A/HRC/RES/16/13
religions and beliefs and of the history, traditions, languages and cultures of the various
religious minorities existing within their jurisdiction;
(l)
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;
10.
Stresses the importance of a continued and strengthened dialogue in all its
forms, including among and within religions or beliefs, and with broader participation,
including of women, to promote greater tolerance, respect and mutual understanding, and
takes note of different initiatives in this regard, including the Alliance of Civilizations and
the programmes led by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization;
11.
Welcomes and encourages the continuing efforts of all actors in society,
including non-governmental organizations and bodies and groups based on religion or
belief, to promote the implementation of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of
Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, and also encourages their
work in promoting freedom of religion or belief and in highlighting cases of religious
intolerance, discrimination and persecution;
12.
Calls upon States to make use of the potential of education for the eradication
of prejudices and stereotypes against members of other religions or beliefs;
13.
Welcomes the work of the Special Rapporteur, takes notes with interest of his
report on freedom of religion or belief and school education,1 and requests him to submit a
report annually to the Human Rights Council in accordance with its annual programme of
work;
14.
Decides to remain seized of this question under the same agenda item and to
continue consideration of measures to implement the Declaration on the Elimination of All
Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief.
46th meeting
24 March 2011
[Adopted without a vote.]
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