A/80/205
Interim report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of
religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea
Freedom of religion or belief of people on the move
Summary
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
emphasizes the imperative of guaranteeing freedom of religion or belief for people
“on the move”. The robust protection of that freedom under international law makes
it abundantly clear that such protection applies to all persons on an equal basis,
regardless of citizenship status and regardless of whether persons are documented or
undocumented, obliged to reside in refugee or internally displaced person camps, are
awaiting resettlement or are migrant workers or members of their families. In the
report, the Special Rapporteur recalls that States must not only respect, but also ensure
the fulfilment of their positive obligations towards ensuring enjoyment of freedom of
religion or belief for every person and every community, including those on the move.
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