Author: paul@theforbfoundation.org

Article 18 also protects the freedom to manifest one’s beliefs, either alone or with others, in public or in private. This includes the freedom to practice one’s religion, to observe religious holidays and ceremonies, and to share religious beliefs with others.

Article 18 recognises that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. This includes the freedom to hold any belief or non-belief, whether it is religious, secular, or philosophical.

Individuals are free to have or adopt a religion or belief of their choosing and should not be forced to adhere to a particular religion or belief system against their will and should be free to change their beliefs without fear of persecution or punishment.