Geneva, March 7 -- Human rights defenders and civil society representatives from across South Asia highlighted concerns over religious intolerance and the protection of minority communities during a discussion titled "Religious Freedom in South Asia," held on the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The event was organised by the Shivi Development Society and IPAC.

Speaking at the event, Narender Kumar, Executive Director of Shivi Development Society, said the session provided a platform for activists from different countries to examine the varied challenges affecting religious freedom in the region. According to him, while some South Asian countries face difficulties in implementing laws mean...