This report documents the text of the 73 national anti-conversion laws on the books around the world. In total, 46 countries have at least one national anti-conversion law in force.  Four types of national anti-conversion laws are documented: anti-proselytism laws, interfaith marriage laws, apostasy laws, and identity documentation laws. The report explains how each type violates international human rights law by restricting an individual’s freedom to leave or change their religion. The report also provides a global and regional analysis of national anti-conversion laws that highlights similarities among them.

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