Number | Date added | Template | Cycle | Session | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Action Category | Response | Issues |
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38.212.2 | May 1, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Review the 2016 law on belief and religion and bring it into conformity with international human rights standards and freedom of religion or belief standards | 3 - Considering action | Noted |
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38.212.1 | May 1, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Review the law on religion and belief to enable religious groups to practice freely | 3 - Considering action | Noted |
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38.277 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Protect religious and ethnic minorities, and refrain from imposing legal restrictions on them | 4 - General action | Supported |
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38.210 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Safeguard freedom of religion and belief for all in Viet Nam | 4 - General action | Supported |
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38.206 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Take the necessary measures to eliminate administrative barriers in order to guarantee the exercise of freedom of worship | 4 - General action | Supported |
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38.205 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Ensure consistent implementation of the law on belief and religion, particularly at the local level, including with respect to registration of Protestant groups and other groups in Northwest Highlands provinces, remove undue restrictions on access to religious materials and clergy for those imprisoned and cease any harassment of independent groups on account of their religion | 4 - General action | Noted |
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38.199 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Enhance efforts to guarantee freedom of religion or belief, also by further reducing administrative obstacles to peaceful religious activities and by combating violence and discrimination on religious grounds | 4 - General action | Supported |
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38.193 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Ensure full implementation of its international human rights obligations regarding freedom of religion and belief by reviewing the law on belief and religion to bring it into line with article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights | 4 - General action | Noted |
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38.191 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Release all human rights defenders as well as political and religious activists detained for the peaceful expression of their political opinions or religious beliefs | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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38.182 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Continue with measures aimed at fully implementing the recent law on freedom of religion or belief in order to guarantee its effectiveness | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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38.178 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Continue its efforts to implement policies on promoting harmony among religions | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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38.174 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Consider revising national legislation, including the law on belief and religion and the media laws, in order to harmonize it with international standards regarding the right to freedom of expression and of religion | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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38.173 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Fully implement the recently enacted law on freedom of religion or belief | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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38.170 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Take measures to combat violence and harassment motivated by religious belief, ethnic discrimination and inequality | 4 - General action | Supported |
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38.169 | Mar 3, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 32 - January 2019 | Take steps to preserve and promote vibrant and diverse religions and beliefs in Viet Nam | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Respect the rights of ethnic and religious minorities and take the necessary measures to prevent and halt persecution, forced eviction and confiscation of their property | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Ensure without delay effective protection of the rights of ethnic and religious minorities | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Create conditions favourable to the realization of freedom of expression, both online and offline, freedom of association, and freedom of religion and belief | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Take measures to ensure the effective protection of the right to freedom of expression and information, as well as the independence of the media, and release all human rights defenders, journalists, and religious and political dissidents detained for the peaceful expression of their opinion | 4 - General action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Ensure that Viet Nam complies with its international obligations regarding freedom of expression, religion and assembly | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Reduce administrative obstacles and registration requirements applicable to peaceful religious activities by registered and non-registered religious groups in order to guarantee freedom of religion or belief | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Adopt further measures aimed at better guaranteeing freedom of religion, particularly by eliminating bureaucratic and administrative obstacles, which hinder the activities carried out by religious communities and groups | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Encourage Viet Nam to continue to improve conditions of worship for all, enhance exchange of laws, and disseminate values of tolerance and peace with a view to developing principles of interfaith dialogue | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Continue its policies and programmes to promote religious tolerance and harmony in society | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 18 - January 2014 | Adjust the regulatory and legal framework to comply with international human rights standards in order to guarantee freedom of religion | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 5 - May 2009 | Consider the possibility of inviting the Special Rapporteurs on freedom of expression and freedom of religion to visit the country. | 3 - Considering action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 5 - May 2009 | Recognize the United Buddhist Church of Vietnam and allow it to function independently of the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha as well as allow multiple branches of the Hao Hao and Cao Dai faiths. | 4 - General action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 5 - May 2009 | In accordance with article 70 of the Constitution, speed the process for the local registration of churches and religious organizations as mandated under the framework on religion and allow for an equitable resolution of property disputes as required under the Constitution and the Prime Minister's decree on religious property. | 4 - General action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 5 - May 2009 | Demonstrate its commitment to articles 50 and 69 of the Constitution, articles 19, 21, and 22 of ICCPR and article 20 of the Universal Declaration by allowing individuals to speak out on the political system and by releasing all prisoners of conscience, such as Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan, and abolish vague national security provisions such as articles 84, 88, and 258 used to convict those who voice dissent against the Government or its policies | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) | 5 - May 2009 | Issue a standing invitation to all special procedures and, in particular, that it seeks visits by the Special Rapporteurs on freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, torture and violence against women. | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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