International Day of Human Rights and the persecution of Christians

That this House marks the International Day of Human Rights and expresses its deep concern at the continued persecution of Christian communities around the world; notes with alarm the rise in targeted violence, discrimination, intimidation, and restrictions on worship faced by Christians in numerous regions; recognises that freedom of thought, conscience and religion is a fundamental right protected under international law and acknowledges the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council and other human-rights organisations in documenting violations and calling for stronger protections for religious minorities; and urges the UK Government to use its tools to support vulnerable Christian communities at risk of persecution and to defend the universal and inalienable right of all people to practice their faith freely and without fear.