POLS 3212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: United Nations Special Rapporteur, International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights, Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
13 Dec 2018
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Un special rapporteur on freedom of religion and belief. Human rights appreciate diversity not only in terms of the results but also concerning the processes (2013, p. 64) Historically, conflict over religion has sparked intense violence both within and among states (from the crusades through wwii through contemporary war on. Freedom of religion is protected in international law: General comment 22 (iccpr) re: freedom of religion. Modern states face challenge of balancing secularism with protection of religious liberty and minority rights. Special rapporteur on freedom of religion monitors these issues worldwide. Public manifestations of religious practice are integral to pluralism but . How do we protect the rights of believers and of avowed atheists (right to believe and not to believe) Freedom of religion can conflict with other rights (right to education, health, gender equality) Create an environment of societal openness and tolerance (2013, p. 51)
