Government says it is committed to supporting the rights of ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and are supporting the development of inclusive and representative reconciliation processes; and responds to questions about justice for the victims of Daesh genocide...
Shocking report describes how China demands Christian symbols are replaced with Communist images. And they are surprised that all over the world free people are rejecting this intolerant ideology
Shocking report describes how China demands Christian symbols are replaced with Communist images. And they are surprised that all over the world free people are rejecting this intolerant ideology...
Hatred of none and love of all is a pretty good maxim by which to live your life. New Report on the Plight of Ahmadis Launched at Westminster:
https://appg-ahmadiyyamuslim.org.uk/report/ Hatred of none and love of all is a pretty good maxim by which to live your life. But that love – and willingness to live in peace alongside others– has too often been repaid with hatred: with intolerance,...
Joint Statement to Commemorate International Justice Day, 17 July 2020 – and the failure to bring to justice those responsible for Genocide.
Joint Statement to Commemorate International Justice Day, 17 July 2020 - and the failure to bring to justice those responsible for Genocide. https://genocideresponse.org/2020/07/without-justice-and-recognition-the-genocide-by-daesh-continues/ [gallery...
Michael Nazir Ali is right: There is no justification for turning Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Michael Nazir Ali is right: There is no justification for turning Hagia Sophia into a mosque. For 1000 years Turkey's Hagia Sophia was the world's largest cathedral. Its painful...
New article on the deteriorating situation of religious freedom in Iran and a warning to Western politicians of the complex nature of the Iranian regime and the extremist ideology underpinning its politics and behaviour
This article by David Alton and Dr.Wael Aleji reflects on the deteriorating situation of religious freedom in Iran and warns Western politicians of the complex nature of the Iranian regime and the extremist ideology...
As a report emerges of the death of Chinese Bishop, James Su Zhimin, of Baoding, following his arrest and disappearance 17 years ago after previous periods of forced labour and house arrest, the UK Government says, in a welcome announcement, that it will use its new sanction regime of Magnitsky powers to boost protection for persecuted groups. And the US announces new sanctions because of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
As a report emerges of the death of Chinese Bishop, James Su Zhimin, of Baoding, following his arrest and disappearance 17 years ago after previous periods of forced labour and house arrest, the UK Government says, in a welcome announcement, that it will use its...
Parliamentary Replies from the UK Government following the publication of the recent report on Nigeria (“An Unfolding Genocide?”) by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Parliamentary Replies from the UK Government following the publication of the recent report on Nigeria ("An Unfolding Genocide?")by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief Baroness Sugg,...
COVID-19 Effect on the Situation of Religious Minorities – Letter Sent today to the UK Government from Lord Alton of Liverpool, Baroness Cox of Queensbury, Jim Shannon MP, His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, Bishop Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, the Lord Bishop of Coventry, Jessica Giles, Open University, Director of the Project on Interdisciplinary Law and Religion Studies, Professor Javaid Rehman, Senior Consultant with APPG on Pakistani Minorities, Institute of Development Studies, Aid to the Church in Need (UK), Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Coalition for Genocide Response, Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development, and Coptic Office for Advocacy and Public Policy.
Letter Sent today - June 3rd 20202 - to the Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad by Lord Alton of Liverpool, Baroness Cox of Queensbury, Jim Shannon MP, His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, Bishop Philip Mounstephen, Bishop...
Coalition for Genocide Response launches “40 Minutes on Human Rights with…”this, week,with the Bishop of Truro, the Rt. Rev. Philip Mounstephen, who spoke on the issue of violations of the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and the additional strain faced by those persecuted – Covid19.
Earlier today, together with the co-founders of the Coalition for Genocide Response, Luke de Pulford and Ewelina Ochab, I launched a new webinar series '40 Minutes on Human Rights with...' The short webinar series focuses on some of the contemporary issues...
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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Female genital mutilation in The Gambia raised with The Gambia’s Foreign Minister
Lord Benyon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL3714): Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool :To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are working with the United Nations and...
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...