The World Evangelical Alliance together with Christian Solidarity Worldwide have made a joint oral statement on religious freedom in Nepal for the 33rd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Agenda Item 4: General debate
Nepal: Religious Freedom and Freedom of Expression restricted

Mr President,

The World Evangelical Alliance together with Christian Solidarity Worldwide would like to draw the Human Rights Council’s attention to legislation that restricts religious freedom and freedom of expression in Nepal.

The Muluki Ain, the constitution of Nepal and a bill currently being reviewed by parliament all restrict it.

Although the government of Nepal at the UPR review last year stated that ‘full’ religious freedom is guaranteed in the new constitution, Section 26(3) of the constitution and other legislation are inconsistent with international human rights law as it limits the freedom of the individual to convert from one faith to another and the freedom to peacefully express and share one’s faith with others.

You can download and read the full statement here.