The first resource of its kind, International Religious Freedom Advocacy equips activists and policymakers with an intimate knowledge of the governmental institutions, NGOs, and laws that work to safeguard religious liberties across the world. Beginning with an overview of the international legal protections, these advocacy veterans explain the intricacies of and resources available within the United Nations, European Union, Council of Europe, Organization of American States, African Union, and more. They conclude with in-depth case studies of Turkmenistan and Vietnam and a host of additional helpful information.
Inhoudsopgave
Chapter 1: Overview of International Religious Freedom Advocacy
Chapter 2: United Nations
Chapter 3: European Union
Chapter 4: Council of Europe
Chapter 5: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Chapter 6: Organization of American States
Chapter 7: African Union
Chapter 8: U.S. Bodies and Institutions
Chapter 9: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Chapter 10: Case Study 1 – Turkmenistan
Chapter 11: Case Study 2 – Vietnam
Chapter 12: Conclusion
Appendix I: Acronyms
Appendix II: Communication form for the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Appendix III: Communication form for the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression
Appendix IV: Communications form for the UN Human Rights Committee under the First Optional Protocol
Appendix V: Contact information for NGOs
Appendix VI: Ratification of Human Rights Treaties
Appendix VII: Turkmenistan case study supporting documents
Appendix VIII: Vietnam case study supporting documents
Over de auteur
H. Knox Thames is Director of Policy and Research at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Previously he was Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State, serving as the lead officer for religious freedom issues at the United Nations. In 2007 he received the International Religious Freedom Award from the International Religious Liberty Association.
Chris Seiple is President of the Institute for Global Engagement and the founder of the Council on Faith & International Affairs.
Amy Rowe served as Director of Country Programs at the Institute for Global Engagement until September 2007, where she helped convene the Institute’s international dialogues on religion, security, and rule of law in Europe and Asia.
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