Global Conference in Westminster to Ban the Political Abuse of Religion

BPUR International is organising a high-level international conference at the House of Commons in London on 26 March 2026, aiming to address one of the most persistent and destabilising drivers of global conflict, encapsulated in the title “Global Rules to Ban the Political Abuse of Religion – An International Partnership to Address the Root Causes … Read more

Slovakian proposed resolution to support BPUR International

A roundtable discussion was held in the Slovak National Council on 3 December 2025 to debate a proposed resolution on the “Abuse of Religion for Political Purposes”, a measure intended to align Slovakia with the international campaign led by BPUR International to enact an International Treaty to Ban the Political Abuse of Religion. The proposed … Read more

Fadi Abi Allam joins our Ambassadors

BPUR International is proud to welcome Fadi Abi Allam as our new Ambassador and International representative, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Fadi Abi Allam is a prominent global advocate for peacebuilding, conflict resolution, transitional justice, human rights, non-violence, and environmental sustainability. He … Read more

Toni Nissi joins our Ambassadors

BPUR International is proud to welcome Toni Nissi as our new Ambassador and International representative, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Toni Nissi is a global visionary activist and engineering entrepreneur, devoted to reinforcing peace, security, and prosperity, while contributing to the betterment … Read more

BPUR Secures Key Backing in UK Parliament to Advance Global Treaty

London, 8 September 2025 — BPUR International has taken a major step forward in its global campaign to enact an International Treaty to Ban the Political Abuse of Religion. Founder Salam Sarhan met with Jim Shannon MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPG FoRB), and the group’s director … Read more

Pablo Pérez Abella joins our Advisory Council

BPUR International is proud to welcome Pablo Pérez Abella to our Advisory Council, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Pablo brings over three decades of international leadership experience across investment banking, capital markets, and fintech innovation. His career has been built within global … Read more

Abdul Hussain Shaban joins our Advisory Council

BPUR International is proud to welcome Dr. Abdul Hussain Shaban to our Advisory Council, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Dr. Abdul Hussain Shaban is an academic, thinker and writer with outstanding contributions in the context of innovation, enlightenment, modernity, culture and criticism. … Read more

BPUR International is a stakeholder of the APPG FoRB

BPUR International is delighted to become a stakeholder of the most influential and second-largest parliamentary group in the United Kingdom, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPG-FoRB). This is a giant step in our plans in our efforts to secure the UK government’s adoption of our global campaign to enact an … Read more

Strategic Partnership with the Global Council of Tolerance and Peace

BPUR International is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the Global Council of Tolerance and Peace (GCTP) to advance the mutual objectives of eliminating the root causes of religious conflicts and promoting tolerance and peace worldwide. The President of the GCTP, HE Ahmed Aljarwan and the Founder and Secretary General of BPUR International, Mr … Read more

Christine Housel joins our management team

BPUR International is proud to welcome Christine Housel to our team as Managing Director, and we are looking forward to her leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Christine Housel is a Geneva-based activist and senior executive with long experience in international and ecumenical organisations. She is an AI ethics advisor … Read more

Shirouk Abayachi joins our Advisory Council

BPUR International is proud to welcome Shirouk Abayachi to our Advisory Council, and we are looking forward to her leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Shirouk Abayachi is a leading Iraqi politician and former member of the Iraqi Parliament until 2018, representing the liberal union. She is a prominent leader … Read more

Key Meeting with the Rapporteur of the Council of Europe

BPUR International had the pleasure of meeting the General Rapporteur at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Senator Francesco Verducci and the Secretariat of the Equality and Non-discrimination Committee. The meeting at the House of Commons on April 29th was part of Senator Verducci’s fact-finding mission to present his report regarding the Motion … Read more

Mohammed Shaker Aldulaimi joins our Advisory Council

BPUR International is proud to welcome Mohammed Shakir Aldulaimi to our Advisory Council, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Mohammed Shakir Aldulaimi is a prominent entrepreneur and Chairman of the Al-Dulaimi Business Group. He has a proven track record of leading development and … Read more

Our Ambassador Giovanna Mingarelli is elected

We are delighted to congratulate our ambassador, Giovanna Mingarelli, for being elected as a member of the Canadian Parliament. She is on the team of Prime Minister Mark Carney, working to form a new government. She has been a leading supporter of our global campaign since 2021, and we are looking forward to her contribution … Read more

A week of meetings at the Council of Europe

BPUR International had a remarkable week of meetings at the Spring Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on 7-10 April 2025 in Strasbourg, France.  Our founder, Salam Sarhan, held important discussions with General Rapporteur Senator Francesco Verducci and the Secretariat of the Equality and Non-discrimination Committee ahead of Senator Verducci’s … Read more