Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 8134

Sub-Saharan Africa: Religious Freedom

Tabled: 9 October 2024

Answered: 18 October 2024

Question

Esther McVey

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether it is his policy to support the establishment of an international commission of inquiry by the UN on religious persecution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer

Anneliese Dodds

The UK continues to champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. No one should live in fear because of what they do, or do not believe in. We work to uphold the right to FoRB multilaterally, including through our...

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