Organised religion always has been and remains the greatest enemy of women’s rights. In religious teachings of all the world’s religions, women are considered inferior and therefore subjugated to men.

The constitutional separation of religion and state is fundamental to the empowerment of women. States based on secular principles are the only ones that can allow and promote equality between women and men and the freedom on conscience and belief for all their citizens.

See also: IHEU campaign for the separation of religion and state