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The National Human Rights Council of Morocco (CNDH) and BPUR International will convene the Rabat Founding Summit on 23 January 2027, to formally adopt the Declaration of Intent on Preventing the Political Abuse of Religion and establish the International Partnership built around it. The Summit marks a transformational step forward in BPUR International’s roadmap, introducing … Read more
BPUR International is advancing a transformational roadmap by launching an international partnership built on the Declaration of Intent on Preventing the Political Abuse of Religion, in partnership with Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH). The Declaration will be introduced to the international agenda at a Founding Summit, convened by the CNDH and BPUR International in … Read more
BPUR International is proud to welcome Dr Ahmed Raafat to the Advisory Council and the management team as IT Manager, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to support our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Ahmed Raafat, DBA, is an information technology and digital marketing consultant with more than 25 years of … Read more
BPUR International is proud to welcome Noora Al-Jarwi as our new Ambassador and International representative, and we are looking forward to her leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Noora Al-Jarwi is a prominent activist in the fields of human rights, peacebuilding, women’s rights and the promotion of accountability and the rule … Read more
BPUR International is proud to welcome Sean McDade as our new Executive Director, and we are looking forward to his leading contributions to promote our initiative and boost our momentum worldwide. Sean McDade is a communications strategist with extensive experience in global media, public affairs, and international communications. He has led successful campaigns that increase … Read more
The Photo; President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Petra Bayr with Founder of BPUR, Salam Sarhan London / Strasbourg — A significant new resolution adopted by the Council of Europe is set to accelerate international efforts to confront the political abuse of religion, a practice increasingly recognised as a driver of … Read more
BPUR International presented the International Award for Confronting the Political Abuse of Religion to Ms. Amina Bouayach and Mr. Naguib Sawiris during its high-level conference at the House of Commons in London on 26 March 2026. Ms. Bouayach was recognised for her distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing human rights, equality, and the protection … Read more
An important international declaration was issued following the high-level conference convened by BPUR International at the House of Commons in London on 26 March 2026. It was titled the “Westminster Declaration on Preventing the Political Abuse of Religion,” and endorsed by all participating senior officials, parliamentarians, religious leaders, and representatives of international entities from around … Read more
BPUR International is establishing the “International Award for Preventing the Political Abuse of Religion” to recognise individuals whose leadership and commitment have made an outstanding contribution to advancing ethical governance, protecting freedom of religion or belief, and preventing the political instrumentalisation of religion. 1. Purpose of the Award The International Award for Preventing the Political … Read more
BPUR International convened a high-level international conference at the House of Commons in London on 26 March 2026, addressing one of the most persistent and destabilising drivers of global conflict under the title “Global Rules to Ban the Political Abuse of Religion – International Partnership to Address the Root Causes of Religious Conflicts.” Sponsored by … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
