Singapore (52th Session)

This submission outlines concerns regarding Singapore’s restrictions on freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression. These concerns stem from specific legal frameworks, including the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act, Societies Act, Penal Code, Undesirable Publications Act, and Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA). In ADF International’s analysis, several provisions within these laws are inconsistent with Singapore’s human rights obligations.

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Nepal (51th Session)

This report outlines how efforts to implement comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) based on purported ‘United Nations standards’ conflict with Austria’s international human rights obligations, particularly with regard to the rights of the child and parental rights.

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Maldives (50th Session)

This report addresses the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression in the Maldives, highlighting existing restrictions and government policies that contravene its obligations under international human rights law.

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Armenia – Surrogacy (49th Session)

This report, submitted jointly by Casablanca Declaration and ADF International, outlines how Armenia’s legalization of surrogacy undermines its international obligations regarding the rights of children and women under various international human rights instruments. In particular, it highlights the detrimental impact of this harmful practice on the health of surrogate mothers and children.”

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Armenia – Sex Selection (49th Session)

This report highlights the persistent trend of prenatal sex selection in Armenia, resulting in one of the most skewed sex ratios in the world. Noting the significant gaps in the legislation prohibiting this practice, it stresses in particular the need to redouble efforts to tackle the root causes of son preference and daughter aversion.

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Krygyzstan (49th Session)

This report addresses the situation of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression, and the rights of persons belonging to religious minorities in Kyrgyzstan. In particular, it addresses concerns with the Law on Freedom of Religion and Religious Associations and related legislation, as well as cases of rights violations perpetrated by both state and non-state actors.

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Kazakhstan (48th Session)

This report outlines how the enjoyment of human rights, particularly freedom of religion
and expression, continues to be contingent on state permission under the pretext of
strengthening religious tolerance and dialogue.

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Vietnam (46th Session)

This report outlines how Malta’s proposed equality legislation lacks appropriate safeguards for freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of conscience.

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Afghanistan (46th Session)

This report outlines how Malta’s proposed equality legislation lacks appropriate safeguards for freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of conscience.

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