A/HRC/16/53/Add.1 I. Introduction 1. This report gives an account of communications transmitted by the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief between 1 December 2009 and 30 November 2010. It also contains summaries of the replies received from Governments by 2 February 2011 and observations of the Special Rapporteur where considered appropriate. Some of these observations refer to the Special Rapporteur’s framework for communications (see E/CN.4/2006/5, annex and A/HRC/6/5). The various categories are as follows: A. Freedom of religion or belief 1. Freedom to adopt, change or renounce a religion or belief. 2. Freedom from coercion. 3. The right to manifest one’s religion or belief: (a) Freedom to worship; (b) Places of worship; (c) Religious symbols; (d) Observance of holidays and days of rest; (e) Appointing clergy; (f) Teaching and disseminating materials (including missionary activity); (g) The right of parents to ensure the religious and moral education of their children; (h) Registration; (i) Communicate with individuals and communities on religious matters at the national and international level; (j) Establish and maintain charitable institutions/solicit and receive funding; (k) B. and humanitarian Conscientious objection. Discrimination 1. Discrimination on the basis of religion or belief/inter-religious discrimination/tolerance. 2. C. State religion. Vulnerable groups 1. Women. 2. Persons deprived of their liberty. 3. Refugees. 4. Children. 5. Minorities. 6. Migrant workers. 3