Religious Freedom in Focus at UNHRC: South Asian Activists Raise Concerns Over Intolerance

Mar 07, 2026

On the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 61st session in Geneva, human rights defenders from across South Asia gathered to discuss growing concerns over religious intolerance in the region. The discussion, titled “Religious Freedom in South Asia,” was organised by Shivi Development Society along with the International Peace and Cooperation Center.