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<p>The Government will stand up for the freedom of people of all religions – and non-religious
people – to practise their beliefs in peace and safety. The UK will continue to work
actively both bilaterally and multilaterally to ensure that States protect the right
of all individuals to practise their religion or belief free from persecution or discrimination.
The Government led efforts to rescue stranded Yazidis on Mount Sinjar after their
persecution by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.</p><p>The UK is also active
in the United Nations, European Union and other relevant international organisations
in calling on States to promote and protect the right to freedom of religion or belief
and ensure the free and equal participation of all in society. The UK is an active
member of the Canadian-led International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief.</p>
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