UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA A ATUAÇÃO DO SISTEMA INTERAMERICANO DE DIREITOS HUMANOS NO RACISMO RELIGIOSO

This article examines the role of the Inter-American Human Rights System (SIDH) in combating religious racism, particularly focusing on Afro-Brazilian religions such as Candomblé and Umbanda. Religious racism, a form of structural discrimination, manifests in physical attacks on temples, hate speech, and the marginalization of these religions. While the American Convention on Human Rights (ACHR) guarantees religious freedom, the implementation of these norms is hindered by cultural and institutional barriers and the lack of effective monitoring of SIDH’s decisions. Brazil, with laws such as Law 14.532/2023, which criminalizes religious racism, still faces challenges in enforcing these laws, such as underreporting and resistance from authorities. SIDH plays a key role, but its effectiveness depends on cooperation among governments, civil society, and the judiciary, with measures such as educational campaigns and better access to the inter-American system. Combating religious racism is crucial for preserving democracy, as religious intolerance undermines the core principles of plurality and equality that are vital to the democratic rule of law.