Religious Freedom and Equal Rights

Drawing the Line is a collaborative research report that examines current questions on the topic of religious freedom and its intersection with equality. The report first sets out a framework that guides the analysis before focusing on three specific areas: religious freedom and the rights of LGBT individuals, religious freedom and reproductive rights, and religious freedom as expressed in appearance. Through the examination of a sampling of key cases, the authors strive to articulate principles and recommendations that can guide advocates and policymakers towards a rights-based resolution of these debates.

Focus of the Report

This report examines the tensions between religious freedom and equal rights, including these specific topics:

  • Religious freedom and LGBT rights
  • Religious freedom and reproductive rights
  • Religious freedom and religious appearance
Drawing the Line: Tackling Tensions Between Religious Freedom and Equality
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Who Produced the Report?

This report was produced by the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO), which comprises eleven international domestic human rights organisations. Each organisation is multi-issue, multi-constituency, domestic in focus, and independent of government. We advocate on behalf of all persons in our respective countries through a mix of litigation, legislative campaigning, public education, and grass-roots advocacy. These organisations have come together to advocate jointly for fundamental rights and freedoms. Learn more about the tensions between religious freedom and equality in the full report.