Author: Matthew Jones
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Reflections on the IRF Summit 2025
This January, the IRF Summit united a diverse coalition of over ninety organizations representing more than thirty distinct faith traditions in Washington DC. This two-day summit serves as a platform for advocates dedicated to promoting and discussing the right of Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) worldwide. Attendees engaged in both breakout and plenary sessions…
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Prayer Breakfast with Bishop Philip Mounstephen
During the IRF Summit, Bishop Philip Mounstephen hosted a prayer breakfast, where individuals from various faiths and organizations gathered in unity. The event featured a powerful address from David Smith, the newly appointed Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). Smith shared his background and early experiences supporting victims of FoRB violations, sharing…
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FoRB FCA Dinner at DC
The FoRB Foundation held its annual FCA Dinner at Washington DC with Brendan Ohara MP, Carter Allen, Lance Walker and FCA Members.
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The FoRB Foundation at IRF
The FoRB Foundation attended this years IRF Summit with Brendan O’Hara MP. With a gathering of experts, faith leaders, politicians and NGO’s the IRF Summit is one of the largest gatherings of its kind. Hosted at Washington DC and its 5th year the summit lived up to its ever growing reputation. With opportunities to learn,…
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REDI for Sport
The FORB Foundation has been working with Brian Grim of the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation to adapt the REDI Index for use within the sporting sector. The REDI Index is already in use by fortune 500 organisations as a display of their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. The Religious Equity, Diversity and Inclusion…
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January 2025
We cannot replace what has been taken but we can provide a little help to see them through difficult times. Thanks to people donating to the FoRB foundation, we were able to help 100 widows and single mothers with food to help them as they continue their remarkable journey of recovery. Read More We are…
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Announcing the New FoRB Council of Ambassadors
We are pleased to make you aware of the newly organized FoRB Council of Ambassadors (FCA.) Members will play a meaningful role in promoting the cause of freedom of religion or belief and human rights worldwide. Under the leadership of the FoRB staff and officers, the members of the FCA share their time, talents, and…
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Announcing The FoRB Foundation Tour
A unique opportunity to travel with those who have a fondness for theUK’s culture, people, language, history, and institutions. British & LDS Church History with The Freedom of Religion or Belief Foundation in the UK – Bountiful Travel The FoRB Foundation has partnered with Bountiful Travel, a tour operator who has spent years developing relationships…
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The FoRB Foundation participates in the 2025 International Religious Freedom Summit 2025
In early February, Foundation Team members will attend and be part of the IRF Summit, International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit), which is held annually in Washington DC. The IRF Summit brings together a broad coalition of partners who passionately support religious freedom around the globe for an annual two-day in-person event. Ninety plus organizations…
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Dare to Overcome
What a privilege it has been to participate in the Dare to Overcome conference in Delhi, India this week with Ruth Jones MP, Baroness Verma and Julie Jones APPG FoRB from the UK. It was great to be involved in the roundtable discussion and to see the incredible preliminary work undertaken by the team at…