The APPG for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) joined with the LGBT FoRB Coalition, Humanists UK, and Sikh representatives to explore how faith, belief, and identity can coexist in harmony. Speakers including Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen, Simran Stuelpnagel, Andrew Copson, and Prit Paal Singh shared how collaboration across differences strengthens freedom for all. From protecting…
On 21 October, Aid to the Church in Need held an event to launch its Religious Freedom in the World Report 2025 in the Houses of Parliament. We are grateful for ACN’s commitment to promoting the rights of Christians across the world and to guest speakers for their wonderful contributions.
On 20th October, the APPG FoRB held an event to discuss the situation of FoRB in Pakistan and the ongoing persecution of religious minorities, including the Christian and Ahmadiyya communities. We are extremely grateful for our keynote speakers and their excellent contributions on outlining key issues of FoRB violations in the country, and how we…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Zafar Bhatti, who suffered a fatal heart attack over the weekend. His death comes just two days after he was acquitted, following 13 years of wrongful imprisonment under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Nawab, and with his family and friends at…
We are deeply saddened and shocked by today’s tragic attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire community during this incredibly difficult time.
We are delighted to welcome the Egyptian president’s pardon of prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, following his lengthy imprisonment. We thank his family who worked tirelessly along with other organisations for his release. His case has been raised on multiple occasions in both Houses of Parliament, including through written questions and a recent debate…
Human rights organisation, Fortify Rights, has recently released a new report revealing the identities of 22 Myanmar military junta officials responsible for deadly airstrikes on civilians and protected sites in Kachin and Karenni states. Follow the following links to read more:
Yesterday, cross-party Members of Parliament, lawyers, representatives of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and members of the Anglo-Iranian community met in Parliament to review and discuss the progress of the resistance movement over the past three years, as well as recent UK legislative decisions. Panellists included Bob Blackman MP, Jim Shannon MP,…
Public Statement made by Jim Shannon MP and Lord Alton of Liverpool on 18 June 2025. We welcome the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh. The envisioned peace forum provides a much-need opportunity for: Jim Shannon MP Lord Alton of Liverpool
My condolences to Mr Cheema’s family and friends and to all the @Ahmadiyya community as chair of the APPG FoRB. A senseless & terrible act of violence against a community that believes in ‘Love for all and hatred for none’. May God and peace Prevail at this time.