International Religious Freedom Advocacy

A Guide to Organizations, Law, and NGOs

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-07-16
Mått:154 x 222 x 19 mm
Vikt:408 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:270
Förlag:Baylor University Press
ISBN:9781602581791

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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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"This work of practical scholarship for policymakers and advocates is certain to become a standard in the field and classroom." --Madeline Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Overview of International Religious Freedom AdvocacyChapter 2: United NationsChapter 3: European UnionChapter 4: Council of EuropeChapter 5: Organization for Security and Cooperation in EuropeChapter 6: Organization of American StatesChapter 7: African UnionChapter 8: U.S. Bodies and InstitutionsChapter 9: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Chapter 10: Case Study 1 - TurkmenistanChapter 11: Case Study 2 - VietnamChapter 12: ConclusionAppendix I: AcronymsAppendix 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 ExpressionAppendix IV: Communications form for the UN Human Rights Committee under the First Optional ProtocolAppendix V: Contact information for NGOsAppendix VI: Ratification of Human Rights TreatiesAppendix VII: Turkmenistan case study supporting documentsAppendix VIII: Vietnam case study supporting documents