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of religion or belief by encouraging, in society at large, a wider knowledge of different
religions and beliefs and of the history, traditions, languages and cultures of the various
religious minorities existing within their jurisdiction;
(m) To prevent any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on
religion or belief that impairs the recognition, enjoyment or exercise of human rights and
fundamental freedoms on an equal basis, and to detect signs of intolerance that may lead to
discrimination based on religion or belief;
9.
Stresses the importance of a continued and strengthened dialogue in all its
forms, including among individuals of, and within, different religions and beliefs, and with
broader participation, including of women, to promote greater tolerance, respect and mutual
understanding, and takes note with appreciation of different initiatives in this regard,
including the Alliance of Civilizations and the programmes led by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization;
10.
Welcomes and encourages the continuing efforts of all actors in society,
including civil society organizations, religious communities, national human rights
institutions, the media and other actors to promote the implementation of the Declaration on
the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or
Belief, and further encourages their work in promoting freedom of religion or belief and in
highlighting cases of religious intolerance, discrimination and persecution;
11.
Calls upon States to make use of the potential of education for the eradication
of prejudices against and stereotypes of individuals on the basis of their religion or belief;
12.
Welcomes the thematic report presented by the Special Rapporteur on
freedom of religion or belief on the need to tackle manifestations of collective religious
hatred,1 and the recommendations therein;
13.
Also welcomes the work of the Special Rapporteur, and concludes that there
is a need for the continued contribution of the Special Rapporteur to the promotion,
protection and universal implementation of the right to freedom of religion or belief;
14.
Urges all Governments to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur and to
respond favourably to his requests to visit their countries and to provide him with all
necessary information to enable him to fulfil his mandate even more effectively;
15.
Requests the Special Rapporteur to report annually to the Human Rights
Council and to the General Assembly in accordance with their respective programmes of
work;
16.
Decides to remain seized of this question under the same agenda item and to
continue its consideration of measures to implement the Declaration on the Elimination of
All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief.
54th meeting
27 March 2014
[Adopted without a vote.]
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