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This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
Today (23 November) Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces that next summer the UK will host a global summit to promote freedom of religion or belief for all.
At the UK-hosted conference, Liz Truss called for everyone to work together to defend freedom of religion or belief and show the potential for positive change.
You can watch sessions from the 2-day Freedom of Religion or Belief conference that the UK hosted in London on 5 and 6 July 2022.
The programme outlines the events that will take place on 5 and 6 July 2022 for this freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) conference.
The UK will host faith, belief, government and civil society leaders to call for more action to protect freedom of religion or belief around the world.
Countries represented at the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) have co-signed this statement to show their support.
This thematic statement on freedom of religion or belief and digital technology includes a list of national government co-signatories.
This thematic statement on freedom of religion or belief in conflict or insecure contexts includes a list of national government co-signatories.
Saffienne Vincent-Neal (UK delegation) briefs OSCE counterparts on London 2022 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
The conference will bring together government, civil society, faith and belief groups to agree action to promote freedom of religion or belief internationally.
Minister of State Lord Ahmad looks forward to the UK hosting the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London in July 2022.
This thematic statement on freedom of religion or belief and cultural heritage includes a list of national government co-signatories.
This thematic statement on freedom of religion or belief and youth (people aged 15 to 24) includes a list of national government co-signatories.
This thematic statement on freedom of religion or belief and civil society includes a list of national government co-signatories.
Lord Ahmad responds to an independent assessment of how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office implemented recommendations to support persecuted Christians.
Fiona Bruce MP outlines plans for the UK-hosted 2-day ministerial conference and explains the role of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance.
Saffienne Vincent-Neal (UK delegation) informed OSCE counterparts about the International Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief held in London this week.
Countries represented at the conference were invited to co-sign statements on protecting, promoting and preventing violations of freedom of religion or belief.
This thematic statement on freedom of religion or belief and education includes a list of national government co-signatories.
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