GMA

Global Minorities Alliance (GMA) is a Scottish Registered Charity No: SC045088. We promote justice, peace and equality through advocacy and community projects

[GMA @no2persecution]

@WFP estimates that 783 million people around the world go to bed on an empty stomach.

Our food programme provided 100 meals to brick kiln children in Faisalabad, Pakistan @BillGates

[GMA @no2persecution]

@BataPakistanLtd We are looking for a partnership to support brick kiln children in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Do you have a contact email for a manager to discuss how to provide shoes for less privileged children in Pakistan? Please DM us. Thanks

[GMA @no2persecution]

We are very thankful to everyone who has donated to GMA's emergency appeal so far and we are immensely proud of the excellent work our colleagues on the ground in Pakistan have delivered already.

https://t.co/u7VS518RPf

[Voicepk.net @voicepkdotnet]

🚨 Despite a clear order by the LHC last week that Ahmadi places of worship built before 1984 cannot be demolished or altered, police in Shahdara Town demolished an arch in one of the places of worship.

On Friday, 15-20 policemen arrived at the location and demanded that the Ahmadis themselves demolish the Arch. Even after the community members presented the decision of the LHC to the police and told them that it was a pre-partition building, the policemen continued demolishing the structure.

#LahoreHighCourt #Ahmadiyya

[APPG for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community @APPG_Muslim]

Parliamentary debate on the 'Treatment of #Ahmadi Muslims in #Pakistan' will be held on Wednesday 6 September 2023 in Westminster Hall.

[GMA @no2persecution]

In a next stage, we will assess the damage done to individual homes and households and provide further aid according to the costs that each family is faced with.

We continue to fundraise for this cause. If you are able to help, please visit: https://t.co/dJkhrsRMZI /2

[GMA @no2persecution]

We are very pleased to be able to share pictures of our local GMA team distributing the first wave of aid to families affected by the mob violence in Jaranwala.
Each family has received in the first instance monetary aid worth about a month’s salary. /1

[Saleem ud Din @SaleemudDinAA]

LHC Issues Landmark Verdict On Applying Blasphemy Law On Ahmadi Places Of Worship https://t.co/YVa6XFlR37

[GMA @no2persecution]

Pakistan Churches attack: Our team of volunteers is on ground in Pakistan providing emergency support to victims of violence. We have launched our emergency appeal to provide financial support to families. Join us to support the persecuted families https://t.co/dJkhrsRMZI

[Aid to the Church in Need UK @acn_uk]

PAKISTAN: Christian schools promoting religious tolerance. Read our latest news here https://t.co/ResreJGw8F
📸 https://t.co/ResreJGw8F

[Faraz Pervaiz @FarazPervaiz3]

Pakistani Muslim extremists chant religious slogans Labaik Ya Rasool Allah لبیک یا رسول اللہ as they burn down a #Churches Attacks come after local Muslims accused a #Christian family of #blasphemy.

Such pro-blasphemy brigades in #Pakistan are known to have state-backing. #Jaranwala #JaranwalaIncident

[Shaan @Shanyousaf6]

Another attack on Ahmadiyya Mosque in Sambrial, Sialkot. This is 18th such attack in 2023.

It was heartening to see people condemning & standing with our Christian community in Jaranwala but sadly Ahmadis are even deprived of this basic gesture of humanity.

#AhmadiApartheid

[Saleem ud Din @SaleemudDinAA]

It is refreshing to see that members of the civil society, politicians, government officials, the administration, and other activists have condemned the recent unfortunate attacks against the Christian Community in Jaranwala, and this is how it should be. The prompt action by the government, from registering a strong FIR to arresting the culprits, is much appreciated; However, this should also be extended to the most persecuted community in Pakistan. It is disheartening to witness this lack of action and vocal support for the protection of Ahmadies in Pakistan. For years, the Ahmadiyya Community has been facing these attacks and threats. Yet, this deafening silence on this issue raises questions about our collective commitment to upholding fundamental rights for all citizens. To this date, in this year alone, 17 Ahmadiyya places of worship and 13 Ahmadiyya graves and graveyards have been desecrated, which is a clear violation of religious freedom and an attack on the principles of tolerance and equality. If we fail to condemn these attacks today, then I fear that this menace will continue to engulf our entire nation.

[Arshad Yousafzai @Arshadyousafzay]

Last night, in Lahore's Latex Colony, a violent mob stormed a small factory owned by Ahmadis. They chanted slogans "Qadyani Kafir" & then police arrived. Instead of arrested attackers they apprehended 6 Ahmadis. No FIR, No access to families to meet them, shifted to Central Jail

[UK FoRB Envoy @UK_FoRBEnvoy]

I am horrified to learn of the violent attacks against Christians in #Jaranwala, Punjab, today. The UK stands in solidarity with persecuted Christians in Pakistan and around the world. We must defend freedom of religion or belief for all.

[GMA @no2persecution]

#Pakistan #JaranwalaIncident #persecution #faith #blasphemy

[Faraz Pervaiz @FarazPervaiz3]

This is an open #Church the victim Pastor sent me this video wherein the extremists not only vandalising Church but also took the gate away.
#Jaraanwala #blasphemy #Christian

[Benazir Shah @Benazir_Shah]

The Christian community of Jaranwala returns to their neighbourhood to find their homes ransacked and gutted.

“What the mob could not steal they burned to the ground,” said one woman.

[Christian Journalists Association of Pakistan CJAP @cjap_official]

جڑانوالہ کی رہائشی مسیحی عورتوں اپنے گھر کو ٹوٹ پھوٹ کا شکار اور جلا ہوا دیکھ کر ایک دوسرے کے گلے لگ کے رو رہی ہیں۔
ایک عورت نے کہا، ہجوم جو سامان لوٹ کر لے جا نہیں سکے اس کو آگ لگا گے۔
#Jaranwala
#MinoritieaInPakistan
#JusticeForJaranwala
#JusticeforPakistaiMinorities

[Sonia Patras @SoniaPatras]

Once again, we witness the state yielding to regressive pressure factions, even in the face of blatant intimidation. This showcases, perhaps in its darkest form, how victims are made to feel their existence depends on the majority's tolerance.