There is really nothing new, not already anticipated in a distressed planet since the emergence of human species life nearly two million years ago. So, a long prehistory of inter-faith dialogue entailing the reciprocal relation between religious traditions and the robustness of the very idea of being human and having rights, precedes the recent UN movement of faith for rights (F4R).

The F4R framework has finally been affirmed by the United Nations system. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OCHR) promoted the Rabat plan of action in 2012.

Note that this happened after the end of the Cold War, during globalisation, and soon after 9/11. The plan was a result of a series of expert workshops on the prohibition of incitement to national, racial or religious hatred, underlying “legislative patterns, judicial practices and policies”.

The UN Human Rights Council is shortly going to discuss further the prohibition of the advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to “discrimination, hostility or violence”.

The objective of the ‘Faith for Rights’ (F4R) is to provide space for a cross-disciplinary reflection and action on the deep, and mutually enriching, connections between religions and human rights. Which of the following is not one of the commitments on Faith for Rights (F4R)?

The correct answer is: To promote religious dogmatism.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understanding the 'Faith for Rights' (F4R) Framework:
The United Nations 'Faith for Rights' (F4R) initiative aims to foster peaceful, respectful, and inclusive societies by exploring the constructive connections between religious traditions and human rights. Its core goal is to leverage faith perspectives to defend human dignity, foster equality, and counter incitement to hatred, violence, and discrimination.

2. Analyzing the Commitments of F4R:

• Preventing Discrimination: F4R seeks to ensure that religious labels or concepts like 'State religion' are not used to marginalize or discriminate against minority groups or individuals.

• Promoting Gender Equality: It encourages faith actors to revisit traditional interpretations that perpetuate gender inequality, stereotypes, or gender-based violence.

• Educational Reform: It promotes refining educational curriculums, textbooks, and teaching materials to eliminate harmful stereotypes and promote mutual respect.

3. Identifying the Incorrect Statement:
Religious dogmatism refers to the rigid, uncritical enforcement of religious doctrines, which often fuels intolerance, sectarianism, and discrimination against others. Promoting dogmatism directly contradicts the fundamental human rights principles of freedom, equality, and cross-disciplinary dialogue that the F4R framework advocates. Therefore, promoting religious dogmatism is not a commitment under Faith for Rights.