A network of parliamentarians and belief leaders dedicated to promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Supported by #UKaid. Retweet≠endorsement
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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
3 Nov 2023
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.
2 Nov 2023
"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
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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
16 Oct 2023
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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
2 Oct 2023
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
2 Oct 2023
קבוצה של צליינים יוצאת עם הצלב לרחוב שער האריות ונתקלת בקבוצה של מתפללים יהודים עם 4 המינים ואז מתחילות היריקות. ספרתי לפחות 7 בכמה שניות.
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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
3 Oct 2023
An important (and often forgotten) part of the story of the peoples of these lands.
3 Oct 2023
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
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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
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14 Aug 2023
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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
11 Aug 2023
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. 🇵🇰
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11 Aug 2023
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
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10 Aug 2023
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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
30 Jul 2023
.@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." 🇬🇧🇵🇰
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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
31 Jul 2023
#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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
30 Jul 2023
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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
17 Jul 2023
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
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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
17 Jul 2023
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.
17 Jul 2023
‘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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
15 Jun 2023
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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FoRB Leadership Network retweeted
15 Jun 2023
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.
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