Religion, secular beliefs and human rights : 25 years after the 1981 declaration /

Intended for law schools, human rights scholars and activists, and international organizations, this book discusses the legal meaning of religion and belief, the UN work in this respect, religious minorities, the issues of proselytism, religion and terrorism, the use of religious symbols, internatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lerner, Natan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2006.
Series:Studies in religion, secular beliefs, and human rights ; v. 2.
Subjects:
Human rights > Religious aspects.
Religion and international relations.
Freedom of religion (International law)
Droits de l'homme (Droit international) > Aspect religieux.
Religion et relations internationales.
Liberté religieuse (Droit international)
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Civil Rights.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Human Rights.
Human rights > Religious aspects
Religion and international relations
Godsdienst.
Mensenrechten.
Verenigde Naties.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The legal meaning of religion and belief
  • 3. Religious human rights under the United Nations
  • 4. The 1992 UN Declaration on Minorities
  • 5. Regional protection and special arrangements
  • 6. Protecting religious groups and communities
  • 7. Proselytism and change of religion
  • 8. Religion and terrorism
  • 9. A secular view of human rights
  • 10. Religious symbols : how wide the margin of appreciation? : the Turkish headscarf case, the Strasbourg Court, and secularist tolerance
  • 11. State and religious communities : the case of Israel
  • 12. Bilateral arrangements : the Holy See and Israel.

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