFoRB.
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 10:30 AM CET
India and Sri Lanka: 3:00 PM
Nepal: 3:15 PM
Bangladesh: 3:30 PM
Myanmar: 4:00 PM
Pakistan: 2:30 PM
Platform: Zoom
Zoom Meeting Details:
Meeting ID: 898 4560 0568
Password: 056048
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89845600568?pwd=xTToNY8RdMztbZwRJAT7kbIj1NHoaV.1