House of Lords 6th January 2022Lord Alton of Liverpool to move that this House takes note of (1) the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ estimate that 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide, 42 per cent of whom are children, and 32 per cent of whom are...
Picking cabbages and tangerines to survive, about 60 church members from southern China are seeking asylum in South Korea, citing persecution by the Communist Party. They were asked to sign papers renouncing their Christian beliefs and told ” You should inculcate our beliefs, teach the children to listen to the party and follow the party,’” – Wall Street Journal
Chen Jingjing was reluctant to go to South Korea but decided to do it for her two young sons. PHOTO: JUN MICHAEL PARK FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Picking cabbages and tangerines to survive, about 60 church members from southern China are...
CHINA: In a further attack on freedom of religion or belief, CSW reports that Protestant PASTOR YANG HUA HAS BEEN BEATEN BY A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN GUIZHOU
CHINA: CSW Reports That Protestant PASTOR YANG HUA HAS BEEN BEATEN BY A GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN GUIZHOU 24 May 2021 CHINA: PASTOR YANG HUA BEATEN BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN GUIZHOU Chinese pastor Yang Hua of Living Stone Church was attacked and beaten by a government...
Standing up for religious freedom. Webinar on Faith and Freedom – What it looks like and why we should fight for it . Religious freedom is often described as an “orphaned right”. This liberty, central to a free society, is under-recognised and frequently trampled on.
Standing up for religious freedom. Webinar on Faith and Freedom - What it looks like and why we should fight for it . Religious freedom is often described as an “orphaned right”. This liberty, central to a free society, is under-recognised and frequently trampled on....
In a very welcome appointment Fiona Bruce MP has been appointed as the U.K. Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.
Fiona Bruce MP with Lord Alton, Baroness Cox and others in Mr.Speaker’s House at the launch of a report on Genocide Fiona Bruce, Conservative MP for Congleton, and a Vice Chair of the APPG for Freedom of Religion or Belief has been appointed by Prime Minister Boris...
Red Wednesday: Time to see red about persecution.
Time to see red about persecution Five years ago I suggested we create a day - Red Wednesday- to commemorate the millions persecuted for their religion or belief . It’s great to see how many people have got behind Red Westminster. Ewelina Ochab has today published...
An event on November 20th on World Children’s Day, organised by Jubilee Campaign, to shine a light on religious persecution in China and the impact on children. Details of how to attend:
Jubilee Campaign To Host Virtual Event- "World Children's Day 2020: China's Ban on Worship" As November 20 marks World Children’s Day 2020 as well as the 31st Anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, we urge the...
For 18 years David Alton was a Member of the House of Commons and today he is an Independent Crossbench Life Peer in the UK House of Lords.
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UK aid supporting minorities in Pakistan – short debate House of Lords 25th April 2024. Full Text of Speeches and Recording of Debate
Lords Grand CommitteeThursday 25 April 2024 Full debate: https://youtu.be/VMSZpOq_oyk Lord Alton of Liverpool:I am grateful to all noble lords participating in today’s short debate about ways in which UK development aid to Pakistan- rising from £41.5 million this...
Letter to the Prime Minister calling for Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
The Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MPPrime Minister10 Downing StreetLondonSW1A 2AAApril 24, 2024 Dear Prime Minister,I am writing to you on the occasion of the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On April24th, Armenians worldwide commemorate this day, which has...
At the crossroads: Will the free world choose isolationism or global leadership? Essay for GIS Reports April 19th 2024.
https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/crossroads-isolationism-leadership At the crossroads: Will the free world choose isolationism or global leadership? LORD DAVID ALTON OF LIVERPOOL READING TIME: 16 MIN History teaches us that isolationism leads to disaster. Will the...