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Recalling also article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant human rights
provisions,
Considering that religion or belief, for those who profess either, is one of the fundamental
elements in their conception of life and that freedom of religion or belief should be fully
respected and guaranteed,
Considering also that the disregard for and infringement of human rights and fundamental
freedoms, in particular the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief, continue to
bring, directly or indirectly, wars and great suffering to humankind,
1.
Decides to continue substantive consideration of this matter at its sixth session;
2.
Requests the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief to report on this
issue to the Human Rights Council at its sixth session.
31st meeting
30 March 2007
[Adopted without a vote. See chap. III.]
B. Decisions
4/101. Dates of the fifth session of the Human Rights Council
At its 5th meeting, on 14 March 2007, the Human Rights Council, recalling
General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006, in particular its provisions relating to the
institution-building process of the Council, decided, without a vote, to convene its fifth session
from 11 to 18 June 2007, in order to consider in particular the institution-building process of the
Council and to request the Secretary-General to provide the necessary support for the holding of
the fifth session of the Human Rights Council.
[See chap. II.]
4/102. Transitional justice
At its 21st meeting, on 23 March 2007, the Human Rights Council decided, without a vote,
to commend the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for its
efforts in developing the issue of transitional justice and human rights, inter alia by expanding
the presence of the Office in peacebuilding operations, and to encourage the Office to continue
to strengthen its important practical and analytical work regarding this complex issue.
[See chap. III.]
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