SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
How to apply:
The entire application process consists of two parts: 1. online survey and 2.
application form in Word format. Both parts and all sections of the application form
need to be completed and received by the Secretariat before the expiration of the
deadline.
First part: Online survey (http://ohchr-survey.unog.ch/index.php/891483?lang=en)
is used to collect information for statistical purposes such as personal data (i.e. name,
gender, nationality), contact details, mandate applying for and, if appropriate,
nominating entity.
Second part: Application form in Word can be downloaded from
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/SP/Pages/HRC32.aspx by clicking on the mandate.
It should be fully completed and saved in Word format and then submitted as an
attachment by email. Information provided in this form includes a motivation letter of
maximum 600 words. The application form should be completed in English only. It will
be used as received to prepare the public list of candidates who applied for each
vacancy and will also be posted as received on the OHCHR public website.
Once fully completed (including Section VII), the application form in Word should be
submitted to hrcspecialprocedures@ohchr.org (by email). A maximum of up to three
reference letters (optional) can be attached in Word or pdf format to the email prior to
the expiration of the deadline. No additional documents, such as CVs, resumes, or
supplementary reference letters beyond the first three received will be accepted.
Please note that for Working Group appointments, only citizens of States
belonging to the specific regional group are eligible. Please refer to the list of
United Nations regional groups of Member States at
http://www.un.org/depts/DGACM/RegionalGroups.shtml
 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 APRIL 2016 (12 NOON GMT)
 No incomplete or late applications will be accepted.
 Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at a later stage.
General description of the selection process is available at
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/SP/Pages/Nominations.aspx
In case of technical difficulties, or if encountering problems with accessing or
completing the forms, you may contact the Secretariat by email at
hrcspecialprocedures@ohchr.org or fax at + 41 22 917 9008.
You will receive an acknowledgment email when both parts of the application
process, i.e. the data submitted through the online survey and the Word
application form, have been received by email.
Thank you for your interest in the work of the Human Rights Council.
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
I. PERSONAL DATA
1. Family name: Zhang
6. Year of birth: 1962
2. First name: Chunli
7. Place of birth: Beijing
3. Maiden name (if any): no
8. Nationality (please indicate the
nationality that will appear on the
public list of candidates): China
9. Any other nationality: no
4. Middle name: no
5. Sex:
Male
Female
II. MANDATE - SPECIFIC COMPETENCE / QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE
NOTE: Please describe why the candidate’s competence / qualifications /
knowledge is relevant in relation to the specific mandate:
1. QUALIFICATIONS (200 words)
Relevant educational qualifications or equivalent professional experience in
the field of human rights; good communication skills (i.e. orally and in writing)
in one of the six official languages of the United Nations (i.e. Arabic, Chinese,
English, French, Russian, Spanish.)
I am a Professor, Chinese people's Public Security University. Research on religious
issues has been 20 years.Being appointed university academic leader, Director of the
contemporary religious and social security research center,Director of the teaching and
research section of Sociology of the Institute of Criminology,Director of China
Criminology Research Association;Director of Beijing sociology Research
Association;Members, Social Science Association of Beijing , "social science experts
report group" ;Members, Beijing anti-evilcult science education expert（Lecturer
group）;Members, The academic committee of Fujian Normal University Chinese
Centre for Christian studie.a Bachelor of history,the History Department of Beijing
Teachers College, Master of law Peking Universityl,.Doctor of sociology Renmin
University of China in .The Religious Studies Senior Seminar of United States and
Europe (Chinese People's University). Teaches courses:Religion（Religion and
Society）,Ethnic and religious Issues, Sociology, Criminology,Cult prevention,Social
investigation and research methods,Crime Research Methods.Presided over the
completion of scientific research projects(1999-2016) more than ten items About
religious issues.Chinese is easily in read ,write and read . English second, Can exchange.
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
2. RELEVANT EXPERTISE (200 words)
Knowledge of international human rights instruments, norms and principles.
(Please state how this was acquired.)
Knowledge of institutional mandates related to the United Nations or other
international or regional organizations’ work in the area of human rights.
(Please state how this was acquired.)
Proven work experience in the field of human rights. (Please state years of
experience.)
1.I presided over the completion of scientific research projects(1999-2016): National
Social Science Fund Project”An empirical study on the mechanism of China's religious
development and social stability in the age of Globalization” State Foreign Experts
Bureau and International Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of public security long
term project “The development of the world religions and the social stability of China”
and so on.
2.I has to go to the London School of Economics and Political Science New centre for
Religious Studies（inform）, Purdue University Centre for religious and Social Studies,
Baylor University American Institute of Religious Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
and Christian Research Institute to carry out religious academic exchange.
3.I was invited to study D Churchwhether they are a cult at home and abroad in 20112015, I carry out a field research In 10 provinces in china and the United Kingdom, the
United States, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Israel, Hongkong, Taiwan and other places,
Formed a research report submitted to the government, Called on the government to
accurately locate the group, At present, the status of the group has been improved.
3. ESTABLISHED COMPETENCE (200 words)
Nationally, regionally or internationally recognized competence related to
human rights. (Please explain how such competence was acquired.)
My academic achievements have been recognized by the society.
As an expert to participate in the legislative work on governance cult.
Director of the contemporary religious and social security research center.
Director of China Criminology Research Association.
Director of Beijing sociology Research Association.
Members, Social Science Association of Beijing , "social science experts report group".
Members, Beijing anti-evilcult science education expert（Lecturer group）.
Members, The academic committee of Fujian Normal University Chinese Centre for
Christian studie.
4. PUBLICATIONS OR PUBLIC STATEMENTS
Please list significant and relevant published books, articles, journals and
reports that you have written or public statements, or pronouncements that
you have made or events that you may have participated in relation to the
mandate.
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
4.1
Enter three publications in relation to the mandate for which you are
applying in the order of relevance:
1. Title of publication: The Countermeasures of contemporary Chinese evilcult
Journal/Publisher: China University of Political Science and Law press.
Date of publication: 2015
Web link, if available: http://item.jd.com/11864976.html
2. Title of publication: A study on the religious issues during the period of social
transformation in China”,
Journal/Publisher: Renmin University of China press
Date of publication: 2005
Web link, if available:
3. Title of publication: “The culture strategies of governance evilcult”,
Journal/Publisher: Journal of People's Public Security University of china
Date of publication: 2008
Web link, if available: http://www.cnki.net/
If more than three publications, kindly summarize (200 words):
Published more than 30 articles (works) on religious issues and crime.Articles:"The dual
influence of religion on Crime”,.“A study on the problem of evilcult in the period of
social transformation in china”, “The development of the spiritual world to end human
ugly”,“Research on system thinking science and crime “,"Research on crime in the
period of social transformation in China”,“Social control and social order construction”,
“The impact of globalization on Crime”,"The impact of globalization on Crime”and so
on.
4.2
Enter three public statements or pronouncements made or events that
you may have participated in relation to the mandate for which you are
applying in the order of relevance:
1. Platform/occasion/event on which public statement/pronouncement made:
Lecture : " A Sociological Analysis on Chinese Cult", held at the National Libary for the
public
Event organizer: the Beijing Social Science Association
Date on which public statement/pronouncement made: 2004.10
Web link, if available: http://www.doc88.com/p-5156822472820.html
2. Platform/occasion/event on which public statement/pronouncement made:
Media coverage:"Accurate Locating and combating the harmful evil cults "
Event organizer: China Legal Daily
Date on which public statement/pronouncement made: 2014.6
Web link, if available: www.legalweekly.cn/ind
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
3. Platform/occasion/event on which public statement/pronouncement made:
lecture speech:" Religious Conflict and Order Rebuilding in View of Globalization ---- A
case study of D Church". The speech was highly valued by the participants.in
International Symposium
Event organizer: the CASS Institute of Modern History, Chinese Christian research
center jointly organized Fujian Normal University
Date on which public statement/pronouncement made: 2014.11
Web link, if available: http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/1693512712
If more than three, kindly summarize (200 words):
As a member of the Beijing Federation of Social Sciences, I often give speech on
religion and cult for newsreportors or for the Beijing religious academic group. My
audience include religious management officials , the judicial system officials , anti cult
groups, police officials, the clergy, the religious believers and the general public.
http://www.gospeltimes.cn/news
My point of view:On the one hand, I speak about the danger of the evil cults. On the
other hand, I emphasize the importance of accurate combating of those evil cults which
are dangerous to the society. The advantage of accurate combating is that it can clearly
distinguish the religious group from the evil cult organizations, and can focus only on
the persons responsible for the illegal actions. Therefore ensure people's freedom of
religious belief. My opinion is widely recognized, and has already achieved good social
effects.
5. FLEXIBILITY/READINESS AND AVAILABILITY OF TIME (200 words)
to perform effectively the functions of the mandate and to respond to its
requirements, including participating in Human Rights Council sessions in
Geneva and General Assembly sessions in New York, travelling on special
procedures visits, drafting reports and engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
(Indicate whether candidate can dedicate an estimated total of approx. three
months per year to the work of a mandate.)
I will have conditions to completion the work.
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
III. MOTIVATION LETTER (600 word limit)
Along with the quick development of science and technology , religion as part of human
civilization also plays an unique role. The development of the human history and the
reality of religious practice have shown religion's dual characteristics and impacts on
sociey:On one hand, religion is conducive to the harmony and development of human
society. Religious ethics and its high level of self-consciousness are effective to deter
crime motivation and actions. The religious reasoning system and its believes, doctrine
and its sense of belonging to a certain community or the understanding of the meaning
of life have resoved different psychologyical crises. The education function of religion
helps to improve the cognitive level. Some of the religious practices are helpful to
people's mental and physical health.
On the other hand, however, under certain conditions, religion can damage social
safety . Some of the religious cultural elements can be used by religious extremism.
Religion and politics are closely related ,it can become a political tool and form social
tension . Religion and nationality are closely linked, under certain conditions,religion
may act as the tool of ethnic separatism. Facing the complexity of the religious reality,
people may easily form different attitudes toward religion. About the same religion,
some people may considers it as a cult, the others may just accept it as a certain
religious sect. It has become a key and difficult problem for protecting the social order ,
while at the same time keeping the religious freedom. How to seek the balance of both
needs joint exploration.
China has five thousand years of civilization. As a super stable multi-ethnic country in
history, it has rich experience for religious freedom and social order construction. Since
1949, atheism has been the main culture of the P.R.China. For just a few decades , the
society has gone through the progress from religious destroy to the restoration of
religious freedom. And from the first chaoes of religious practices to the process of
gradual order, we have paid a huge price. The lessones we learn during this period can
be valuable reference for the whole world.
In the process of academic exchange with foreign religious experts andfield research
about religious issues in the United States, Britain, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Israel,
Hongkong, Taiwan and other places , I have deeply felt the the necessity of
communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds. Communication is the
foundation of mutual trust for people of different cultures. Acting as a media of cutural
exchange, I wish to tell the story of China in the world platform. For I'm the witnesses
and researchers of the development of Chinese religion. I hope I would be able to
share the successful experience of the construction of religious freedom and order in
our country , make contributions to world peace and development with my knowledge
and professional skills .
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
IV. LANGUAGES (READ / WRITTEN / SPOKEN)
Please indicate all language skills below.
1. Mother tongue: chinese
2. Knowledge of the official languages of the United Nations:
Arabic: Yes or no: no
If yes,
Read: Easily or Not easily:
Write: Easily or Not easily:
Speak: Easily or Not easily:
Chinese: Yes or no: yes
If yes,
Read: Easily or not easily: Easily
Write: Easily or not easily: Easily
Speak: Easily or not easily: Easily
English: Yes or no: yes
If yes,
Read: Easily or not easily: Easily
Write: Easily or not easily: Easily
Speak: Easily or not easily: Easily
French: Yes or no: no
If yes,
Read: Easily or not easily:
Write: Easily or not easily:
Speak: Easily or not easily:
Russian: Yes or no: no
If yes,
Read: Easily or not easily:
Write: Easily or not easily:
Speak: Easily or not easily:
Spanish: Yes or no: no
If yes,
Read: Easily or not easily:
Write: Easily or not easily:
Speak: Easily or not easily:
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
V. EDUCATIONAL RECORD
NOTE: Please list the candidate’s academic qualifications (university level and
higher).
Name of degree and name of academic
institution:
Bachelor of history
Master of law
Doctor of sociology
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Years of
attendance
(provide a
range from-to,
for example
1999-2003):
Place and
country:
1980-1984
the History
Department of
Beijing Teachers
College
1993-1996
Peking University
2000-2006
Renmin
University of
China
SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
VI. EMPLOYMENT RECORD
NOTE: Please briefly list ALL RELEVANT professional positions held, beginning
with the most recent one.
Name of employer,
functional title,
main functions of position:
Years of work
(provide a
range from-to,
for example
1999-2005):
Place and
country:
Being appointed university academic leaders
2014-
Chinese
people's Public
Security
University
Director of the contemporary religious and social
security research center
2012-
Chinese
people's Public
Security
University
Professor
2012
Chinese
people's Public
Security
University
Director of the teaching and research section of
Sociology of the Institute of Criminology
2005
Chinese
people's Public
Security
University
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SECOND PART: APPLICATION FORM IN WORD
Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief [HRC res. 22/20]
Appointments of mandate holders to be made at the 32nd session
of the Human Rights Council (13 June – 1 July 2016)
VII. COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY PROVISIONS
(of Human Rights Council resolution 5/1)
To be completed by the candidate or by the nominating entity on his/her behalf.
1. To your knowledge, does the candidate have any official, professional,
personal, or financial relationships that might cause him/her to limit the
extent of their inquiries, to limit disclosure, or to weaken or slant findings in
any way? If yes, please explain.
No
2. Are there any factors that could either directly or indirectly influence,
pressure, threaten, or otherwise affect the candidate’s ability to act
independently in discharging his/her mandate? If yes, please explain:
No
3. Is there any reason, currently or in that past, that could call into question
the candidate’s moral authority and credibility or does the candidate hold any
views or opinions that could prejudice the manner in which she/he discharges
his mandate? If yes, please explain:
No
4. Does the candidate comply with the provisions in paragraph 44 and 46 of
the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1?
Para. 44: The principle of non-accumulation of human rights functions at
a time shall be respected.
Para. 46: Individuals holding decision-making positions in Government
or in any other organization or entity which may give rise to a conflict of
interest with the responsibilities inherent to the mandate shall be
excluded. Mandate holders will act in their personal capacity.
yes
5. Should the candidate be appointed as a mandate holder, he/she will have to
take measures to comply with paragraphs 44 and 46 of the annex to Council
resolution 5/1. In the event that the current occupation or activity, even if
unpaid, of the candidate may give rise to a conflict of interest (e.g. if a
candidate holds a decision-making position in Government) and/or there is an
accumulation of human rights functions (e.g. as a member of another human
rights mechanism at the international, regional or national level), necessary
measures could include relinquishing positions, occupations or activities. If
applicable, please indicate the measures the candidate will take.
Have the time to do the work
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