Condemns all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief, as well as violations of freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief; expresses concern over the persistence of institutionalized social intolerance and discrimination practised against many in the name of religion or belief; stresses the need to strengthen dialogue, inter alia, through the Alliance of Civilizations and its High Representative and the focal point within the Secretariat designated by the General Assembly, in its resolution 62/90 of 17 Dec. 2007, to interact with various entities in the UN system and coordinate their contribution to dialogue; emphasizes the importance of a continued and strengthened dialogue among and within religions or beliefs, at all levels and with broader participation, including of women, to promote greater tolerance, respect and mutual understanding; recommends that States, UN and other actors, including non-governmental organizations and bodies and groups based on religion or belief, in their efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief, ensure the widest possible dissemination of the text of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, in as many different languages as possible, and promote its implementation; urges all Governments to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur, to respond favourably to her requests to visit their countries and to provide all necessary information for the effective fulfilment of her mandate; requests the Secretary-General to ensure that the Special Rapporteur receives the resources necessary to fully discharge her mandate.

Adopted without vote, 70th plenary meeting

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Issued in GAOR, 63rd sess., Suppl. no. 49.