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IRF/FORB Fundamentals
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- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (effective 1976, U.N. Resolution)
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948, U.N.)
- U.N. Declaration of all forms of intolerance & discrimination based on religion or belief (1981)
- U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities (1992)
- Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights
- Concluding Document of the Vienna Follow Up Meeting (1989, OSCE)
- Potomac Declaration (2018, U.S. State Department hosted Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom)
- Rabat Plan of Action (2012, UN OHCHR)
- Marrakesh Declaration (2016, Muslim religious leaders, heads of state, and scholars)
- Amman Message (2004, international Muslim scholars)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
- Article VII of the Helsinki Final Act
- Global Declarations on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Human Rights
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Law & Policy
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Religious Persecution & Repression
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Victims & Prisoners
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Genocide & Atrocity Prevention
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National Systems & Analyses
- FORB by Country (Wikipedia)
- USCIRF Countries of Particular Concern
- Peoples under Threat (Interactive Map)
- World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples (searchable database)
- Open Doors World Watch List (2020)
- Constitutions of the World
- UN FoRB Country Reports
- USCIRF Country Reports & Publications
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Apostasy & Blasphemy Laws
OSCE | Freedom of Religion or Belief and Security: Policy Guidance
Publisher : Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe | Date: 9 September 2019
This publication is designed to clarify the interrelationship between freedom of religion and security in light of the OSCE’s comprehensive framework for peace and security. It further explains the nature, status and scope of freedom of religion or belief as enshrined in OSCE commitments and international and regional standards. Finally, it provides guiding principles, practical guidance and recommendations to address a number of issues of note at the intersection of freedom of religion or belief and security in the OSCE region.
The publication is primarily addressed to policymakers tasked with developing and implementing laws, policies and strategies in the area of security in ensuring that their security provisions are in line with their commitments and international obligations pertaining to this universal human right. For more information, visit the OSCE website.