Nearly 60,000 people have died in Nigeria since 2001 due to escalating violence between farmers and herders, according to estimates. @FionaOnasanyaMP will you join us on the 22nd of November to discuss the roots of this mounting violence?
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Religious-Freedom Advocates Call for End to Blasphemy Laws Across the Globe
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With religious repression and violence by abusive governments and extremist groups becoming a daily reality across the globe, the International Panel for Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), a transnational network of parliamentarians, has been building collective political … Continued
The APPG welcomes the acquittal of Asia Bibi. Mrs Bibi was accused of blasphemy in 2010 which automatically carries the death penalty. The Supreme Court determined that no solid evidence of wrongdoing was presented before the Court in the eight … Continued
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has poblished, in a world first, a list of the best and worst countries to be an atheist. This year the IHEU launches its 7th annual Freedom of Thought Report at the United … Continued
The APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has issued the following statement on the Tree of Life Synagogue Attack in Pittsburgh on Saturday: The APPG sends its deep condolences to the families and friends of the 11 victims … Continued
Westminster Hall, Thursday 25 October Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP) I beg to move that this House has considered international freedom of religion or belief day 2018. It is a pleasure to introduce this debate. Thank you, Mr Walker, for chairing it—it … Continued
24 October – Baroness Anelay of St Johns To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to (1) promote freedom of religion or belief, and (2) mark International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day on 27 October. The Minister … Continued
The report POISON, TORTURE, LIES AND REPRESSION: HUMAN RIGHTS IN RUSSIA TODAY has been launched by the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission. The following extracts relate specifically to issues around Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB): Freedom of religion or belief is also under … Continued
This event took place in Parliament on Tuesday, 16th October 2018, hosted by Jim Shannon MP and chaired by Jim Shannon MP and Becky James (Organiser) This was the third event inside the last 12 months, listening to evidence from Lord Alton … Continued
House of Lords 15 October Baroness Berridge To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve the assessment by the Home Office of asylum applications made on the grounds of religious or belief based persecution. The Minister of … Continued
From time to time politicians and others quote figures indicating how many Christians are killed for their faith each year. There has been sharp debate about these figures, prompting the Religious Liberty Partnership to publish, earlier this year, a Statement on … Continued
With religious repression and violence by abusive governments and extremist groups becoming a daily reality across …
The APPG welcomes the acquittal of Asia Bibi. Mrs Bibi was accused of blasphemy in 2010 which automatically carries …
The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has poblished, in a world first, a list of the best and worst …
The APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has issued the following statement on the Tree of Life …
