International Archive
Article X. Spiritual and religious freedom
Article X on Spiritual and Religious Freedom is an article from the Proposed American declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. It holds the overall statement of the indigenous people as well as separates for each country part of the … Continue reading
Toledo guiding principles on teaching about religions and beliefs in public schools
The Guiding Principles offer practical guidance for preparing curricula for teaching about religions and beliefs, preferred procedures for assuring fairness in the development of curricula, and standards for how they could be implemented. They highlight procedures and practices concerning the … Continue reading
Learning to live together: An intercultural and interfaith programme for ethics and education
“Learning to Live Together approaches the issue of ethics education from the perspectives of intercultural and interfaith learning, human rights and quality education, where ethics and values are nurtured and where children are given the space to develop their innate … Continue reading
Juridical and Political Framework: the guidelines and orientations of the Commission on Human Rights and the General Assembly
Introductory note by Mr. Abdelfattah Amor, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the question of religious intolerance for “the International Consultative Conference on School Education in relation with Freedom of Religion and Belief, Tolerance and Non-discrimination”, Madrid … Continue reading
White paper on intercultural dialogue, Living Together As Equals in Dignity
The “White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue” presented here, emphatically argues in the name of the governments of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe that our common future depends on our ability to safeguard and develop human rights, … Continue reading
The role of religious education in the pursuit of tolerance and non-discrimination
Study prepared under the guidance of Prof. Abdelfattah Amor, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the question of religious intolerance. It is written on the basis of results from a questionnaire completed by 77 states on the … Continue reading
UNESCO Guidelines on Intercultural Education
“The document reflects UNESCO’s unique role as international standard setter and convenor of diverse cultural and ideological perspectives. It is hoped that it will serve as a valuable practical resource for teachers and learners, curriculum developers, policy makers and community … Continue reading
Plan of Action: World Program for Human Rights Education
“The Plan of Action for the first phase (2005-2007) of the World Programme for Human Rights Education… highlights key actions to be undertaken by ministries of education and other school and civil society actors working in partnership to integrate human … Continue reading
Teaching About Religions in European School Systems
This study was prepared within the framework of the “Religion and Democracy in Europe” Initiative of the Network of European Foundations (NEF). It provides an overview of the diversity of approaches in place in the European Union as far as … Continue reading
Racial discrimination, religious intolerance and education
A study entitled “Racial discrimination, religious intolerance and education”, prepared by Mr. Abdelfattah Amor, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on religious intolerance, in accordance with Commission resolution 1999/78.