Named the first ever Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon has also been asked to champion dialogue and respect between difference faith groups.
Lord Ahmad said: “In too many parts of the world, religious minorities are persecuted, discriminated against and treated as second class citizens.
“As a man of faith, I feel this very keenly.
“Freedom of religion or belief is a human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It must be respected.
“People from all faiths or none should be free to practise as they wish. This respect is key to global stability, and is in all our interests.
Lord Ahmad will work with faith groups and governments across the globe to highlight religious persecution and what can be done to tackle it.
Delighted and deeply honoured to be entrusted with this important responsibility by @theresa_may https://t.co/f73MeczXR9
— Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (@tariqahmadbt) July 4, 2018
Prime Minister Theresa May said: “Religious discrimination blights the lives of millions of people across the globe and leads to conflict and instability.
“Both here and abroad, individuals are being denied the basic right of being able to practise their faith free of fear.
“Tolerance for those of different faiths is fundamental to our values, and is an issue I know is already of great importance to Lord Ahmad, who is constantly looking for fresh…
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