News from UK member group
Shortly after attending our EME region’s 2012 conference (19-22 July) in the Netherlands, Derek McAuley – Chief Officer of IARF member group the GAUFCC (UK Unitarians) – had a chance to raise current LGBT issues with the British prime minister at a Downing St. reception on 24 July.
…and more detail on campaigning for equal marriage, from Derek’s blog
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Join the Free Religion Institute, IARF’s new educational initiative exploring liberal religious thought through online courses, discussions, and resources. Starting October 30 with Rev. Andrew Brown’s series on Imaoka Shin’ichirō and Free Religions. Connect with liberal religious thinkers worldwide through our integrated community platform.
In a significant demonstration of international interest in rural India’s development initiatives, David Moss, Senior Vice President and Head of Trading Compliance at a leading
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IARF applauds The Gambia’s rejection of the bill to repeal the FGM ban. This decision upholds crucial protections for women and girls, aligning with international human rights standards. The 2015 ban on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) remains a significant milestone in the global effort to eradicate this harmful practice. IARF continues to support human rights and bodily integrity worldwide.