IARF British Chapter

The British Chapter of the International Association for Religious Freedom promotes freedom of religion and belief across the world.

[Derek McAuley @Derekunit]

A truly retrograde decision which will directly impact on inter religious cooperation locally and nationally

[Paul Gareth Weller @PaulGWeller]

In my Baptist Tomes article I argue that the unique @IFNetUK is in peril as a consequence of a new funding position apparently being taken by Secretary of State at @for_levelling that can be seens as of concern to religious freedom + charitable governance https://t.co/e15C1vaGEg

[Paul Gareth Weller @PaulGWeller]

Shame on UK Government for this undermining of a unique in Europe @annettedittert body by at least apparently seeking to interfere in governance of @IFNetUK, the remit of which has been to engage in inter-faith relations on the broadest possible basis as exactly needed right now

[IARF British Chapter @BritishIarf]

Appalling decision which is not justified

[Inter Faith Network @IFNetUK]

WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING
The Co-Chairs of @IFNetUK have today received a letter from Secretary of State Rt Hon Michael Gove MP saying that funding offered, subject to conditions, to IFN in July 2023 for the period until March 2024 would not be provided. The reasons are foreshadowed in his earlier letter of 19 January to them and relate to the inclusion on IFN's Board of a Trustee who is a member of the Muslim Council of Britain. IFN's Board meets tomorrow and a statement will be issued in due course.

[Paul Gareth Weller @PaulGWeller]

@Theosthinktank + @mlmpennington - as a former Christian Trustee of @IFNetUK thank you for making this succinct + cogent argument about why UK government‘s apparent decision to defund the unique in Europe IFNetUk is retrograde, tragic and irresponsible @enorb_eu + @annettedittert

[Andrew Graystone @AndrewGraystone]

The Inter Faith Network looks set to close in the next fortnight, because the government has withdrawn its funding. @Theos believes this is a bad move for community relations. @mlmpennington explains why.

[Mark Umpleby 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺🏳️‍⚧️ @MarkUmpl]

I’ve really appreciated the work & support of the @IFNetUK in my ministry particularly in work to bring diverse communities together but also in their support during hugely challenging/awful times & events. Inter faith network is never more needed and should be funded! #ifnetwork

[IARF British Chapter @BritishIarf]

As a founder member of the InterFaith Network we are shocked at the Government's decision to defund the Interfaith Network. This will adversely affect community relations in the UK

[Theos @Theosthinktank]

"The government’s apparent decision to defund the nation’s most prominent interfaith organization (@IFNetUK), just as it is needed most... is the wrong decision."

@mlmpennington lines out why we need more interfaith work in the UK - not less.https://t.co/WhZYKgyg7y

[CSW Advocacy (INACTIVE) @CSWadvocacy]

It was a pleasure to share CSW's latest report, Belief and Belonging: indigenous identity and freedom of religion or belief, with stakeholders @UKFoRBForum and @UK_FoRBEnvoy today.

[IARF British Chapter @BritishIarf]

@BritishIarf a member of the @UKFoRBForum

[Derek McAuley @Derekunit]

Pleased to be able to attend but online for @BritishIarf

[IARF British Chapter @BritishIarf]

Many condolences from the British Chapter to IARF Japan Chapter on the death of their long serving President Rev Norio Sakai @rkuk_official

[Inter Faith Network @IFNetUK]

Today is Omisoka, the Japanese New Year festival. Further information about festivals at: https://t.co/vlvWPKJclz with thanks to @shapcalendar

[Inter Faith Network @IFNetUK]

Happy Bodhi Day to Buddhists will be marking Bodhi Day. Further information about festivals at: https://t.co/vlvWPKJclz with thanks to @shapcalendar

[Inter Faith Network @IFNetUK]

Warm congratulations to those recognised in the New Year's Honours list for services including to #faith, #cohesion, #integration & #interfaith relations: @chiefrabbi, @_JasvirSingh, @marievanderzyl (@BoardofDeputies), @JonathanArkush, Usman Ali, Revd David Kale & Md Wakkas Khan.

[Margaritis Schinas @MargSchinas]

Happy to announce the appointment of Frans van Daele, as new Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU.

Committed to ensure that all faiths and beliefs are respected around the globe and to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue.

[IARF British Chapter @BritishIarf]

This book includes his term as President of IARF, including an intensive visit to the United States

[Unitarian History @UnitarianHist]

Find out more by reading the first biography "James Chuter Ede: Liberal and Labour Traditions" by Stephen Hart from https://t.co/0flVUMt1bt

[IARF British Chapter @BritishIarf]

King Charles and Religious Freedom https://t.co/Gve4dGumvd

[LBC @LBC]

King Charles III: 'Whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you with loyalty, respect and love.’

[Qari Asim MBE @QariAsim]

Participated in a special #podcast episode reflecting on #TheQueen commitment to her own faith & achieving religious harmony across faiths.
#KingCharlesIII pledges to continue this legacy: “whatever may be your background or beliefs, I shall endeavour to serve you..”#kingsspeech

[UnitedReformedChurch @UnitedReformed]

The URC shares in the grief of the nations following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. Please use our reflections, prayers and suggested readings in your church or personal mourning and commemorations as we grieve the loss of the monarch https://t.co/SxFLtfZSEE