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The UN Calls For More Decisive Steps Towards Gender Equality By 2030

FoRB The UN Calls For More Decisive Steps Towards Gender Equality By 2030 However, as the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Ahmed Shaheed, recently emphasized in his new report, some of the … […] March 7, 2020

Director at Centre for Human Rights Education opposes religious bill

FoRB Director at Centre for Human Rights Education opposes religious bill “It’s also highly significant that Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, in his most recent report on 2nd […] March 6, 2020

'Tensions among ethnic and religious communities persist' says UN Special Rapporteur

FoRB 'Tensions among ethnic and religious communities persist' says UN Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed, the Special Rapporteur, conducted his country visit to Sri Lanka 15 August to 26 August 2019. In his report, the Rapporteur … […] March 6, 2020

Vatican Blasts United Nations for 'Attack on Freedom of Religion'

FoRB Vatican Blasts United Nations for 'Attack on Freedom of Religion' Rather than defend freedom of religion as his job title would suggest, U.N. official Ahmed Shaheed uses his post to undermine religious liberty, […] March 6, 2020

Sri Lanka Challenges UN Human Rights Council's Impartiality

FoRB Sri Lanka Challenges UN Human Rights Council's Impartiality … on freedom of religion or belief’ tabled at the UNHRC by UN Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed, following his visit to Sri Lanka in […] March 4, 2020

'SHRAMADANA' CAMPAIGN

FoRB 'SHRAMADANA' CAMPAIGN The government in response to a report by UN Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed rejected the… 2020-03-04 19:35:00. Kuwait wants Sri Lankans to … Source: […] March 4, 2020

Sri Lanka rejects UN special rapporteur's report

FoRB Sri Lanka rejects UN special rapporteur's report The government in response to a report by UN Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed rejected the claim he had made citing them as ‘inaccurate’ […] March 4, 2020

SL rejects “inaccurate references” by UN Special Rapporteur on religious freedom

FoRB SL rejects “inaccurate references” by UN Special Rapporteur on religious freedom Ahmed Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, who visited Sri Lanka from 15 to 26 August 2019, has tabled his […] March 3, 2020

Sri Lanka rejects statement of Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief as inaccurate

FoRB Sri Lanka rejects statement of Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief as inaccurate Following is the full statement delivered at the Interactive Dialogue: Madam President,. Sri Lanka takes note of the report of Mr. Ahmed Shaheed, […] March 3, 2020

SL rejects assessments of UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief

FoRB SL rejects assessments of UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief … of the 43rd UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva with Special Rapporteur (SR) Ahmed Shaheed yesterday noted with concern that limited … […] March 3, 2020