When freedom of belief is ignored, intolerance takes root and divides societies. Africa’s youth have the power to change that story—by choosing respect, promoting understanding, and leading with courage to build a peaceful and united future.
Where freedom of belief is respected, societies flourish. Upholding FORB strengthens peace, good governance, and economic growth—building trust, inclusion, and stability. It is the foundation for the just and prosperous Africa envisioned in Agenda 2063.
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is universally recognized in human rights law as the liberty of all individuals to hold, adopt, change, or renounce a religion or belief. It protects theistic, non-theistic, atheistic, and minority beliefs, as well as the right not to profess any belief