UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 61 st session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB) 3 March 2026 EU statement   Mr President,  The European Union wishes to thank the Special Rapporteur for her report, shining light on the topic of honouring the deceased. This topic equally affects all people around the world. As freedom of religion and belief is central to ensuring dignity to each human being, this is especially true in the context of death