"Fides et Libertas" 2008-2009. Special Issue on Defamation of Religions
The 3rd Committee of the UN General Assembly has consistently adopted the
Defamation of Religions resolution since 1999 however support is waning. Gone are
the days when countries adopt the resolution without giving it a second thought. If the
numbers are any indication the tide may be going out. In 2005, 101 countries voted
Yes supporting the resolution, 53 voted No, and 20 Abstained. In 2010 the vote was 76
Yes, 64 No, and 42 Abstained. Even year over year there has been significant change.
In 2009 the 3rd Committee voted 81 Yes, 55 No, and 43 Abstained. It is worth paying
attention to this development […]
The 3rd Committee of the UN General Assembly has consistently adopted the
Defamation of Religions resolution since 1999 however support is waning. Gone are
the days when countries adopt the resolution without giving it a second thought. If the
numbers are any indication the tide may be going out. In 2005, 101 countries voted
Yes supporting the resolution, 53 voted No, and 20 Abstained. In 2010 the vote was 76
Yes, 64 No, and 42 Abstained. Even year over year there has been significant change.
In 2009 the 3rd Committee voted 81 Yes, 55 No, and 43 Abstained. It is worth paying
attention to this development […]