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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Adequate and effective guarantees of freedom of thought, conscience, religion and
belief for all without distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Deprivation of the right to life, liberty or security of person because of religion or belief
and cases of torture and arbitrary arrest or detention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C.
Women and freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D.
Non-discrimination, inter alia in access to education, medical care, employment,
humanitarian assistance or social benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E.
Registration practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F.
Official documents and information on religious affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Right to worship, assemble or teach in connection with a religion or belief . . . . . . . . . . .
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Religious places, sites, shrines and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Religious, charitable or humanitarian institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Awareness-raising, education or training for public officials and civil servants . . . . . . . .
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Combating hatred, discrimination, intolerance and acts of violence, intimidation,
coercion and incitement to hostility and violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Promotion of understanding, tolerance, non-discrimination and respect in the society at
large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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M. Signs of intolerance that may lead to discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Activities of the mandate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A.
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B.
Country visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conclusions and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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