27 Feb 2013 – Speakers: Heiner Bielefeldt, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Ibrahim Abubakar Jega, Shulamith Koenig , Faisal Bin Abdulrahman Bin Muaammar, Khalek Awang, Floriane Hohenberg, William Vendley
(Hofburg, Festsaal).
Human Rights Council Resolution 16/18, 2011 on “Combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatisation of, and discrimination, incitement to violence, and violence against persons based on religion or belief”, calls for “strengthened international efforts to foster a global dialogue for the promo- tion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels” through, inter alia, “education and awareness-building”. This session takes into consideration existing guidelines and gives room to share best practices and discuss how to take action, in order to implement these recommendations.
Rapporteur: Heiner Bielefeldt
Moderator: William Vendley