Fiona Bruce is MP for Congleton

Just 15 days now until our international Ministerial on Freedom of Religion or Belief opens in London. Great to see such support from across the world. I’ve recorded a video message on why it’s important #FoRBforAll https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-special-envoy-importance-of-the-international-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-conference-in-london

Good to meet @KemiBadenoch, UK Faith & Communities Minister, today to discuss what more we can do together to promote and protect Freedom of Religion or Belief, in particular through the international ministerial conference we are hosting on 5-6 July #FoRBforAll

As Chair of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance, I and colleagues have expressed our grave concern at the horrific attack on worshippers who gathered together last Sunday at St Francis Xavier Church in #Nigeria to celebrate Pentecost
https://www.state.gov/irfba-chair-and-vice-chairs-statement-on-nigeria/

Great to see so many turn out at Holy Trinity Platt Church Manchester to hear about FoRB and International Ministerial Conference plans for July - and to pass greetings from my Deputy @DavidBurrowesUK currently in Nigeria #FoRBforAll #EndThePersecution

Inspiring meeting this morning, learning about the work of the Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action in empowering faith actors to promote positive change in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Iraq. ⁦@Tearfund⁩ ⁦@SFCG_EU⁩

In just 6 weeks time delegates from across the world will be joining us to discuss what more we can do together to protect and promote freedom of religion or belief. So exciting to check out the venue, just a few steps from the UK Parliament! #FoRBforAll

Want to add my voice to those who have expressed deep sadness at the killing of Deborah Samuel in #Nigeria. Vital that those responsible for this atrocious act are brought to justice.

Good to meet folk from a wide range of faiths and beliefs at yesterday’s #EndThePersecution event in Scotland. Just over 6 weeks until our International Ministerial Conference in London! What can you do to raise awareness of persecution on the grounds of religion or belief?

A privilege to provide a message for the Dialogue of Declarations in Bukhara today. Good to learn of #Uzbekistan’s progress on freedom of religion or belief. As UK Special Envoy & Chair of the IRFBA, I encourage the government to continue the reforms and stand ready to support

Good to join a meeting of the UK Parliament All Party Group on #Egypt with Grand Mufti Dr Shawki Allam. Good to hear his personal commitment to working with people from different faiths/beliefs and to defeat extremism through education. #FoRBforAll

Wonderful to be in the company of so many people so enthusiastic about ForB at today’s meeting of the All Faiths Network in the UK Parliament @FaithsNetwork #FoRBforAll

Deeply concerned to hear of the arrest yesterday of 90 year old Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong - a leading advocate for human rights and senior leader of the Catholic Church in Asia. #HongKong #FoRBforAll

As a Lay Canon of Chester Cathedral, it was good to be interviewed in the morning service yesterday on our International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London on 5-6 July, and to receive such an encouraging reception. ⁦@ChesterCath⁩ #FoRBforAll

Just 2 months to go until Ministers, including from #IRFBA member countries, Parliamentarians, civil society & faith/belief actors gather for the 2022 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London. 🇬🇧 is committed to working to secure #FoRB4All

I wish Muslims in the UK and across the world a very happy and peaceful Eid Mubarak #EidMubarak #Eid-al-Fitr

Delighted to attend a #Ramadan Iftar dinner hosted by ⁦@chiefrabbi⁩ Ephraim Mirvis. Grateful for his work to promote good interfaith relations.

Members, friends and observers of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance have issued a joint statement expressing concern at the increasing repression of and discrimination against the Baha’i community around the world. #IRFBA https://www.state.gov/irfba-statement-on-bahais/

At Easter Christians remember Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross and celebrate his glorious resurrection from the dead, giving thanks for Christ who gave His life for all mankind. I wish everyone celebrating a peaceful and blessed Easter.

Passover is an important time to celebrate liberation and freedom and for people to gather together. I wish Jewish communities around the world a very happy Pesach. #ChagSameach #Passover

Really good to meet Deputy Special Envoy Aaron Keyak @USEAntisemitism last week to discuss opportunities for joint working on freedom of religion or belief and #antisemitism, in particular at our upcoming Ministerial Conference in London on 5-6 July. #FoRB4All

Today is the UN International Day of Conscience. On this day I stop to remember all those in prison on account of their religion or belief. I pledge to keep working for a world where no-one is deprived of liberty because of what they choose to believe, or not to believe #FoRB

Ramadan Kareem to all those observing the holy month of #Ramadan, including the Muslim community in Ukraine, who are currently suffering the devastating effects of war.

The shocking shooting of 18-year old Pooja Kumari in #Pakistan for resisting forced conversion and marriage is far from an isolated incident. More must be done to challenge and change this dreadful practice.

Delighted to give keynote address at yesterday’s conference on digital persecution of religious minorities. An important and evolving trend. Thanks to @OpenDoorsUK @DrDaveLandrum @FrancisTDavis @CadburyCentre @RoehamptonUni for their work on this.