In a press release issued Wednesday, the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office along with its Minister for Human Rights announced that David Smith, MP, has been appointed as the new UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). The press release said in part:
As Envoy, David will champion FoRB for all overseas, promoting tolerance and mutual respect through and alongside the UK’s global diplomatic network and engagements in multilateral fora. David will represent the UK in international discussions on FoRB, working closely with other special envoys, experts and civil society partners. This work supports the UK’s wider human rights efforts, underpinning our belief that human rights are universal.
