Freedom of Religion is a principle enshrined in the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights as a fundamental human right that
protects people with the right to profess and practice their faith,
religion or belief. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights states that "everyone has the right to freedom of
thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to
change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in
community with others, and to manifest his religion or belief in
teaching, practice, worship and observance in public or
private."
The principle of freedom of religion is envisioned to be a
universal fundamental human right, yet many countries today have
discriminatory laws that prevent the principle of religious freedom
as a whole. There are various controversial laws around the world
restricting religious freedom, such as laws on blasphemy, hate
speech, sedition and laws that restrict freedom of speech.
Furthermore, it is
