Italy at the UN: protect religious freedom to reduce the risk of extremism

(ANSA) - GINEVRA, 04 MAR - The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations today reiterated in Geneva its commitment to "promoting religious freedom globally." Speaking at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, Italy denounced the continuing episodes of violence affecting religious minorities around the world, according to a statement from the Mission. "The greater the protection of freedom of religion and belief, the lower the risk of violent extremism and discrimination, and ...

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