Tag Archives: freedom of religion
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 2001
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 contents of school curricula and manuals in the field of education in religion and conviction.
Its [...]
International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA)
Chartered in 1893, the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) is the oldest association dedicated to freedom of conscience for all people. In 2003, the IRLA was recognized by the United Nations Economic and Social Council and given the status of United Nations Non-Governmental Organization Category II. A primary aspect of our work is to ensure [...]
The law and moral instruction in the classroom: What’s a parent to do?