Christians in Central Nigeria are being targeted in brutal attacks from Islamic militants as communities are in coronavirus lockdown. Multiple raids on villages in two states north of Abuja left 32 dead as people kept to their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.(Open Doors)
📚#Backtoschool because of you. After 10yo Kevin and his faith community had to flee their homes in #Mexico, his #education was interrupted. But after 100s of you & a local organisation campaigned for him, he was able to return to #school last September!
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Following the order of the President of the Supreme Political Council in Sana’a, #Yemen, to release all #Bahai’s, I urge the authoriries to implement the order ASAP & unconditionally release all Bahai’s detained for their beliefs & to drop all charges against them. @UNGeneva
Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP) I beg to move, That this House has considered freedom of religion or belief. I put on record my thanks to all the hon. Members who are here today, as well as to the Minister—who I … Continued
Westminster Hall 11 March 2020 Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con) I beg to move, That this House has considered China’s policy on its Uighur population. I am grateful to the Speaker for allowing the House time to discuss this important … Continued
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mrs Heather Wheeler) I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the persecution of Christians. I am very grateful to all hon. Members who want to contribute … Continued
“Today of all days, I want us to remember those Christians around the world who are facing persecution. For them, Christmas Day will be marked in private, in secret, perhaps even in a prison cell. As Prime Minister, that’s something I … Continued
THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY MANIFESTO “We will seek to protect those persecuted for their faith and implement the Truro Review recommendations.” (p53) [The Truro Review recommendations in full] THE LABOUR PARTY “At home and abroad we will ensure all Foreign Office … Continued
According to the Parliamentary rules governing the election period, All-Party Parliamentary Groups must suspend all activity in the period between the Dissolution of Parliament (which takes place on 6 November 2019) and the Return of Parliament (Monday 16 December). While … Continued
The APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief have published their 2019 Commentary on the current state of Freedom of Religion or Belief. It is the second time this report has been provided, alongside other publicly available information, to … Continued
Debate on the Queen’s Speech House of Commons 14 October 2019 Rehman Chishti (Gillingham and Rainham) (Con) Defence is linked to foreign policy. Britain is respected around the world for the values it stands up for. One of them is … Continued
The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomes the appointment of Rehman Chishti MP as the Prime Minister’s new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. The APPG welcomes the decision to make the … Continued
Religious Minorities of Pakistan: Report of a Parliamentary visit 27 September 2018 – 3 October 2018 Authors: Professor Javaid Rehman, FRSA, FAcSS, Professor of Law, Brunel University, London Councillor Morris Johns, All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Pakistani Minorities Amro Hussain, … Continued
Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP) I beg to move, That this House has considered freedom of religion or belief. I put …
Westminster Hall 11 March 2020 Mark Pritchard (The Wrekin) (Con) I beg to move, That this House has considered …
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Mrs Heather Wheeler) I beg to …
“Today of all days, I want us to remember those Christians around the world who are facing persecution. For …
