ISBN:
9789004152090
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xix, 228 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Brill Nijhoff E-Books Collections : Human Rights and Humanitarian Law ; International Law 2006-2008 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Studies in religion, secular beliefs, and human rights 2
Series Statement:
Studies in religion, secular beliefs and human rights
Parallel Title:
Papierausg. u.d.T. Lerner, Natan: Religion, secular beliefs and human rights
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Lerner, Nātān, 1925 - Religion, secular beliefs and human rights
Keywords:
Freedom of religion (International law)
;
Human rights Religious aspects
;
Religion and international affairs
;
Vereinte Nationen
;
Vereinte Nationen Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 Dezember 10
;
Geschichte 1981-2006
Abstract:
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, international criminal law, and other relevant issues
Description / Table of Contents:
1. Introduction2. 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.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1163/ej.9789004152090.i-228
URL:
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