Legal frameworks for working with FORB
Course type
Short, online, self-study course that uses quizzes, case studies, and legal analysis, to equip you with practical tools to navigate FoRB-related legal challenges.
Target audience
Designed for those who are new to advocacy/legal work on FORB – a starting point for beginners!
Time : 1 hour
Take the course at your own pace, at any time, free of charge.
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Why take the course?
The course explores the role of legal frameworks in protecting and promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Participants examine why legal protections matter, analyse contested legal issues concerning religion or belief, and understand how the rule of law can foster mutual respect and social cohesion. Through quizzes, case studies, and legal analysis, this course will equip you with practical tools to navigate FoRB-related legal challenges.
COURSE AIMS
By the end of the modules, you will be able to:
1. Understand the legal foundations of FoRB within international human rights law and key legal frameworks.
2. Recognise legal challenges and tensions related to religious freedom, including discrimination, secularism, and state intervention.
3. Explore case studies and real-world applications to assess how legal mechanisms promote or restrict FoRB across different legal systems.
4. Understand how advocacy can promote legal protections and prevent violations through the rule of law.
Course modules
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