Getting (the right to) freedom of religion or belief right

Freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is an integral part of the human rights framework. But why does this right matter? Do you know how it works in practice? Why is it important for peace and security? Is it for individuals or groups? What happened to this right during the Covid-19 pandemic as places of worship shut? Does it threaten or conciliate secularists? Does it oppress or emancipate women? Does it curb free speech or expand it?

Whether you are religious or not, this is your right, and it enables you to live and act in accordance with your own choices. This video series with members of the ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief (2019 - 2022) seeks to debunk some of the common misunderstandings surrounding freedom of religion or belief to ensure that each individual, alone or in community with others, can enjoy this right, and that policymakers can better protect and respect it.