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Quote: Mr. Abdellefatah Amor, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, from his 1999 report to the U.N. Commission on Human Rights (E/CN.4/1999/58): "Discrimination and intolerance against women, supposedly prescribed by religion or tradition, must be resolutely condemned. To that end, the Special Rapporteur reiterates his recommendation that a seminar should be held on the status of women from the standpoint of religion, traditions and human rights, so as not only to identify manifestations of discrimination and intolerance, but also to formulate practical recommendations and a plan of action for eradicating such practices."

Three years later, in 2002, the Special Rapporteur published a comprehensive report that is a nexus between women's rights and freedom of religion or belief. The Study on Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Status of Women From the Viewpoint of Religion and Traditions (E/CN.4/2002/73/add.2) is a major, universal approach to intolerance and discrimination against women based on religion and traditions. Published in French, it was translated into English by Dr. John Taylor, Secretary of the UN CONGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Geneva.

The Women's United Nations Report Network & Program (WUNRN), in cooperation with The Tandem Project, established a coalition in 2003 to build on the Juridical and Factual Aspects of this important study through exchange of information. The WUNRN website publishes an Anthology of organizations addressing issues relating to each of the Juridical and Factual Aspects, WUNRN Research articles and WURN News on general information supporting the dignity and fundamental rights of all women.

The WUNRN website is a worldwide information center and forum. It acts as a catalyst to encourage women's NGO's, other organizations and programs to exchange information on research and practical programs to promote tolerance and end discrimination against women based on religion and traditions. Organizations in the Anthology are listed under Juridical and Factual Aspects. Expansion of the WUNRN Anthology will increasingly benefit organizations and individuals wanting to exchange information on their specific focus issues related to the U.N. Study.

To be listed in the Anthology contact Lois A. Herman Info@WUNRN.com

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