“No violence can be justified in the name of religion.” – Pope Francis

As this new week begins with the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, I totally agree that upholding peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association, especially to strengthen democracy and combat intolerance is an important mission for us all.

Interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing, the open, constructive and respectful discussion of interfaith and intercultural expression and dialogue is a human right. As acts of violence increase towards religious communities and minorities globally, we must immediately condemn, provide victims with the appropriate support and assistance, work together to enhance the implementation of existing legal regimes to protect individuals and increase efforts to expand human rights education.

My Wellbeing Foundation Africa, through our grassroots advocacy and frontline programming, is an intentional and strategic #ForceForGood and is #CommittedToCaring, by promoting #FreedomOfReligionOrBelief, as enshrined in article 18 of the Universal Declaration of #HumanRights @UN, and facilitating empowering and considerate dialogue between various groups.

Today serves as a reminder of the need to protect the infrangible right of religious freedom and the consequences when a country fails to do so. Let us vow to do better and create societies that are free from violence.

#ToyinSaraki #Alaafia #Wellbeing #MaternalMonday

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