September 8, 2014

27th Session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: On the Opening Remarks of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Among the rights listed in the opening statement, the need to protect and defend the right to religious freedom, which is clearly under attack in some parts of the world today. This is a fundamental human right based on the right of freedom of conscience. Experience shows that when this right is respected all other rights are as well.
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