59.160

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 3 (2017 - 2022)
Session
  • 38 - May 2021
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
  • Commonwealth
Recommendation

Intensify measures to enhance the enjoyment of freedom of religion or belief, including by lifting the ban on the wearing of hijab by Muslim women employees in the public services

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
  • Commonwealth
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
Action Category
4 - General action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Freedom of religion and belief
  • Women's rights
Related document
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59.160 Intensify measures to enhance the enjoyment of freedom of religion or belief, including by lifting the ban on the wearing of hijab by Muslim women employees in the public services (Malaysia);