Ethiopian Constitution, Article 27(1)
- Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right shall include the freedom to hold or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice and the freedom, either individually or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance, practice and teaching.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 18(2&3)
- No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.
- 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.
