It is a known fact that discrimination against people on grounds of religious belief is an indication of violations of many other human rights.
The issue is beyond the capacity of any individual, organisation, community or even state to tackle alone. That is why the co-operation shown at the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief hosted by the UK government this week will be critical in demonstrating the power of a collaborative and holistic approach to a global problem.
We can no longer turn the other way or fail to recognise the destructiveness of the persecution faced by millions around the world purely based on the faith they have or want to have, or what they choose to believe, or indeed not