First Registered: 20/05/2020 • Last updated on: 10/03/2021
To raise awareness and profile of international Freedom of Religion or Belief (Article 18, UDHR) as a human right among UK parliamentarians, the media, government and the general public. The group also seeks to increase the effectiveness of the UK's contribution to international institutions charged with enforcing this human right.
1. People of Faith: Persecution in the 21st Century
04/07/2019 - Parliamentary Research
Found: provides background information on freedom of religion and belief as a human right, before summarising
2. International Women's Day and freedom of religion or belief (No. 2)
03/03/2021 - Early Day Motions
Found: That this House celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021; recognises that women from marginalised
3. International freedom of religion or belief day 2018
24/10/2018 - Parliamentary Research
Found: CDP-0231, 23 October 2018 International freedom of religion or belief day 2018 Compiled by: Sarah
4. Westminster Hall debate: Freedom of religion or belief
28/02/2018 - Parliamentary Research
Found: February 2018 Freedom of religion or belief By Sarah Priddy Summary A general debate on freedom of religion
5. Commemoration of 10th anniversary of Shahbaz Bhatti’s assassination
01/03/2021 - Early Day Motions
Found: on freedom of religion or belief; expresses deep concern at ongoing freedom of religion or belief violations
1. International Development: Freedom of Religion or Belief
06/02/2020 - Lords Chamber
1: remain deeply concerned by violations of freedom of religion or belief. Her Majesty’s Government are protecting - Speech Link
2: years of unaddressed violations of freedom of religion or belief against Rohingya Muslims led to enormous - Speech Link
3: with my noble friend that prioritising freedom of religion or belief can save lives and prevent humanitarian - Speech Link
2. Covid-19: Freedom of Religion or Belief
26/11/2020 - Westminster Hall
1: effect of the covid-19 pandemic on freedom of religion or belief.It is a genuine pleasure to serve - Speech Link
3. Freedom of Religion or Belief
10/12/2018 - Lords Chamber
1: for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Commentary on the State of Freedom of Religion or Belief; - Speech Link
2: about the severity of violations of freedom of religion or belief across many parts of the world. I am - Speech Link
3: commentary deals with violations of freedom of religion or belief, International Human Rights Day allows us to - Speech Link
4. Persecution of Christians and Freedom of Religion or Belief
21/10/2020 - Westminster Hall
1: review on persecution of Christians and freedom of religion or belief.It is a pleasure to serve under - Speech Link
5. Persecution of Christians Overseas
18/07/2019 - Commons Chamber
1: persecution of Christians overseas; supports freedom of religion or belief in all countries throughout the world; - Speech Link
2: persecution of Christians overseas; supports freedom of religion or belief in all countries throughout the world; - Speech Link
3: around the world, in line with their religious belief and commitment, should have offered her asylum - Speech Link
Registered Contact:
Jim Shannon MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Tel: 020 7219 7160.
Email: jim.shannon.mp@parliament.uk
Public Enquiry Point:
Amro Hussain, APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Room 80, Upper Committee Corridor South, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. Tel: 0207 219 2446
Email: amro.hussain@parliament.uk
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