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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Chile (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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Eritrea (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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Malta (45th 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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Saudi Arabia (45th Session)

This report provides information on the state freedom of religion or belief in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In particular, it surveys its blasphemy and apostasy laws, highlights positive developments concerning Christians and other religious minorities, and outlines the State’s human rights obligations in this area. It concludes with actionable recommendations to enhance the human rights situation in the country.

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Malaysia (45th Session)

This report highlights the continuing challenges to freedom of religion and expression in Malaysia. In particular, it addresses the criminalization of blasphemy and proselytism, as well as the effects of religious harmony laws and the mandatory disclosure of religious affiliation in identity cards on the enjoyment of these fundamental freedoms.

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Bishop Rolando Álvarez: Nicaragua

Bishop Alvarez praying

For denouncing the human rights violations perpetrated by the Nicaraguan government in his sermons, Bishop Rolando Álvarez was sentenced to 26 years in prison for “undermining national integrity”.

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