Jubilee Campaign

HRC49 Side-event: Free to convert, practice and profess

14 March 2022
1:00pm CET
This side-event is convened to raise the voices of those affected by laws and practices that punish individuals for leaving or adopting another religion and restrict their freedom of association.
It will address how policy makers can work to turn the tide and encourage more states to repeal the blasphemy laws, apostasy laws, and relevant legislations in light of the suffering it causes and the resulting violations of basic human rights.

HRC49: Side-Event Freedom to Convert, Practice and Profess

14 March 2022 1:00pm CET
This side-event is convened to raise the voices of those affected by laws and practices that punish individuals for leaving or adopting another religion and restrict their freedom of association. It will address how policy makers can work to turn the tide and encourage more states to repeal the blasphemy laws, apostasy laws, and relevant legislations in light of the suffering it causes and the resulting violations of basic human rights.