Freedom of Religion and Human Rights

International covenants against inciting bigotry

As part of its mission to bring about understanding and tolerance of religious diversity, STAND fully supports the following instruments, charters and codes:

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Non Discrimination Provisions in Codes of Practice/Ethics of Journalists in 27 EU Member States

Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics

International Federation of Journalists Declaration of Principles on the Conduct of Journalists

STAND also endorses and makes available the Charter on Journalistic Ethics in Relation to Respect for Religion or Belief, a code of conduct that holds journalists accountable for the social and political consequences of their actions and emphasizes their duty to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.


Charter on Journalistic Ethics in Relation to Respect for Religion or Belief

Church of Scientology: Champion of Human Rights since 1954

The facts about Church of Scientology efforts to protect its rights online