E/CN.4/1991/56 page 9 Nicaragua "In conformity with our internal legislation, there is no distinction whatever in Nicaragua." Romania "Nowadays there is virtually no discrimination in Romania between religions, religious sects and religious associations; legislation on the activities of religious denominations is being prepared on the basis of democratic principles. The most eloquent argument for this situation is the fact that the Romanian State, through its government agency, the Secretariat of State for Worship, materially, financially and morally supports the 15 religious denominations that exist in our country. These denominations have opened more than 2,500 new units for worship and religious instruction (churches, places of prayer, monastic establishments, educational institutions, etc.) with a material basis sufficient to meet the needs of believers. This year, the Romanian State has earmarked 50 million lei for the construction of new churches, for all denominations, as well as 4.1 million lei for the restoration of a number of religious establishments. The law on religious denominations, which will be drawn up by the 15 denominations officially recognized in Romania, will provide for full freedom of belief in our country. Further, on the basis of a protocol by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Secretariat of State for Worship, beginning with the school year 1990-1991 lessons in moral and religious education have been introduced into State education. These lessons are optional (they have been organized separately for each religious denomination)." Saint Vincent and the Grenadines "No distinction is made in national legislation or practice between religions, religious sects and religious associations. Persons in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are free to practise whatever religious persuasions they wish." Swaziland The question religion with the Government of Swaziland did not provide a specific answer to the but indicated that there is at present no legislation relating to or religious associations, nor are there any court rulings connected exercise of the freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief. Sweden "The protection of freedom of religion provided by the Constitution entails the prohibition of provisions which are explicitly directed against a particular religious practice or which, although they have a more general wording, obviously aim to counteract a particular religious movement. Distinctions of the type mentioned in the question, therefore, do not occur."