The applicable law distinguishes between a registered religious community and a registered religious association.

This task should be shared with the country rapporteur.

36. The Deputy Prime Minister and President of the State Commission for Relations with Religious Communities have emphasized that Croatia fully supports religious freedoms and protects religious sites and property.

Religious reasons some communities practise female genital mutilation excision in the mistaken belief that the practice is a religious prescript

On the one hand there are the religious communities, which operate on two levels between communities and within communities.

The international community must recognize the importance of engaging communities in the promotion of religious and cultural understanding and of eliminating all forms of religious intolerance.

In this regard, she notes that certain religious communities in certain regions are in a better position than others to channel their information to Geneva.

(a) Violations of the principle of non discrimination in the matters of religion and belief policies, legislation and regulations, practices and acts that discriminate against the religion and beliefs of certain communities, especially when such communities are minorities or are not part of the official religion or recognized religions and beliefs, and discrimination against women based on interpretations of religion and on traditions that claim to be based on religion and belief

63. In Sorbian communities of both denominations there are Sorbian priests.

61. The Buddhist and Hindu communities would like their religious days to be officially recognized, particularly to enable their members to abide by their beliefs in the workplace.

In this connection, religious holidays are often an opportunity to invite the leaders of other communities and get to know them, their cultures and their religions, as well as to promote dialogue.

Seriously concerned also at the misuse of registration procedures as a means to limit the right to freedom of religion or belief of members of certain religious communities and at the limitations placed on religious publications,

Seriously concerned also at the misuse of registration procedures as a means to limit the right to freedom of religion or belief of members of certain religious communities, and at the limitations placed on religious publications,

(b) Violations of the principle of tolerance in matters of religion and belief policies, practices and acts of religious intolerance on the part of the State and society, particularly communities, political, religious and other non State groups most clearly seen in the problem of religious extremism (between faiths and within branches of the same faith)

(d) Engaging in education, social and spiritual ministries.

In the present case, the Committee notes that the State party's law distinguishes between religious communities and religious associations, and that the possibility of conducting certain activities is restricted to the latter.

Promoting tolerance among the diverse communities and religions and emphasizing moderation and the true peaceful teaching of Islam.

46. Civilian and religious representatives of the Jewish community stated that they were able to carry out their religious activities freely, particularly with regard to religious services and traditions and the management of the business of religious institutions.

It provides a similar programme to local communities in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, as well as with community based and religious organizations.

The Committee also recommended an information campaign for religious communities on the relevant building permit legislation, using the languages of the communities concerned.

Several interviews with authorities, NGOs and the religious representatives of these communities revealed that there are no problem situations, either on the religious level or in society in general.

(f) To uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief, including the ability to maintain communications with individuals and communities in matters of religion and belief at the national and international levels

The Muslim community has 23 religious schools (Madrassa) for 8,000 students.

These representatives and their followers then mobilize against communities of different faiths.

13. Also emphasizes that equating any religion with terrorism should be avoided, as this may have adverse consequences on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief of all members of the religious communities concerned

12. Also emphasizes that equating any religion with terrorism should be avoided, as this may have adverse consequences on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief of all members of the religious communities concerned

Also emphasizes that equating any religion with terrorism should be avoided, as this may have adverse consequences on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of religion or belief of all members of the religious communities concerned

36. Muslim religious and civilian representatives said how privileged their community was in terms of religion compared to Muslim minorities in other countries and Muslims in Arab countries.

One element is to treat emigrant communities justly and their religions and cultures must be respected.

It was also important to engage religious and community leaders as advocates in this process of change.

Noting that a formal or legal distinction at the national level between different kinds of religions or faith based communities may, in some cases, constitute discrimination and may impinge on the enjoyment of the freedom of religion or belief,

(f) To uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief, including the ability to maintain communications with individuals and communities in matters of religion and belief at the national and international levels

Within this dominant religion, Anglicans and Catholics are the largest religious communities.

(b) State policies against minorities in matters of religion and belief, especially against non recognized communities such as sects or new religious movements, are on the rise

This reservation stems from Israel's constitutional system and respect for religious pluralism, as well as its granting autonomy to religious communities in matters of personal status.

The possibility of benefiting from these exceptions explains why the main religious communities are opposed to a specific reference to the prohibition of religious discrimination in the laws of New South Wales.

Community education

2.2 On 10 May 2001, the authors filed an application with the Committee on Religions and Nationalities ( the C.R.N. ), seeking the registration of the seven Krishna communities in Belarus as a religious association.

Expresses concern at the persistence of institutionalized social intolerance and discrimination practised in the name of religion or belief against many communities

The distinctive characteristics of a community could include unique cultural, social or religious affiliations and the fact of constituting a majority within the territory.

Noting that a formal or legal distinction at the national level between different kinds of religions or faith based communities may, in some cases, constitute discrimination and may impinge on the enjoyment of the freedom of religion or belief,

66. In Romania, the issue of restitution of religious property confiscated under the former regime has reportedly led to conflicts between religious communities and, in particular, between the Orthodox and Greek Catholic Churches.

48. In Eritrea, the authorities allegedly plan to implement a declaration which would impose drastic restrictions on religious communities by prohibiting them from engaging in any activities other than religious services.

The seven existing Krishna communities in Belarus have an autonomous status and are not subject to religious control.

In conjunction with civic and religious organizations, they carry out community based reconciliation activities at the grass roots level.