All Party Parliamentary Group

APPG FoRB

International Freedom of Religion or Belief

Everyone has the freedom to think or believe what they want, including the right to religious belief. We have the right to change our beliefs or religion at any time, and the right to publicly or privately practise our chosen religion, alone or with others.

APPG News

Keep up to date with with latest FoRB News and Events

On the 27th of November 2024, the APPG FoRB launched its inaugural annual report on FoRB and human rights, highlighting contributions from stakeholders regarding recent developments and ongoing challenges in 20 countries of particular concern ...
On the 27th of September 2024, at Premier Christian Radio, 1 More London Place, APPG FoRB director Julie Jones joined a panel of professionals in speaking about challenges to FoRB in workplace contexts as well as opportunities for positive change ...
On the 4th of March 2024, at Salesforce Tower London, organisations such as Google, OVO energy, Thames Water, Salesforce and Baringa joined forces to discuss Faith at Work and share good practice ...

What We Do

APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief.
Protecting Human Rights.

We are a cross-party group of parliamentarians who believe that international freedom of religion or belief is a crucial human right. We therefore seek to raise its profile in Government, in Parliament, in the media and among the general public. Our website is designed to help you find out more about freedom of religion or belief and play your part in the fight for this right to be recognised worldwide.

Support

We provide support to victims of FoRB violations and act as voice for the voiceless. Whatever your belief or no belief we are here for you.

Question & Debate

We submit questions, early day motions and topics for debate at Westminster.

Research Delegations

We take parliamentarians and stakeholders on delegations to assess the situation and make recommendations for change.

Our Officers

The APPG has committed officers at the helm.  Since 2011 officers have supported this important cause.  With new legislation in place the APPG is now under the direction of the following four officers.

Jim Shannon MP
Ruth Jones MP
Lord Alton of Liverpool
Lord Jackson of Peterborough

Reports

Read more about the work that we are engaged with through our stakeholder and APPG reports!

Research and Reports

Through the research of our stakeholders we are able to write reports of FoRB violations and organise delegations with parliamentarians to substantiate claims

Parliament

The APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief brings human rights violations to the attention of the government.  Find out how we keep FoRB a priority, and ensure it is a topic of conversation that triggers action.

In Parliament

Prime Ministers Questions

Debates

Early Day Motions

Official Communications

Prisoners of Conscience

Imprisoned for not wanting to believe!

Thousands of people are denied the right to choose!

Incarcerated because of a choice to not believe in a particular faith, or because they have changed faith, prisoners of conscience are unfairly held captive.

Our Stakeholders

Find out more about our stakeholders and their participation in Human Rights with a focus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FORB)

The APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief is one of the largest APPG’s in Westminster, with over 100 members and 21 stakeholders.

Stakeholder News
Last night APPG FoRB stakeholder, the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation hosted a parliamentary event with civil society highlighting the importance of meaningful freedom of religion or belief in the workplace. ...
On Monday, ADF International hosted an event in Parliament about freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Algeria, highlighting ongoing challenges particularly for Christian and Ahmadi Muslim minorities whose rights under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights have been repeatedly infringed by the Algerian government.
Today Aid to the Church in Need commemorated its annual Red Wednesday campaign for persecuted Christians worldwide with an outstanding event held in the Jubilee Room of the annexe to Westminster Hall, UK Parliament. Speakers included ...
On 22 October, 2024, Aid to the Church (ACN) in Needed formally launched the 2024 edition of their "Persecuted and Forgotten?" report examining the challenges facing Christians in 18 countries ...
In parliament this morning the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation held a meeting with companies from around the UK along with Jim Shannon MP, Baroness Verma (House of Lords) and Brendan O’Hara MP. ...
Stakeholder Events

“Human Rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being’s entitlement by virtue of their humanity.”

– Mother Teresa –