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<p>The Jain and Zoroastrian communities of this country have made, and continue to
make a positive contribution to life in the United Kingdom. The Government values
this contribution enormously.</p><p>When hosting events related to faith and belief,
we welcome those from all faith or beliefs or non-belief to participate, including
those who identify as Jain and Zoroastrian. In the last two years these included:</p><p>-
an annual Diwali celebration with involvement and engagement from Jain staff;</p><p>-
Faith and Belief Forums hosted in 2018 which provided an opportunity for all staff
to discuss what more can be done to improve the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) experience
for all staff of faith/belief and non-faith/belief;</p><p>- panel discussions during
National Inclusion Week 2018 and 2019 where support for people of faith was discussed
alongside other protected characteristics; and</p><p>- events hosted by our various
Faith Networks, which are open to all staff regardless of their faith or belief.</p><table><tbody><tr><td
colspan="12"><p>Representatives of the Jain and Zoroastrian faith groups, together
with representatives from other faith traditions, were invited to meet Dr Jo Farrar,
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) on 14 October
2019 to discuss prison chaplaincy work and future meetings with them both are envisaged
to discuss the needs for their particular faiths.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>
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