House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief: London 2022
15 July 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Vicky Ford Con Chelmsford
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The fourth International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief was hosted in London.
- UK funding has been announced to support defenders of freedom of religion or belief and countries willing to enact legislative changes.
- The FCDO will work with civil society to implement conference pledges and foster progress.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the hosting of the fourth International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London, focusing on addressing challenges to religious freedom.
Action requested
New UK funding has been announced for supporting defenders of freedom of religion or belief and for countries ready to make legislative changes. The FCDO will continue working with civil society actors to turn pledges into action and build momentum from the conference.
Key facts
- Conference held on July 5-6, 2022 in London.
- Over 100 countries participated in government delegations, faith groups, and civil society.
- Forty-seven governments made pledges for FoRB support.
- Thirty-four countries signed up to statements protecting and promoting FoRB.