IHEU Statement on "Restrictions on and defamation of religion"

by Roy W. Brown
International Ethical and Humanist Union
March 23, 2010

https://www.legal-project.org/683/iheu-statement-on-restrictions-on-and-defamation

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Speaking at the United Nations today, 23 March 2010, IHEU representative Roy Brown called on the UN Human Rights Council to "reject the resolution 'combating defamation of religions' as both unjustifiable and unnecessary". He also highlighted a new report showing that many of the countries who are most vocal in calling for restrictions on the "defamation of religion" actually have some of the highest levels of restrictions on freedom of religion. The resolution "combating defamation of religions" is scheduled to be voted on this Friday, 26 March 2010.

UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: 13th Session (1 to 26 March 2010)
Item 9: Racism, racial discrimination and related issues
Speaker: IHEU Main Representative Roy W Brown. Tuesday 23 March 2010Global Restrictions on Religious Freedom

Mr President,

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