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An ODIHR observer monitors Labour Day demonstrations in Paris. 1 May 2022.
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A protester paints graffiti on a bus stop during Labour Day demonstrations in Paris. 1 May 2022.
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ODIHR observers monitor a Labour Day march at Boulevard Voltaire in Paris. 1 May 2022.
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National Gendarmerie officers prepare for a Labour Day march at Boulevard Voltaire in Paris. 1 May 2022.
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An ODIHR team gets ready to observe Labour Day demonstrations in Paris. 1 May 2022.
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ODIHR observers study a map of Labour Day assembly locations in preparation for their monitoring mission. Paris, 1 May 2022.
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Student protesters take part in Labour Day demonstrations in Paris. 1 May 2022.
Freedom of religion or belief builds security
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International human rights treaties purposefully exclude national security as a legitimate aim for restricting freedom of religion or belief. While security is often associated with politics or military protection, the OSCE’s approach adds the concept of a human dimension of which freedom of religion or belief is part. In this video, Dmytro Vovk,  member of the OSCE/ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief, explains why freedom of religion or belief should not be abandoned in light of security challenges, but should be reinforced.
Secularism – is it good or bad for freedom of religion or belief?
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Secularism is the political doctrine defined by the idea of separation between religion and the state. In increasingly pluralistic societies, a number of models of secularism have emerged. Each model can lead to a robust legal protection of the right to freedom of religion or belief, but only if the state strives for neutrality and works to combat discrimination based on religion or belief. Fabio Petito, member of the OSCE/ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief, explains.
Women need greater freedom of religion or belief
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In this video, Emir Kovacevic, member of the OSCE/ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief, explains that the right to freedom of religion or belief applies to men and women equally. But in practice, many women in the OSCE region face major difficulties in accessing this right. Many harmful practices against women are justified by reference to religious traditions, whether these traditions are actually rooted in a religion or not.
The COVID-19 pandemic and freedom of religion or belief
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For many religious or belief communities, the Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact- from closed places of worship and limited attendance at events such as weddings or funerals, to greater online activities and community mobilisation to offer aid to those in distress. While states can legally limit people's free exercise of their religion or belief to protect health and lives, such restrictions should be constantly reassessed as they can quickly outlive their purpose. Merilin Kiviorg, member of the OSCE/ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief, explains.
Women need greater freedom of religion or belief
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In this video, Emir Kovacevic, member of the OSCE/ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief, explains that the right to freedom of religion or belief applies to men and women equally. But in practice, many women in the OSCE region face major difficulties in accessing this right. Many harmful practices against women are justified by reference to religious traditions, whether these traditions are actually rooted in a religion or not.