Links Archive
Islam (Instruction) in State Schools: An EU Lifelong Learning Project
This project addresses the teaching and learning challenges and the need for successful integration through education of Muslim migrants in Europe, as well as providing officials, directors and teachers in school an understanding of international norms for freedom of religious … Continue reading
Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief
Report of the Special Rapporteur. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Heiner Bielefeldt, in this report released December 2011, provides an overview of his activities for 2011. He then focuses on the varying meanings of … Continue reading
Guidelines for Educators On Countering Intolerance and Discrimination Against Muslims Released
These Guidelines for Educators on Countering Intolerance and Discrimination Against Muslims: Addressing Islamophobia through Education has been jointly developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the Council of Europe and UNESCO, with input from academic experts, … Continue reading
Religious Education in a Multicultural Society–REMC (08/22/11)
This study explored the transmission of religious beliefs and values through the education system and the family across different EU countries – Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Malta, and Scotland. It contributed to policy development in the educational arena by highlighting the … Continue reading
Living Together: Combining Diversity and Freedom in 21st Century Europe (7/11/11)
This report , by the Group of Eminent Persons appointed by the Council of Europe, looks at the challenges from intolerance and discrimination in Europe. The report assesses the risks and causes and identifies principles, actors, and proposals for action.
JYAN Network Annual Report, 2009-2010 (01/28/11)
Fifty-nine Georgetown students studying in 26 countries on six continents participated in the Junior Year Abroad Network (JYAN) in 2009-10. This report shares reflections on their time spent living and studying around the globe. Participants wrote letters from abroad dealing … Continue reading
Tolerance isn’t Good Enough (12/13/10)
A discussion on the term "tolerance" versus "mutual respect," particularly in the context of non-Abrahamic religions.
Schools Play Key role in meeting Europe
A report on the five-year EU FP6 research project INCLUD-ED (Strategies for Inclusion and Social Cohesion in Europe from Education) thatidentifies ways that schools can contribute to social inclusion, particularly for women, young people, migrants, cultural groups, and people with … Continue reading
Beyond Borders: Diversity and Transnational Links in Afghan Religious Education (10/14/10)
This study, by PRIO Norway, looks at the links between Afghan madrasasas and their links to religious schools in Pakistan.
Teaching Religion, Taming Rebellion? Religious Education Reform in Afghanistan (10/14/10)
This policy brief, based on a longer paper, examines the links between Afghan militancy and Pakistani madrasas, and makes policy recommendations for enhancing oversight and collaboration of Afghanistan's religious schools