Elimination of all forms of intolerance based on religion or belief
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The Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief isthe United NationsA declaration issued.
Chinese name
Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief
Principles
Safeguarding the dignity and equality of all human beings
Content
Everyone should enjoy the right to religious freedom, etc
United Nations General AssemblyConsidering《Charter of the United Nations》One of the fundamental principles of the United Nations is to safeguard the dignity and equality of all human beings. All Member States have pledged to cooperate with the United Nations to take joint or separate actions to promote and encourage universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, taking into account《Universal Declaration of Human Rights》And related human rightsinternational covenant, has declared the principle of non discrimination, the principle of equality before the law and the right of everyone to enjoy freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief. Considering that the disregard and violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or any belief, have directly or indirectly brought war and great suffering to mankind,This is especially true when it is used as a means for foreign countries to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, as well as to incite hatred between nations and countries, taking into account that religion or belief is a basic element in the outlook on life of any person who believes in religion or has beliefs, and that freedom of religion or belief should be fully respected and guaranteed, taking into account thatReligious freedomAnd freedom of belief, taking into account the need to ensure that religion or belief is never used to achieve violations《Charter of the United Nations》The purpose of other relevant United Nations documents and the purposes and principles of this Declaration, convinced that freedom of religion or belief should also contribute to the realization of world peace, social justice and friendship among peoples, and should contribute to the elimination ofColonialismandracial discriminationOfideologyNoting with satisfaction that several conventions on the elimination of all forms of discrimination have been adopted under the auspices of the United Nations and the specialized agencies, and that some conventions have entered into force, there are still intolerances of religion and belief in some parts of the worldperformance, still exists the phenomenon of discrimination, expresses great concern, resolves to take all necessary measures in order to rapidly eliminate all forms and manifestations of such intolerance, and to prevent and oppose discrimination based on religion or belief, and hereby declares the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief:[1]
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Article 1
1. Everyone should have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.This right should include the freedom to profess the religion or belief of one's choice, as well as the freedom to express one's religion or belief individually or collectively, publicly or privately, by worshiping, observing religious rules, holding ceremonies and disseminating doctrines.
2. No one shall be suppressed to the detriment of his freedom to choose religion or belief.
3. The freedom to express one's religion or belief of choice can only be restricted within the scope prescribed by law and necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morality, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
Article 2
1. AnycountryNo organ, group or individual may discriminate against anyone on the grounds of religion or other beliefs.
2. In this Declaration, the term "intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief" refers to any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on religion or belief, with the purpose or result of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment and exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal footing.
Article 3
Discrimination between people on the basis of religion or belief is an affront to human dignity and a negation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which should be condemned because it violates《Universal Declaration of Human Rights》The various human rights and fundamental freedoms declared and elaborated in various international conventions on human rights have also created obstacles to the establishment of peaceful and friendly relations between countries.
Article 4
1. All citizensEconomics、PoliticsAll countries should take effective measures to stop and eliminate discrimination based on religion or belief in the recognition, exercise and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms in social and cultural fields of life.
2. All States should endeavour, when necessary, to enact or repeal laws to prohibit any such discrimination, and should also take all appropriate measures to combat intolerance based on religion or other beliefs in this regard.
Article 5
1. Parents or legal guardians have the right to arrange family life according to their religion or belief and taking into account the moral education that they believe children should receive.
2. All children shall have the right to receive education on religion or belief according to the wishes of their parents or legal guardians;They shall not be forced to accept education in a religion or belief that is against the will of their parents or legal guardians, and the guiding principles in this regard shall be those that best serve the interests of the child.
3. All children should be protected from any form of discrimination based on religion or belief.Children should be educated in the spirit of understanding, tolerance, friendship among peoples, peace, fraternity and respect for the freedom of religion or belief of others, and be fully aware that they should devote their free energy and talents to serving their compatriots.
4. For children who are not under the care of their parents or legal guardians, due consideration should also be given to their expressed wishes or any other expression that can prove their wishes in matters of religion or belief. The guiding principles in this regard should be in the best interests of the children.
5. When children receive education about religion or belief, their various practices must not harm their physical and mental health or overall development. In this regard, reference can be made to the provisions of paragraph 3 of article 1 of this Declaration.
Article 6
In accordance with article 1 of this Declaration and taking into account the provisions of article 1, paragraph 3, the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief shall emphatically include the following freedoms:
(A) Freedom of religious worship and assembly, and freedom to establish and maintain places for this purpose;
(B) Have established and maintained appropriate charities orhumanitarianismNature: freedom of institutions;
(C) Freedom to properly manufacture, acquire and use articles necessary for rituals or customs related to religion or belief;
(D) Freedom to compile, distribute and disseminate publications on religion or belief;
(E) Freedom to spread religion or belief in appropriate places;
(F) Freedom to solicit and accept voluntary contributions and other contributions from individuals and institutions;
(G) Freedom to train, appoint and elect appropriate leaders or designate leadership successors in accordance with the requirements and standards of religion or belief;
(H) Freedom to observe the Sabbath, observe religious festivals and hold religious ceremonies in accordance with the precepts of one's religion and belief;
(1) Have established and maintained religion with individuals and groups at the national and international levels orfaithFreedom of contact.
Article 7
The rights and freedoms listed in the present Declaration shall be incorporated into national legislation so that they can be enjoyed by virtually everyonerightandfree。
