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Oral statements made at, and written submissions submitted to, the Human Rights Council.

Australia

Australia: Abolish the practice of arresting and incarcerating children under 16

Australia, Geneva, HRCouncil, Rights of the Child, Statements, UPR / /

Together with Ethos: Australian Evangelical Alliance’s Centre for Christianity and Society, the World Evangelical Alliance stressed the importance of respecting inalienable human rights and freedoms, including protection of minority rights and freedom of expression in Australia, at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council during the adoption of the UPR outcome of Australia. We […]

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Nepal: Amend Penal Code to Comply with Human Rights Standards

Freedom of Religion, Geneva, HRCouncil, Nepal, Statements / /

In Nepal, criminal charges of conversion by force or inducement are used to hinder the enjoyment of religious freedom. More than 30 Christians were arrested and taken to court on charges of “conversion” during 2018 and 2019. At the Human Rights Council’s 47th session in June and July 2021, during the Adoption of the UPR

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Disinformation Attacks on Religious Minorities and Freedom of Expression

Geneva, HRCouncil, India, Nepal, Statements / /

On 2 July 2021, at the Human Rights Council, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, we raised cases of disinformation in India and Nepal that affected the freedom of expression of religious minorities.

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States’ Pandemic Response Should be Inclusive of their Religious Minorities

Geneva, HRCouncil, Human Rights, Sri Lanka, Turkey / /

On 21 June 2021, at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council, during the interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the central role of the State in responding to pandemics, the World Evangelical Alliance made an oral statement via video calling on States to hold a dialogue with their religious

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India and Nepal: Disinformation and Hatred Against Religious Minorities

Geneva, HRCouncil, India, Nepal, Reports / /

On 28 May 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance submitted a written statement to the Human Rights Council’s 47th session, which takes place from 21 June to 15 July 2021. The statement addresses ideological and identity-based disinformation promoted by Hindu nationalist groups in India and Nepal and that have been used against religious minority groups, particularly

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Central African Republic: Peace Process Needs Be Intensified and Include Interfaith Platform Leaders (in French)

Central African Republic, Geneva, HRCouncil, Human Rights, Peace, Statements / / /

At the Human Rights Council’s 46th session, the World Evangelical Alliance and Caritas Internationalis made a statement on the human rights situation in CAR, calling for national reconciliation with the participation of leaders of the Interfaith Platform, who enjoy moral authority in the society, as well as the restoration of State authority. We also re-iterated

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National Evangelical Alliances Provide Good Examples of Standing Up Against Discrimination, Exclusion and Scapegoating.

Freedom of Religion, Geneva, HRCouncil, Statements / /

On 3 March 2021 at the Human Rights Council 46th Session, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief presented his report on Anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination and the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief. The Interactive Dialogue was an opportunity for the WEA to provide good examples of inter-faith solidarity

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Libya: Recognize the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief in line with Article 18 of the ICCPR

Freedom of Religion, Geneva, HRCouncil, Libya, Statements / / /

At the Human Rights Council 46th Session, during the adoption of Libya’s report by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, we stressed the importance of respecting the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and called on the government of Libya to bring the 2017 draft Constitution in line with Article 18 of the

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Maldives: Ensure Respect for the Right to Have or Adopt a Religion of One’s Choice – Oral Statement

Freedom of Religion, Geneva, HRCouncil, Human Rights, Maldives, Statements / / / ,

At the Human Rights Council 46th Session, during the adoption of Maldives’ report by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, the WEA stressed the importance of respecting the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and called on the government of Maldives to withdraw its reservation to Article 18 of the ICCPR, and to

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Malawi: Anti-Trafficking Measures Welcomed and Should Continue

Geneva, HRCouncil, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Malawi, Statements / / /

During the Human Rights Council 46th Session, the adoption of Malawi’s report by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group was an opportunity for the WEA to welcome the anti-trafficking efforts and commitments by Malawi’s government. WEA underscored the importance of continued efforts to counter human trafficking, as had been mentioned in our pre-session briefing

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