FoRB Leadership Network

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.

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/202…

🎉 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

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

Delighted that FoRBLN #Pakistan will soon be launching its report on the legislative frameworks affecting religious minorities in Pakistan. This in-depth report should become essential reading for all current & future parliamentarians in Pakistan. #FoRB

.@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/new…

#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.

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

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-or…

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

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

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. 🌍🌏🌎

🌍🤝 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.