A network of parliamentarians and belief leaders dedicated to promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Supported by #UKaid. Retweet≠endorsement
Africa & South Asia
Joined October 2019
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Please watch this short interview with British MP Layla Moran who has family living in Gaza and the West Bank. Important to hear and understand this testimony.
"They can't move... there is nowhere in Gaza that is safe"
Lib Dem MP Layla Moran tells #PoliticsLive about her extended family who are "frozen in fear" sheltering in a church complex in Gaza
bbc.in/3tZUUvt
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An article I wrote for the Telegraph today. Sadly I disagree with the title they gave it as I did not express it like that. 'Most Israelis and Palestinians want nothing to do with violence' telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…
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This is disgusting and disturbing. Something similar, but not as bad, has occurred to our pilgrim groups on two recent occasions of walking the Way of the Cross. It seems that spitting at Christians is taught and affirmed by parts of the Haredi community. @PhrancisMartin
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An important (and often forgotten) part of the story of the peoples of these lands.
The story of Eid Haddad -
One of many who shared their family histories for
#TheMandates, the new 3 part series I’m presenting on @BBCRadio4 & @BBCSounds -starts today at 1600bst
bbc.com/news/world-middle-ea…
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🎉 Episode 2 is on! 🎧
Ever wondered about #FoRB's sway over #Gambia's politics? Curious about how #parliamentarians champion #humanrights there?
Jump in with two MPs from #IPPFoRB network as they dive into the heart of The Gambia's democratic journey. shorturl.at/dhAP9
Delighted to have partnered with @IPP_FoRB in their new podcast series #FoRB & politics. Great opening conversation with Prof Heiner Bielefeldt, former UN Spec Rap on FoRB, on what is FoRB, why its important & some of the challenges it faces. #FoRBinaPod bit.ly/3OQduhA
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One of Pakistan’s greatest strengths is its diversity. On National Minorities Day, the UK reiterates its unwavering support to freedom of religion or belief, symbolised by the white in the flag. 🇵🇰
Check out latest resource from FoRBLN partner #ResilientWomenNetwork Its CEO @asiya_nasir16 is a former parliamentarian & well placed to advise on steps necessary to implement existing legislation affecting freedom of religion or belief in #Pakistan. #FoRB bit.ly/3s6RZA8
Today in Islamabad, FoRBLN partner #ResilientWomenNetwork launched its report on the legislative barriers to religious freedom in #Pakistan which we hope will become an important resource for parliamentarians. #FoRB #MinorityRights bit.ly/3s6RZA8
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🎉IPPFoRB is proud to launch the #podcast "Forb & Politics"🎙️
The series is part of our cooperation with @FoRB_Network. Join us in exploring #FoRB, #humanrights, and #politics in Western Africa 🇸🇱🇬🇲
Learn more and listen to our first episode here: ippforb.com/newsroom/2023/fo…
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.@JaneMarriottUK: "I am delighted to be here in Pakistan, a country that deeply matters to the UK. With over 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage in the UK making up every part of British society, we have a special and ever-growing bond." 🇬🇧🇵🇰
gov.uk/government/news/briti…
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#Bangladesh -Amid escalating violence &arrests during ongoing protests, I urge all parties to exercise restraint. I remind authorities of their duty to guarantee the right to p/assembly &refrain from using exces/ force. Respecting dissenting voices is key for fair&free elections.
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Deeply saddened and outraged by the heinous suicide attack in Bajur.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this painful time. Let us stand united against such senseless violence and work together to build a world where peace and compassion prevail. #Bajur
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This annual address will feature Shahidul Alam, a distinguished scholar, opinion leader and activist who will address issues of democracy + human rights in South Asia #democracy #southasia #humanrights #bangladesh #pakistan #AsmaJahangir #usa #wilsoncenter
wilsoncenter.org/event/speak…
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What resources can religious leaders draw on when countering hateful expression and violence? NHC’s @GunnarEkelveSly is among the contributors to this important new volume.
‘Religion, Hateful Expression and Violence’ (1,146 pp.), one-click access: toaep.org/ps-pdf/41-bergsmo-… (Ch. 1: legal-tools.org/doc/x0h6cl/). Case studies, normative frameworks, motivations, and measures available: time to supplement the human rights approach. #HateSpeech #TOAEP #CILRAP
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Intolerance towards minority groups, including communities of #religion and belief, is rising.
#MPs and religious leaders met in #Morocco for the first global Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue.
How did it end?
Read the Marrakesh Communiqué
➡️ipu.org/IFD23PR
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Delegations from 7️⃣0️⃣ countries attended #IPU's Parliamentary Conference on #Interfaith Dialogue, where @NazilaGhanea urged delegates to seek unity in opposition against violence, extremism and escalating hatred.
Read the Press release🗞️
➡️ipu.org/IFD23PR
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IPPFoRB Director,@Fer_SanMartin, meets the Secretary General of @IPUParliament, @MartinChungong, at the #IPU Parliamentary Conference on #Interfaith Dialogue🇲🇦
We are excited about driving partnerships to promote #FoRB for everyone, everywhere. 🌍🌏🌎
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🌍🤝 Calling all Parliamentarians! 🗳️
We invite current and former MPs to endorse the #NairobiDeclaration, a powerful initiative promoting #FoRB for everyone, everywhere.
To endorse the Nairobi Declaration, visit lnkd.in/dKYRu2Xw.
