AKIPRESS.COM - Religious literacy, society and security were discussed at a three-day seminar for some 20 legislators, law-enforcement officials and researchers that concluded in Ashgabat on June 17.

The OSCE Center in Ashgabat organized the event to facilitate the exchange of best practices in implementing international standards on freedom of religion and belief, and raising public awareness in the area of religious freedom.

International experts presented experiences of other OSCE participating states in promoting religious freedom and discussed with participants the social and political benefits of religious literacy in relation to the freedom of religion and belief.

“In the age of globalization, which enhances interaction between different cultures and faiths, it is essential to educate the public about other religions and promote understanding of the important role of religious freedom,” said Adam Walendzik, Project Coordinator at the OSCE Center in Ashgabat.

The seminar also featured an overview of the Center’s previous activities addressing religious freedom and highlighted links between international standards, education, religious literacy, society, and security.