Elimination of all forms of religious intolerance : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2004
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SymbolA/RES/59/199
TitleElimination of all forms of religious intolerance : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Urges States to ensure that their constitutional and legal systems provide effective guarantees of freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, including the provision of effective remedies in cases where the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is violated; urges States to devote particular attention to combating all practices motivated by religion or belief which lead, directly or indirectly, to human rights violations and to discrimination against women; requests the Commission on Human Rights to continue its consideration of measures to implement the Declaration; requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the Special Rapporteur receives the necessary resources to enable her to discharge her mandate fully; decides to consider the question of the elimination of all forms of religious intolerance at its 60th session.
Action note2004-12-20
Vote summary
Adopted 186-0-0, 74th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/59/L.59
Committee reportA/59/503/Add.2
Meeting record
A/59/PV.74
Agenda information
A/59/251 105b Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
A/59/251 105b[3] RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
A/59/251 105b[3] RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
Date[New York] : UN, 22 Mar. 2005
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4 p.
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Issued in GAOR, 59th sess., Suppl. no. 49.