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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Hatred on basis of religion or belief must be addressed holistically: UN expert
Widespread advocacy of hatred based on religion or belief is among the key drivers…
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Pakistan’s Struggle with Religious Freedom: The Case of the Ahmadiyya Community
In recent years, Pakistan has grappled with numerous challenges concerning religious freedom, particularly regarding…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Belarus: UN experts concerned about new law on freedom of conscience and religious organisations
UN experts* today expressed grave concern about recent amendments to Belarusian legislation on freedom…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion decry rising Antisemitism and Islamophobia around the world
_GENEVA (21 December 2023) – Urgent action must be taken by all to ensure…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
UN experts call for protection of Afghan nationals in Pakistan
GENEVA (6 December 2023) – Afghan nationals forced to leave Pakistan since 1 November…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Nicaragua: UN experts urge freedom for Bishop Álvarez after 12 Catholic priests were released
GENEVA (7 November 2023) – UN experts* today demanded an end to the arbitrary…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Iran: UN experts shocked by new wave of attacks on girls and women
GENEVA (2 November 2023) – UN experts* today expressed shock over the death of…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
States must address prejudice and discrimination based on religion or belief at all levels – UN expert
NEW YORK (26 October 2023) – Widespread prejudicial attitudes at all levels, along with…
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OHCHR – Special Rapporteur on FoRB
Sweden must strengthen dialogue with faith communities to combat religious or belief intolerance: UN expert
STOCKHOLM (20 October 2023) – UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief,…
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