Europe:

  1. Written Statement: Stigmatization and Hate Crimes Against Religious Minorities in Europe
    • Highlighted the issue of stigmatization and hate crimes against religious minorities in Europe, particularly targeting Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
    • Called for increased efforts to combat discrimination and intolerance against religious minorities.
  2. Oral Statement on France
    • Addressed the issue of religious freedom in France, particularly the restrictions on the wearing of religious symbols in public spaces.
    • Urged the French government to uphold the principles of secularism while respecting the right to freedom of religion or belief.
  3. Urgent Appeal to Germany: Stop the Deportation of Ahmadi Asylum Seekers
    • Raised concerns about the deportation of Ahmadi asylum seekers from Germany, highlighting the risks they face in their countries of origin.
    • Appealed to the German government to halt the deportations and ensure the protection of Ahmadi refugees.
  4. Oral Declaration on Ukraine
    • Expressed concern about the human rights situation in Ukraine, particularly the impact of the ongoing conflict on the civilian population.
    • Called for the protection of human rights and the provision of humanitarian assistance to those affected by the crisis.

HRC 55 Written Statement : Stigmatization and Hate Crimes Against Religious Minorities in Europe
https://freedomofconscience.eu/hrc-55-written-statement-stigmatization-and-hate-crimes-against-religious-minorities-in-europe/

Oral Statement on France HRC 55 ID SR FORB 2024
https://freedomofconscience.eu/oral-statement-on-france-hrc-55-id-sr-forb-2024/

HRC 55 UPR Outcome of Germany Urgent Appeal to Germany Stop the Deportation of Ahmadi Asylum Seekers Immediately
https://freedomofconscience.eu/hrc-55-upr-outcome-of-germany-urgent-appeal-to-germany-stop-the-deportation-of-ahmadi-asylum-seekers-immediately/

Oral declaration : Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral report on Ukraine
https://freedomofconscience.eu/oral-declaration-item-10-interactive-dialogue-on-the-high-commissioners-oral-report-on-ukraine/

Africa:

  1. Oral Statement on Ethiopia: Drone Attacks on Amhara and Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
    • Highlighted the issue of drone attacks on the Amhara region of Ethiopia and the resulting humanitarian crisis.
    • Urged the international community to address the escalating violence and provide humanitarian aid to the affected populations.
  2. Written Statement: Racial and Ethnic-based Violence and Discrimination against Ethiopia’s Amhara
    • Documented the ongoing racial and ethnic-based violence and discrimination against the Amhara people in Ethiopia.
    • Called for immediate action to protect the Amhara community and hold perpetrators accountable.

HRC 55 Oral Statement Item 3 Attention Required: Drone Attacks on Amhara and Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
https://freedomofconscience.eu/hrc-55-oral-statement-item-3-attention-required-drone-attacks-on-amhara-and-escalating-humanitarian-crisis/

HRC 55 Written Statement : Racial and Ethnic-based violence and discrimination against Ethiopia’s Amhara
https://freedomofconscience.eu/racial-and-ethnic-based-violence-and-discrimination-against-ethiopias-amhara/

Asia:

  1. Oral Statement on India’s Discriminatory Citizenship Law
    • Raised concerns about India’s Citizenship Amendment Act, which was seen as discriminatory towards certain religious minorities.
    • Urged the Indian government to repeal the law and ensure the protection of the rights of all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation.
  2. Written Statement: Violation of Democratic Principles and Misuse of Tax Laws to Discriminate against Spiritual Groups
    • Addressed the issue of the misuse of tax laws to discriminate against certain spiritual groups in Asia, particularly in India.
    • Called for the protection of the democratic principles and the right to freedom of religion or belief.

HRC 55 Human Rights Council : Human Rights group sounds urgent alarm over India’s discriminatory citizenship law
https://freedomofconscience.eu/hrc-55-human-rights-council-human-rights-group-sounds-urgent-alarm-over-indias-discriminatory-citizenship-law/

Written Statement HRC 55 Violation of the Democratic Principles and Misuse of Tax Laws to Discriminate against Spiritual Groups
https://freedomofconscience.eu/written-statement-hrc-55-violation-of-the-democratic-principles-and-misuse-of-tax-laws-to-discriminate-against-spiritual-groups/

Throughout the 55th session of the Human Rights Council, the Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience actively engaged in addressing a range of human rights concerns affecting religious minorities and vulnerable groups across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The organization’s interventions aimed to raise awareness, call for immediate action, and urge governments to uphold their obligations to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their religious or spiritual affiliation.

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