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This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.
Lord Ahmad responds to an independent assessment of how the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office implemented recommendations to support persecuted Christians.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
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.
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.
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