Elimination of all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2009
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SymbolA/RES/64/164
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
Urges States to step up their efforts to protect and promote freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief, and to this end: (a) To ensure that their constitutional and legislative systems provide adequate and effective guarantees of freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief to all without distinction; (b) To ensure that no one within their jurisdiction is deprived of the right to life, liberty or security of person because of religion or belief and that no one is subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, or arbitrary arrest or detention on that account and to bring to justice all perpetrators of violations of these rights; (c) To end violations of the human rights of women and to devote particular attention to abolishing practices that discriminate against women.
Action note2009-12-18
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 65th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/64/L.39/Rev.1
Committee reportA/64/439/Add.2(PartII)
Meeting record
A/64/PV.65
Agenda information
A/64/251 69b Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
A/64/251 69b[8] RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
A/64/251 69b[8] RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE
Date[New York] : UN, 17 Mar. 2010
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5 p.
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Issued in GAOR, 64th sess., Suppl. no. 49.