Stakeholders at a national conference on building a community of practice for the promotion of freedom of religion in Nigeria, have said that tolerance and respect for fundamental human rights are central to peaceful coexistence and overall development. It forms the basis of society as a culture of tolerance and respect among diverse communities. And as we all know, diversity is what makes society flourish,” he saidCountry Director, Search for Common Ground, Fatima Abubakar said that the meeting seeks to strengthen organisations at risk of freedom of religion and freedom of belief violations in Nigeria. “Consequently, The PP-FORB Nigeria project is designed to empower actors; human rights defenders, journalists, CSOs, and critical stakeholders, to address and prevent conflicts along religious lines and advance Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Nigeria. “The escalation of religious intolerance, hatred, and discrimination has resulted in the violation of human rights, the disruption of social cohesion, and the threat to peace and security.

Source: The Guardian February 29, 2024 14:32 UTC