Day: October 24, 2016

Last week the Foreign Office issued an updated version of its Toolkit, first produced in 2009. It begins: Freedom of religion or belief is a key human right. The right to adopt a religion, to practice it without hindrance, to share your faith and to change your religion are all key freedoms that everyone should be able…

Last week the Foreign Office hosted a 2-day summit to bring together experts to explore how freedom of religion or belief can help prevent violent extremism. In her opening speech Baroness Anelay said “Freedom of Religion or Belief is fundamental to a successful society.” The conference explored how building inclusive societies, in which people have freedom…