Participation of the GNCHR in a consultation of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Freedom of Religion or Belief Programme

The GNCHR participated on July 22, 2024 in the consultation organized by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and specifically the Freedom of Religion or Belief Programme on a new policy document addressing gender equality, violence against women and freedom of religion or belief, as part of the CHANGE project.

The consultation included the relationship between freedom of religion or belief and gender equality, the role of religious leaders in advocating for an end to violence against women, and issues of gender-based violence and the protection of women and girls. There were also other National Human Rights Institutions participated in the consultation and the fruitful dialogue.

The GNCHR was represented at the consultation by Dr. Katerina Charokopou and Dr. Christos Tsevas, Legal Officers of the GNCHR.