Conflicted in Identity: Freedom of Religion in Malaysia

Wednesday, 7 November 2018
13:00 – 14:00
Room XXVII, Palais des Nations, Geneva

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Ahead of Malaysia's upcoming UPR to be held on November 8, Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (EMPOWER), the Coalition of Malaysian NGOs in the UPR Process (COMANGO), ABA-ROLI, with the support of the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), will hold a side event focused on the situation of freedom of religion in Malaysia including the situation of human rights defenders working on the issue.

The event aims to share the findings of civil society's UPR reports regarding freedom of religion in Malaysia with permanent missions attending the 31st Session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Panelists:

• Ms. Honey Tan Lay Ean - Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (EMPOWER)
• Ms. Majidah binti Hashim - Sisters in Islam (SIS)
• Mr. Ryan Chua Yumin - Pusat KOMAS

Moderator:

• Mr. Rizal Rozhan - Advocacy Officer, Monitoring UPR Recommendations for Malaysia, project by EMPOWER, co-secretariat of The Coalition of Malaysian NGOs in the UPR Process (COMANGO).

Food and beverages will be provided at the event.

Attendance with UNOG pass only!