Human Rights Committee general comment 22 Para. 4: “The concept of worship extends to […] the display of symbols”. Para. 4: “The observance and practice of religion or belief may include not only ceremonial acts but also such customs as […] the wearing of distinctive clothing or head coverings […].” Observance of holidays and days of rest 1981 Declaration of the General Assembly Art. 6 (h): The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief includes the freedom, “To observe days of rest and to celebrate holidays and ceremonies in accordance with the precepts of one’s religion or belief;”. Human Rights Committee general comment 22 Para. 4: “The concept of worship extends to […] the observance of holidays and days of rest.” Appointing clergy General Assembly Declaration 36/55 1981 Art. 6 (g): The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief includes the freedom, “To train, appoint, elect or designate by succession appropriate leaders […]”. Human Rights Committee general comment 22 Para. 4: “In addition, the practice and teaching of religion or belief includes acts integral to the conduct by religious groups of their basic affairs, such as the freedom to choose their religious leaders, priests and teachers […].” Teaching and disseminating materials (including missionary activity) 1981 Declaration of the General Assembly Art. 6 (d): The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief includes the freedom, “To write, issue and disseminate relevant publications in these areas;”. Art. 6 (e): The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief includes the freedom, “To teach a religion or belief in places suitable for these purposes.” Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/40 Human Rights Committee general comment 22 Para. 4: “In addition, the practice and teaching of religion or belief includes acts integral to the conduct by religious groups of their basic affairs, […] the freedom to establish seminaries or religious schools and the freedom to prepare and distribute religious texts or publications.” E/CN.4/2006/5 page 27 4.d: The Commission on Human Rights urges States, “To ensure, in particular, […] the right of all persons to write, issue and disseminate relevant publications in these areas, taking into account the limitations contained in article 29 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;”.

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