

"Diversity is an asset to our countries – economically, socially and politically – and we must defend it." Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
This updated publication contains the Committee of Ministers’ Guidelines to member States on the protection and promotion of human rights in culturally diverse societies, the Compilation of Council of Europe standards relating to the principles of freedom of thought, conscience and religion and links to other human rights, as well as the Proceedings of the High-level Seminar on human rights in culturally diverse societies (Strasbourg, 13-14 June 2016).
Table of contents
Preface
Guidelines of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the protection and promotion of Human rights in culturally diverse societies
Preamble
I. Relevant general principles
II. Fundamental freedoms
III. Equality and non-discrimination
IV. Countering hatred and violence
V. Participation, social inclusion and dialogue
VI. Safeguards and remedies
VII. Other relevant actors
VIII. Education and awareness-raising
IX. Other measures
Compilation of Council of Europe standards relating to the principles of freedom of thought, conscience and religion and links to other human rights
Preface
1. Introduction
2. General principles and definitions
3. Thematic issues
A. Individual right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion
B. State relations with religious communities
C. Protection of individuals on account of their thought, conscience and religion
Appendix – Selection of relevant good practices from member States
Index of cases
Proceedings of the High-level Seminar on human rights in culturally diverse societies (Strasbourg, 13-14 June 2016).
"Diversity is an asset to our countries – economically, socially and politically – and we must defend it." Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
This updated publication contains the Committee of Ministers’ Guidelines to member States on the protection and promotion of human rights in culturally diverse societies, the Compilation of Council of Europe standards relating to the principles of freedom of thought, conscience and religion and links to other human rights, as well as the Proceedings of the High-level Seminar on human rights in culturally diverse societies (Strasbourg, 13-14 June 2016).
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