In a context of growing intolerance across the world, the right to freedom of religion is an important right for all youth. The freedom of thought, conscience and religion are protected which allows people to think freely and act on the basis of their conscience. In the Indian context, individuals are ‘born into’ a particular religion and most often are happy to live and profess the religion for the rest of their life. However, there are times when young people after examining other faiths wish to change their faith to another religion. This needs to be protected, if the change of faith takes place without coercion and through a process of reflection and introspection. Given this context, youth rights that uphold the freedom of religion should include the right to choose and  practise their faith and religion.