Introduction to freedom of religion or belief
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This set of videos will give an introduction to the area of freedom of religion or belief. It offers a brief explanation of the different aspects of it and the situation of freedom of religion and belief in different parts of the world.
An introduction to freedom of religion or belief
This is a video introducing what the human right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief involves including the seven core dimensions. It will also give you an introduction to who or what is protected by freedom of religion or belief.
The right to have or change your religion or belief
In this video, you will get more information about the first core dimension. It answers the question of whether governments, religious leaders or family members are allowed to limit an individual's right to have, change or leave a religion or belief.
The right to manifest (practice) religion or belief
This video focuses on the second core dimension. It is about which ways of expressing or practising a religion or belief are protected by human rights and which are not.
Protection from coercion
In this video you will explore the third core dimension. The video is about the government’s duty not to coerce in matters of religion or belief and to protect you from coercion in society.
Protection from discrimination
In this video, you will get more information about the fourth core dimension. This video will inform you about the rigth to protection from discrimination on the basis of religion or belief.
Rights for parents and children
This video is about the fifth core dimension. It explores the rights that parents and children have and the balance between those rights.
Conscientious objection
In this video, you will get more information about the sixth dimension. It explains the right to refuse to do something that you would normally be expected to do, because to do so conflicts with your deepest beliefs.
Limitations to freedom of religion or belief
This last video, is about the seventh dimension. In the video, you will get information about how we know when limitations are justified and permissible and when they are not.
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