Guidelines Archive
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
Wandsworth Local Strategic Partnership Multi-Faith Sub-group Annual Report 2007
This Sub-Group has a representative from each of the main faiths in the borough. This group comes together to discuss issues in the religious community and discuss areas of common interest.
Requirements for Elective Courses on the Bible’s Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and New Testament and Their Impact on the History and Literature of Western Civilization
This document outlines the requirements for classes that teach about the Old Testament, New Testament, and the impact of them on the history and literature of Western civilization.
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
Handbook: Beyond Difference: Towards Tolerance and Dialogue between Christianity and Islam in Bulgaria.
“Developed in the framework of the “Tolerance and Understanding: Our Muslim Neighbors in Europe” project the handbook “Beyond Difference. Towards Tolerance and Dialogue between Christianity and Islam in Bulgaria” is the final product of the project implementation inThe handbook is … 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.