Reports of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

The broad range of violations of freedom of religion or belief, their root causes and variables published August 2016

Two closely interrelated rights: freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression published December 2015

The rights of the child and his or her parents in the area of freedom of religion or belief published August 2015

Preventing violence committed in the name of religion published December 2014

Tackling religious intolerance and discrimination in the workplace published August 2014

Tackling manifestations of collective religious hatred published December 2013

Freedom of religion or belief and equality between men and women published August 2013

Freedom of religion or belief of persons belonging to religious minorities published December 2012

Right of conversion published August 2012

Recognition published December 2011

Rapporteur’s Digest on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Excerpts of the Reports from 1986 to 2011 by the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Arranged by Topics of the Framework for Communications
The Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief is an independent expert appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council. The mandate holder has been invited to identify existing and emerging obstacles to the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief and present recommendations on ways and means to overcome such obstacles. This digest is a key resource to understanding the issues brought to the attention of the UN over 25 years.

For more links to important documents on these topics, go to Article 18 and click on Further Reading