Mentions:
1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Religious freedom for Tibetan Buddhists is a special concern of mine, and I continue to raise my voice - Speech Link
2: Andrew Mitchell (Con - Sutton Coldfield) He spoke about freedom of religious belief. - Speech Link
Oral Evidence May. 14 2024
Inquiry: The UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North AfricaFound: Foreign Affairs Committee Oral evidence: The UK's engagement with the Middle East and North Africa
Mentions:
1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) of religion or belief, I feel obliged to draw attention to the vulnerability of religious minorities - Speech Link
2: Stella Creasy (LAB - Walthamstow) NGOs report that sexual violence often occurs in religious conflict, particularly in India, Pakistan - Speech Link
3: Lyn Brown (Lab - West Ham) Let’s face it, our resources are limited and the challenges in regions such as the horn of Africa are - Speech Link
Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if his Department will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the religious dimension of the recent attacks against Christians by (a) jihadist groups and (b) Fulani militants in (i) Northern Nigeria and (ii) the Middle Belt.
Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development)
In North East Nigeria, terrorist groups like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa have sought to undermine the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) by attacking those who do not subscribe to their extremist views. Separately, intercommunal violence and criminal banditry in the North West and Middle Belt has a devastating effect on all faith and non-faith communities, including Christians. The root causes of this intercommunal violence are often complex, and include competition over resources and disruption to traditional ways of life created by environmental degradation, in addition to religious factors. The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria programme (SPRiNG) will support Nigeria to address the root causes of conflict in the Middle Belt, including natural resource management challenges. The programme will aim to help 1.5 million women and men benefit from reduced violence in their communities, and support 300,000 people to better adapt to the effects of environmental degradation.
May. 10 2024
Source Page: Gender equality and social inclusion mainstreaming research: final reportFound: groups such as Janjatis), regional minorities (for example Madhesis ), people with disabilities, and religious
May. 09 2024
Source Page: Call for Proposals: UKISF Pacific ProgrammeFound: The NAP is underpinned by the UK’s commitment to defending freedom, democracy and the rules-based international
May. 09 2024
Source Page: Call for Proposals: UKISF Pacific ProgrammeFound: The NAP is underpinned by the UK’s commitment to defending freedom, democracy and the rules-based international
Mentions:
1: Daniel Kawczynski (Con - Shrewsbury and Atcham) No, I will not give way at the moment; I am going to talk about women’s rights, religious rights and - Speech Link
2: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) The Freedom House index gave Western Sahara four out of 100 for freedom in the territory. - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Iain Duncan Smith (Con - Chingford and Woodford Green) China has also expanded its economic footprint in Iran and its strategic footprint in east Africa. - Speech Link
2: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) of religion or belief: Iran suppresses human rights and religious freedom to such an extent in that - Speech Link
3: Chris Law (SNP - Dundee West) This has forced shipping firms to reroute cargo on longer, more expensive journeys around southern Africa - Speech Link
4: Wayne David (Lab - Caerphilly) freedom is a cause for concern. - Speech Link
Oral Evidence May. 07 2024
Inquiry: The UK’s international counter-terrorism policyFound: Nonetheless, they remain committed to the horn of Africa and their objectives there, so they changed