International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, London 2022: aims and objectives
Published 12 May 2022
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Aim of the conference
An inclusive conference that promotes freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) globally, driving forward international efforts to defend FoRB for all.
Objectives
The conference has 5 objectives:
- raise awareness of:
- the current challenges to FoRB across the world
- the relevance of FoRB to other human rights
- best practice in preventing violations and abuses and protecting and promoting FoRB
- use UK leadership and experience in addressing human rights issues and our convening power to improve FoRB for all
- galvanise partner countries and stakeholders to work more closely together to promote and protect FoRB, including by working together to address FoRB violations and abuses
- encourage collective action by governments, human rights experts, civil society, academia and faith and belief actors to address FoRB challenges, exchange best practice, and build shared commitments
- to strengthen the voices of and build the capacity of defenders of FoRB, including religion and belief groups, inspiring future leaders and young people, and building and reinforcing global coalitions for collective action