Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2006
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SymbolA/RES/61/161
TitleElimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Condemns all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief; condemns any advocacy of religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, whether it involves the use of print, audio-visual and electronic media or any other means; recommends that UN and other actors, in their efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief, ensure the widest possible dissemination of the text of the Declaration in as many different languages as possible by UN information centres and by other interested bodies; decides 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.
Action note2006-12-19
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 81st plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/61/L.25
Committee reportA/61/443/Add.2
Meeting record
A/61/PV.81
Agenda information
A/61/251 67b Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
A/61/251 67b[3] RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
A/61/251 67b[3] RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
Date[New York] : UN, 21 Feb. 2007
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6 p.
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Issued in GAOR, 61st sess., Suppl. no. 49.