Category: news
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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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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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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…
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The UK Government Appoint New Special Envoy for FoRB
David Smith MP has today been appointed as the new UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). He will take up the appointment in the New Year. Read More
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A New FoRB Foundation Trustee
We are pleased to welcome Daryl Watson our newly appointed trustee to the FoRB Foundation Team. Daryl brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm and we are pleased to have him with us. He will be utilising his training experience to help raise awareness of FoRB. Learn more about Daryl
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MP tables bill to make Freedom of Religion or Belief Envoy a permanent role
Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford and a member of Christians in Parliament, has tabled a private members bill to make the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and Belief a permanent position. The role was occupied by the former Conservative MP Fiona Bruce, who had campaigned for the same thing before parliament was abruptly dissolved, and an…
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FoRB Foundation – Supporting Widows of Bokkos
It is approaching a year since a horrible attack took place against the people of Bokkos. Many have been left grieving their loved ones whilst struggling to make ends meet. Husbands, Wives and Children taken too early from their families leaving an irreplaceable void and emptiness for those remaining that seems impossible to fill. We…
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FoRB Foundation and Nigeria, Plateau State Governor
The FoRB Foundation meets with Nigeria’s Plateau State Governor