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Haiti - Politic : Freedom of religion, the UEH responds to the allegations of the OPC
08/08/2018 12:14:01

Haiti - Politic : Freedom of religion, the UEH responds to the allegations of the OPC
The Rectorate of the State University of Haiti (UEH) notes a debate in the public opinion on the scheduling of admission competitions of entities of the UEH in weekend, which according to some points of view, would be a violation of freedom of worship https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-25178-haiti-justice-ueh-competitions-undermine-freedom-of-conscience-and-religion-dixit-l-opc.html

The Rectorate wishes to clarify without ever explicitly naming the Office of the Protection of the Citizen (OPC) yet at the origin of this debate, that "the State University of Haiti remains a secular space, respectful of beliefs and religious orientations of everyone. The UEH, as an institution, is not linked to any religious denomination. The respect for the freedom of worship of which our Constitution speaks does not mean that the UEH must comply with the norms or rules set by a particular religious sect. The institution advocates, academic freedom and scientific research.

The Rectorate also wishes to point out that admission competitions are traditionally held during the weekend, as adequate spaces for academic and security reasons are available only on weekends. At the same time, lessons are given at the UEH from Monday to Saturday, or even Sunday, depending on the load of the schedules and the academic requirements of certain entities. Internships and some essential practical work are often held during the weekend, depending on the opportunities.

If one had to take into account each religious confession, no day of the week would be suitable for the organization of competitions [...]"


See also :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-25178-haiti-justice-ueh-competitions-undermine-freedom-of-conscience-and-religion-dixit-l-opc.html

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