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In the Hague, religious leaders pledge support for universal human rights: at an international interfaith conference on "Faith in Human Rights," religious leaders pledge to uphold the Universal Declaration and freedom of religion or belief.

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Publication Date: 01-OCT-08 		Format: Online
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Full Article Title: In the Hague, religious leaders pledge support for universal human rights: at an international interfaith conference on "Faith in Human Rights," religious leaders pledge to uphold the Universal Declaration and freedom of religion or belief.(INTERFAITH)

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- As the seat of the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration and several other institutions devoted to the nonviolent resolution of conflict, the Peace Palace here stands as more than a majestic building--for many it also symbolizes the ideal that it is possible to build a world without war.

In that light, the Palace seems an appropriate place for the signing of a ground-breaking statement on human rights and religious freedom by a group of religious leaders representing every major independent world religion.

Gathered for the signing were representatives of the Baha'i Faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, indigenous religions, Islam, and Taoism. Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was also present on 10 December 2008, a date which intentionally coincided...

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