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 Mr. Naguib Sawiris and Ms. Amina Bouayach during its high-level conference at the House of Commons in London on 26 March 2026. Mr. Sawiris was recognised for his distinguished leadership, principled public voice, and sustained philanthropic commitment to advancing religious coexistence, … 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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