On 28 October 2024 Sir Julian Lewis MP tabled a Written Question inquiring into FCDO action on promoting freedom of religion or belief in Afghanistan. APPG FoRB members continue to advocate for this fundamental human right for all people, everywhere. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…

The Lord Bishop of St Albans followed up to the FCDO on reports by Amnesty International that Bangladeshi border authorities have forcibly returned Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence and violations of their right to freedom of religion or belief. Read here. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…

🤝 It’s not every day you get to meet with the Prime Minister! It was fantastic to talk with Keir Starmer yesterday about #InterFaithWeek and the important role that local faith organisations play in providing vital support through food banks and social services.

Christine Jardine, the Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, tabled a WQ on 11 Oct. asking the FCDO about representations made to the government of Pakistan regarding freedom of religion or belief, including the death sentencing of Christian Ehsan Shan. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…

Delivered a letter today to the Prime Minister asking him to appoint a permanent Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and Belief. It's crucial we defend the rights of all individuals to practice their faith freely, both here & around the world #FreedomofReligion #FreedomofBelief

Today is Red Wednesday 2024--time to move from rhetoric to reality.Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is denied in far too many places. Human Rights Minister Collins of Highbury replies to question on persecution in China Aid to the Church in Need UK APPG FoRB davidalton.net/2024/11/20/on-…

We were pleased to hear from Jim Shannon MP, Lord (David) Alton, representatives from Aid to the Church in Need UK, and victims of religious persecution from Pakistan and North Korea at today's #RedWednesday event held in the Jubilee Room in Parliament. APPG FoRB stand with persecuted Christians worldwide.

On Monday, together with the Parliamentary Officer for CSW_UK, we delivered a letter to FCDO Secretary David Lammy on behalf of Jim Shannon MP, requesting a meeting to discuss the urgent need to re-appoint a permanent UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.

APPG FoRB meeting with ADF International & Pastor Youssef highlighted a critical issue: the fight for religious freedom in Algeria. The Pastor told of his arrest & conviction for “illegal worship”. His courage underscores the need for global unity in defending the right to worship freely.

On 18 November, Ruth Jones MP asked the FCDO to report on how it is working to protect Ahmadiyya Muslim minorities in Pakistan. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi… questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi… The APPG FoRB is working to defend religious minorities of every denomination and in every location.

On 26 Nov, Jim Shannon MP tabled a Written Question asking the FCDO about freedom of religion or belief in South Korea, following the unexpected cancellation of the Religious Leaders Forum and Graduation Ceremony in that country. questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…

Last Wednesday's launch of the APPG FoRB 2024 Annual Report included remarks from keynote speaker Iqan Shahidi who shared personal experiences of being persecuted for his Baha'i faith in Iran. Access the report and read Iqan's moving testimony here: appgfreedomofreligionorbelief.org/appg-forb-2024…