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Official account of the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. David Smith MP, Member of Parliament for North Northumberland. @FCDOGovUK

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I send my warmest wishes to Buddhists at home and abroad as you mark #Vesak Day, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.

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The UK strongly condemns today's horrific attack at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Christian community. We stand in solidarity with the Syrian people and remain committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms.

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This is an appalling atrocity in Syria. The idea that anyone should be targeted for an horrific attack like this for any reason, let alone simply because of their faith is repellant. We can’t let evil win. My prayers are with those affected. theguardian.com/world/2025/jun…

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Today I had a valuable meeting with Sheikh Al Mafoud Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace منتدى أبوظبي للسلم, Bishop Justin Welby and Lord Rook to discuss interreligious dialogue and understanding in the Middle East and Africa.

Today I had a valuable meeting with Sheikh Al Mafoud <a href="/adpeaceforum/">Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace منتدى أبوظبي للسلم</a>, Bishop Justin Welby and Lord Rook to discuss interreligious dialogue and understanding in the Middle East and Africa.
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Great to engage with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on their work across Asia, ahead of the UK event on Tibetan Buddhism in Geneva this afternoon

Great to engage with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on their work across Asia, ahead of the UK event on Tibetan Buddhism in Geneva this afternoon
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Wonderful to meet this courageous group of human rights defenders, standing up for the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief across China. Thank you for your powerful testimony.

Wonderful to meet this courageous group of human rights defenders, standing up for the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief across China. Thank you for your powerful testimony.
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Delighted to speak at the UK-hosted event on #TibetanBuddhism at the #UN in Geneva today. The right to freedom of religion or belief must be protected for all, including for Tibetan Buddhists across the world. This includes the freedom to choose their own religious leaders.

Delighted to speak at the UK-hosted event on #TibetanBuddhism at the #UN in Geneva today. The right to freedom of religion or belief must be protected for all, including for Tibetan Buddhists across the world. This includes the freedom to choose their own religious leaders.
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I met Simin Fahandej the Baha’i International Community UN Representative, discussing the current and historic situation of the #Bahai community in Iran and beyond. This continuing struggle shows why we must keep up our fight against persecution on the grounds of religion or belief.

I met <a href="/siminfa/">Simin Fahandej</a> the Baha’i International Community UN Representative, discussing the current and historic situation of the #Bahai community in Iran and beyond. This continuing struggle shows why we must keep up our fight against persecution on the grounds of religion or belief.
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Yesterday I was honoured to set out the UK’s approach to protecting freedom of religion or belief Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office with Collins of Highbury. We will never waver in our efforts to ensure that no one need live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. gov.uk/government/spe…

Yesterday I was honoured to set out the UK’s approach to protecting freedom of religion or belief <a href="/FCDOGovUK/">Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office</a> with <a href="/Lord_Collins/">Collins of Highbury</a>. We will never waver in our efforts to ensure that no one need live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. 
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The #Yazidi community endured unimaginable atrocities committed by Daesh. Yesterday I met with Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg to understand the challenges Yazidis continue to face and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to ensuring their right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld.

The #Yazidi community endured unimaginable atrocities committed by Daesh.
Yesterday I met with Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg to understand the challenges Yazidis continue to face and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to ensuring their right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld.
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Hearing the harrowing experiences of survivors and families from Srebrenica has had a profound impact on me. 30 years on from the horrific genocide, we will never forget those who were brutally killed and will continue to honour their memory.

Hearing the harrowing experiences of survivors and families from Srebrenica has had a profound impact on me.
 
30 years on from the horrific genocide, we will never forget those who were brutally killed and will continue to honour their memory.
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Great to catch up with Andrew Copson this week. Looking forward to working with Humanists UK as we take forward new UK strategy on promoting freedom of religion or belief for all around the world.

Great to catch up with <a href="/andrewcopson/">Andrew Copson</a> this week. Looking forward to working with <a href="/Humanists_UK/">Humanists UK</a>  as we take forward new UK strategy on promoting freedom of religion or belief for all around the world.
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Delighted to meet Prof. Koutoub Mostapha Sano, Secretary-General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, leading international voice for promoting interfaith dialogue and religious freedoms. A productive discussion about deepening UK engagement with OIC and its Member States.

Delighted to meet Prof. Koutoub Mostapha Sano, Secretary-General of the <a href="/IIFA_official/">International Islamic Fiqh Academy</a>, leading international voice for promoting interfaith dialogue and religious freedoms. A productive discussion about deepening UK engagement with <a href="/OIC_OCI/">OIC</a> and its Member States.
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Horrified by the violence in Southern Syria. A sustainable ceasefire is vital. I spoke to Syrian Foreign Minister @AsaadHshaibani yesterday as part of UK efforts to urge a peaceful resolution. We want to see the fighting ended, civilians protected and humanitarian access

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What I take from this is a clear message that there will be accountability for all crimes, including those currently being perpetrated in the south. All Syrians must be protected and all Syrians must be held accountable for their actions.

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I welcome the statement today by the National Committee into the coastal violence in Syria. Its report and recommendations are an essential and timely committment to the pursuit of truth, justice & accountability for all Syrians.