Freedom of Religion or Belief: An International Law Commentary

Synopsis

This Commentary On Freedom Of Religion Or Belief Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of The Pressing Issues Of Freedom Of Religion Or Belief From An International Law Perspective. Freedom Of Religion Or Belief. Freedom To Adopt, Change Or Renounce A Religion Or Belief ; Freedom From Coercion ; The Right To Manifest One's Religion Or Belief ; Freedom To Worship ; Places Of Worship ; Religious Symbols ; Observance Of Holidays And Days Of Rest ; Appointing Clergy ; Teaching And Disseminating Materials (including Missionary Activity) ; The Liberty Of Parents To Ensure The Religious And Moral Education Of Their Children ; Registration ; Communicate With Individuals And Communities On Religious Matters At The National And International Level ; Establish And Maintain Charitable And Humanitarian Institutions/solicit And Receive Funding ; Conscientious Objection -- Discrimination. Discrimination On The Basis Of Religion Or Belief/inter-religious Discrimination/tolerance ; State Religion -- Vulnerable Groups. Women ; Persons Deprived Of Their Liberty ; Refugees, Asylum Seekers And Internally Displaced Persons ; Children ; Minorities ; Migrant Workers -- Intersection Of Freedom Of Religion Or Belief With Other Human Rights. Freedom Of Expression Including Questions Related To Religious Conflicts, Religious Intolerance/extremism ; Right To Life, Right To Liberty ; Prohibition On Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment -- Cross-cutting Issues. Derogation ; Limitations ; Legislative Issues ; Defenders Of Freedom Of Religion Or Belief And Non-governmental Organizations. Prof. Heiner Bielefeldt, Dr. Nazila Ghanea, Dr. Michael Wiener. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 593-609) And Index.