Summary
The present report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 31/26 which requests the High Commissioner to prepare and submit to the Human Rights Council, at its thirty-fourth session a comprehensive follow-up report with elaborated conclusions based upon information provided by States on the efforts and measures taken for the implementation of the action plan outlined in paragraphs 7 and 8 of Human Rights Council resolution 31/26 (hereinafter the Action Plan), and views on potential follow-up measures for further improvement of the implementation of that plan.”
I. Introduction
This report is submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 31/26 entitled “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief” which "[r]equests the High Commissioner to prepare and submit to the Human Rights Council, at its thirty-fourth session a comprehensive follow-up report with elaborated conclusions based upon information provided by States on the efforts and measures taken for the implementation of the Action Plan and views on potential follow-up measures for further improvement of the implementation of that plan.”1
On 15 March 2016, OHCHR sent a note verbale seeking inputs in light with the above mentioned resolution. 17 contributions were received. Sections II and III of this report summarizes the inputs which are posted on the OHCHR website. Section IV provides some observations and views on follow-up measures for further improvement of the implementation of the Action Plan.