Report: religious persecution and refugees 2015

A report produced for the 29th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
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Report: religious persecution and refugees 2015

A report by CSW on the subject of religious persecution and refugees.

The right to freedom of religion or belief, enshrined in Article 18 of the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, is one of the most fundamental human rights, and includes the freedom to adopt and to change one’s religion or belief, including the right not to believe, and the right to manifest one’s religion or beliefs. Violations of freedom of religion or belief around the world are on the rise.

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23rd October 2015
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