Ambassador at Large / Chair of IRFBA - the Article 18 Alliance / Special Envoy

Joined December 2013
The High-Level International Religious Freedom or Belief (FoRB) Alliance Conference 2025: Highlights. With @Robert_Rehak More info on the November 2026 FoRB event in Prague: mzv.gov.cz/forb #forb #religiousfreedom #loveyourneighbor #multifaith #MubarakBala #PastorLorenzoFajardo #FoRB2026
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Faith Without Fear! Discussed with His Beatitude Epiphanius Metropolitan of #Kyiv and All #Ukraine @Epifaniy how crucial it is that his people can practice their religion freely, without the threat of death or war due to #RussianAggression. Let us help to restore peace soon!🕊️
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Standing with @ADFINTL & UN experts calling on @GovNigeria to #FreeYahaya (Yahaya Sharif-Aminu). As his lawyer @FelaLives emphasized, "we need a speedy resolution to this matter." We will not back down from protecting #ReligiousFreedom & expression as basic #HumanRights. #IRFBA
A young musician Yahaya Sharif-Aminu from #Nigeria just sent a few WhatsApp messages, praising his imam. He was imprisoned for blasphemy and received a death sentence - later changed to detention - to this day. Speaking to his lawyer @FelaLives #FreeYahaya #HumanRights #IRFBA
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Dialogue is the bridge to peace. Deeply humbled to receive the award for supporting #ReligiousFreedom and #InterfaithDialogue from H.E. Sheikh @Bin_Bayyah & H.E. Minister Ahmed Toufiq. Gratitude to @MahfoudhSheikh & #Morocco for marking 10 yrs of the #MarrakeshDeclaration.🇲🇦🤝🇨🇿
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85 yrs ago the 1st transport of #Jews left Praha-Bubny station. We commemorated the tragic event with Israel’s Minister @GolanMay & Dep. Minister @jiribr and visited the upcoming Center of Memory. We will #NeverForget people like 19yo Annemarie Thias who were on those trains.
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On the 250th anniversary of US Independence, we must remember the contrast between independence & indifference. Millions still suffer for their #faith globally. As Elie Wiesel said, indifference sees no difference between light & darkness. We cannot surrender to darkness.🇺🇸#IRFBA
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Overjoyed by the release of Pastor Ezra Jin from prison! As members of the #Article18Alliance, we fought for his freedom. This victory brings immense hope to everyone striving for #ReligiousFreedom worldwide. Thank you to all who helped! #IRFBA
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On the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday, we affirm that freedom of religion belongs to the Tibetan people. They must be free to celebrate without fear, and the responsibility for determining their spiritual future rests with the community alone. #FreedomOfReligion #DalaiLama #IRFBA
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Deep understanding paves the way for lasting peace. @CzechMFA & @amb_maroc co-organized an event dedicated to Moroccan #Sufism, highlighting its universal role in fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue. 🇨🇿 🤝🇲🇦
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As #Article18Alliance Chair, I condemn #Russia’s attacks on #Kyiv & #Kharkiv - more lives lost, including brave rescuers. Kyiv-Pechersk #Lavra is burning. How many more must die? How many churches destroyed? #Ukraine has the right to practice faith without fear. #StandWithUkraine
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Na zasedání @TheIHRA v #BuenosAires, které otevřel prezident @JMilei, zastupuje 🇨🇿 naše delegace. V boji s antisemitismem a při připomínání holocaustu se opíráme o naši národní strategii a jasnou definici IHRA. Jen pojmenováním nenávisti jí můžeme čelit.
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A religiously diverse and mutually enriching civil society is the key to a functioning and prosperous state. As Chair of the #Article18Alliance, I respectfully urge #India to ensure FCRA amendments align with transparency & #ReligiousFreedom. #IRFBA #FoRB article18alliance.org/statem…
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Dnes jsme jako @mzvcr na Terezínské tryzně uctili památku obětí nacistické zvůle v terezínském ghettu. Minulost nelze smazat, ale nesmíme dopustit, aby se opakovala. Svoboda a demokracie nejsou samozřejmost. Nikdy nezapomeneme. #pamatnikterezin #Holocaust #WeRemember @TheIHRA
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Honored to meet with H.E. Ambassador Kairat Abdrakhmanov. We discussed Kazakhstan’s role as a vital platform for interfaith dialogue, tolerance, and understanding. As a former FM & UN rep, his insight is inspiring. 🇨🇿🤝🇰🇿 #Kazakhstan @KazakhCz #IRFBA
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As #Passover and #Easter celebrate liberation from slavery and victory over death, many still face execution for their faith. #PeyvandNaimi, a young #Baha’i in #Iran, is being tortured and faces death on false charges. He needs our voice. Let us strive for his #Freedom. #IRFBA
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In #Athens, I had a warm and cordial meeting with Metropolitan Gabriel, a visionary leader of the #ChurchOfGreece. As #IRFBA Chair, we explored AI’s potential, youth, and #ReligiousFreedom to build a resilient future in these challenging times.🤝🇬🇷
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Honored to speak in #Athens 🇬🇷to Communication Directors of the @Ch_JesusChrist from around the globe. In these increasingly dark times, fostering interfaith dialogue on religious freedom and the fight against #antisemitism isn’t just important. It’s essential. #ReligiousFreedom
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We stand with people persecuted for their faith. Perpetrators will face consequences! At the Spring Gathering of the #Article18Alliance in #Geneva, we discussed coordinated sanctions, visa bans, and stronger diplomatic cooperation to protect those who suffer. #FoRB #IRFBA
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On the 4th anniversary of the Russian invasion, I will never forget my visit to the #Bucha massacre site. Standing amid unimaginable suffering and loss reminded me this war is not only a geopolitical conflict, but a profound moral tragedy. #Ukraine #IRFBA share.google/RCuDpaO4s3QsUwp…
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Unity creates consequences. In Washington, D.C. I urged stronger U.S.–EU coordination on #sanctions for serious violations of #FoRB. Sanctions shouldn't target only states. We also have to coordinate measures against #religiousleaders who spread hatred or justify war. #IRFSummit
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