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<p>(a) The Church of England is working closely to support Christan development and
aid agencies to meet the humanitarian need of those who are displaced from the conflict
in Syria.</p><p>The Church is continuing to encourage the Department for International
Development and the wider international community to bolster the capacity of local
civil society groups operating in the region. These groups, many of them faith-based,
will be on the frontline of the humanitarian response in the months and years to come.</p><p>(b)
The Church of England welcomes the decision by the Government to accept and implement
the recommendations of the Truro Report to strengthen Foreign and Commonwealth Office
support for persecuted Christians. Church of England officials are providing advice
and support to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as it takes forward the implementation
of these recommendations. The Church welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment made
in his Christmas message to stand in solidarity with Christians everywhere and to
defend their right to practice their faith.</p>
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