Similar to days such as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the 22nd August aims to lead to greater awareness of the prevalence of religious persecution and the violence faced by minorities, such as by Christians in the Middle East and Yazidis in Myanmar, and lead to change across the world in the experience of religious groups.
The recent report by the Bishop of Truro highlighted the difficulties Christians face in Iraq, Nigeria and Sri Lanka, among other countries, because of factors like blasphemy laws, religious conflict and the oppression of churches.
Religious freedom charity Open Doors have been highlighting how Christians in North Korea face labour camps, with one Christian saying there was a sign up saying: “Do not try to escape; you will be killed”.
Many Christians have fled countries like Somalia and Pakistan, such as the Bakhsh family who are seeking asylum in Scotland.
This month, a pastor was killed in Mexico during the church service.
Today is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. The UK remains committed to ensuring the safety & protection of all faiths or beliefs and the freedom to worship & practice as people so choose #FoRBmatters pic.twitter.com/NfyPMdH9KN
— Human Rights at FCO (@FCOHumanRights) August 22, 2019
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