Submission to the 35th Universal Periodic Review

This submission highlights concerns about the right to FoRB, as well as to freedom of expression in the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic.
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Submission to the 35th Universal Periodic Review

Introduction

1. CSW is a human rights organisation specialising in the right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all.

2. This submission highlights concerns about the right to FoRB, as well as to freedom of expression in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Commitments relating to freedom of religion or belief

3. During the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Laos accepted five recommendations directly related to FoRB, which included calls to respect and guarantee the right to FoRB (Slovenia, Uruguay), promote inter-religious dialogue (Hungary, Slovenia), and ensure protection for religious minorities and investigate violations against them (Ireland).

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Published Online
14th November 2019
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Region/Country
East Asia, Laos

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