undertaken to deal with them, including those related to church construction, expansion and renovation, religious conversion, and incitement to religious hatred. These measures cover concerns of Christians, Baha'is and Shiites. Prospects for the future include: 1— Issues related to religious freedoms in Egypt continue to be at the core of the country's rich societal debate, involving State officials, religious leaders, legal experts, interested parties and civil society, among others. 2 — In addition to legislative and policy measures, initiatives aimed at promoting tolerance, such as the establishment by Al-Azhar of the "Family Home", as a forum bringing together religious leaders and prominent figures from all religious communities to discuss issues of common concern, have started to bear fruit. More is expected. 3 — Ultimately, the successful completion of Egypt's current political roadmap, where political parties and forces have made an unequivocal commitment to upholding religious freedoms for all, constitutes the best guarantee for the full