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<p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is committed to using our influence
to defend Freedom of Religion or Belief as a universal human right which should be
enjoyed by everyone. That is why the Prime Minister appointed me as her Special Envoy
on Freedom of Religion or Belief. The UK regularly raises this topic through Ministers,
our diplomatic network and at the Human Rights Council. In recent years we have seen
reports of a particular rise in the persecution of Christians. The Foreign Secretary
launched the independent review of FCO support for persecuted Christians on 30 January.
The Review is led by the Bishop of Truro. It will map levels of persecution and discrimination
against Christians around the world, and provide robust recommendations on how the
FCO can respond. The Bishop has now submitted his interim report and will submit his
final report in the Summer.</p>
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