THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS …Everyone except Rifqa

It forms the basis of western civilization. It is beautiful. Why are we reversing the advancement of civilized men?

THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (not the Cairo Declaration of Anti-Human rights)

Article 18.

• 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 in public or private, to manifest his
  religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.

UPDATE: More study from John Jay:

this is international law, and binding.  the link:  http://www.crin.org/docs/resources/treaties/uncrc.asp . 
i believe the state of ohio is depriving her of constitutional rights under the
united states constitution, and of rights which are binding on us by our signing
of this international convention, if we signed it.  and, i am sure we probably
did.

article 14 recognizes in a child freedom of religion, "…
consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.  …" , which is the exact
language that is used in the first convention that we got into, with the euro
guildelines for states/legislatures contemplating on legislating in these
matter.

the "… consistent with the evolving capacities of the child …"
is the important language.

rifqa is nearly an adult.  she is ready to exercise her own mind
in these matters.

article 15 recognizes in a child the freedom of association
with others of his/her choosing.

rifqa is being deprived of such freedom of association because of
her sequestering, and because of the restrictions placed upon her communication
and her ability to speak and visit with friends and religious associates.  there
is no plausible "security" justification for it.

Convention on the Rights of
the Child

Adopted and opened for signature,
ratification and accession
by General Assembly resolution 44/25 of 20
November 1989
entry into force 2 September 1990, in
accordance with article 49

the link:  http://www.crin.org/docs/resources/treaties/uncrc.asp

Article
14

1. States Parties shall respect the right
of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

2. States Parties shall respect the rights
and duties of the parents and, when applicable, legal guardians, to provide
direction to the child in the exercise of his or her right in a manner
consistent with the evolving capacities of the child.

3. Freedom to manifest one's religion or
beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and
are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals, or the
fundamental rights and freedoms of others.

Article 15

1. States Parties recognize the rights of
the child to freedom of association and to freedom of peaceful
assembly.

2. No restrictions may be placed on the
exercise of these rights other than those imposed in conformity with the law
and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of
national security or public safety, public order (ordre public), the protection
of public health or morals or the protection of the rights and freedoms of
others.

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