The UN NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, in collaboration with Burma Task Force USA, will hold a panel event on February 22 focused on the state of freedom of religion or belief in Burma.
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Planning Meeting: NGO Committee Activities in 2016
The NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief will host its final meeting of the year Tuesday, December 8, 2015. The meeting will focus on coordinating ideas from member groups of the Committee for activities in 2016. This meeting will take place … Continue reading
Civil Society Briefing on the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly
The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly is an important body tasked with handling a range of social, humanitarian, and human rights issues. Its work includes the examination of reports on the special procedures of the UN Human Rights Council, and the consideration of country-specific … Continue reading
Events with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
The NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief is excited to announce it will co-sponsor three events featuring the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Heiner Bielefeldt, during his final official visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Please see … Continue reading
Special Meeting: Multinational Efforts to Promote Freedom of Religion or Belief, Featuring Dr. Irfan Abubakar
This September 17-19, 2015, the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPP-FoRB) and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation will convene a first-of-its-kind joint meeting with parliamentarians, diplomats, UN officials, and civil society representatives to discuss ways to … Continue reading