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.
The Work of Parliament
“I pay tribute to the all-party parliamentary group for international freedom of religion or belief. Their tireless work and commitment to religious freedoms is not just important, but assists the Government in making their case. Every time I am abroad, as a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, I can make the point that this is a big priority for Parliament, so this work is of considerable diplomatic importance.”
Mark Field MP, Minister for Asia and the Pacific, 1 March 2018
“We stand up for the rights of those of a Christian belief, those of other beliefs and those with no belief. That is a key issue for us in Parliament and in the APPG.”
Jim Shannon MP
What We Do
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.
As an APPG we are constantly raising the profile of FoRB within parliament through continually asking questions on behalf of our stakeholders and holding debates with MP’s that create discussion and hi-light issues. When further evidence is required delegations are arranged and opportunities created to meet with other governments and organisations to encourage change.
Below are records of the questions, debates and early day motions the APPG has organised and submitted.
APPG Statements
Listed here are statements made by the APPG in relation to issues of FoRB.
Raising Awareness
Read the questions, debates, early day motions and official communications that we raise in parliament.
See here for parliamentary questions prior to 2019.
Prime Ministers Questions
Debates
Early Day Motions
Official Communications
Hansard Links
14/11/2022
QATAR’S BAHAI COMMUNITY: Bob Blackman
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ARREST OF AHMADI COMMUNITY IN ALGERIA: Andrew Rosindell
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REVIEW OF MOVING THE BRITISH EMBASSY IN ISRAEL TO JERUSALEM: Julian Sturdy
05/09/2022
STATEMENT AGREED AT THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF ON BELIEF AND GENDER EQUALITY: Caroline Lucas
05/09/2022
STATEMENT AGREED AT THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF ON BELIEF AND GENDER EQUALITY: Ms Lyn Brown
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STATEMENT AGREED AT THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF ON BELIEF AND GENDER EQUALITY: Wera Hobhouse
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STATEMENT AGREED AT THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF ON BELIEF AND GENDER EQUALITY: Sarah Champion
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STATEMENT AGREED AT THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF ON BELIEF AND GENDER EQUALITY: Stella Creasy
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STATEMENT AGREED AT THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF ON BELIEF AND GENDER EQUALITY: Stella Creasy
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“Human Rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human beings entitlement by virtue of their humanity”
– Mother Teresa –