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Freedom of religion or belief, an international law commentary, Prof. Heiner Bielefeldt, Dr. Nazila Ghanea, Dr. Michael Wiener

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 593-609) and index

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Freedom of religion or belief

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Prof. Heiner Bielefeldt, Dr. Nazila Ghanea, Dr. Michael Wiener

an international law commentary

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