Religious expression constitutes an essential part of our human rights, thus the banning of such expression from the public sphere implies a direct violation of our rights. Indeed, this type of prohibition inevitably triggers controversy, as recently observed in Quebec, where the Parti Quebecois (PQ) has introduced their proposed Charter of Quebec Values. If this Charter goes … Continue reading
Journalists for Human Rights in collaboration with Amnesty International presents Faith and Freedom. The areas of focus will include the intersection of religion and human rights in media (specifically: freedom of press), politics (fundamentalism, social movements and uprisings, religious tribunals), and daily practice (religious education, dress, etc.) We also hope to achieve a greater understanding … Continue reading
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