The Institute for Protection of Women's Rights (IPWR)
Thank you, Madame President. The Institute for Protection of Women’s Rights expresses its concern
regarding the systematic discrimination and violation of the right of religious minorities including
muslim in some European countries. Today muslim identity have been dominated by a process of
othering which has increased hate speech against them. According to the international human rights
rules religious minority have the right to fully and equally enjoy civil right and freedom in cultural social
economic and public life. However, evidence indicate that muslim community face human rights
violations that are contrary to human rights norms. This discrimination have led to restriction of muslim
women in access to health care, education, and employment. Madame President, IPWR calls on
member states to emphasize policies based on non-discrimination, and full equality to achieve a
justice for all regardless of religion, nationality or race. We urge them to take practical measure to
promote a culture of tolerance and built a peaceful society. Thank you.