Stop Persecution

Picture of a protest in India after a recent attack in Orissa.

Over the past few months there have been reports of attacks on Christians and their properties in Pakistan. Additionally there have been reports of a number of abduction, rape and forced marriage of female Christians, and false allegations of blasphemy against innocent victims over the past year. These events are not meted out singularly towards Christians, in fact, there are many notable incidents to other minority faith groups such as Hindu's and Sikhs. It would appear that the Blasphemy Law in Pakistan is being used as a tool for settling personal vendettas and is causing much strife to minority communities.

To address these issues in Pakistan the British Pakistani Christian Association has organised a peaceful demonstration on the 19th December 2009. The protest march will leave from the Pakistani Embassy at 12:00 and should arrive at 10 Downing Street at approximately 14:00. Petitions will be submitted to both the Pakistani Embassy and 10 Downing Street.

It is hoped that the march will have a number of benefits for those victims who now find themselves displaced, destitute and under constant threat:

• It is intended to pressure the Pakistani Government to move swiftly and decisively to bring to justice the perpetrators, inciters and collaborators of these unjust activities
• To pressure the Pakistani Government to reform the Police Service in Pakistan.
• To pressure the Pakistani Government to make sure the rule of law is enforced for all its citizens regardless of their religion or ethnic background.
• To pressure the Pakistani Government to repeal the Blasphemy Law, or add other amendments to the Blasphemy Law and enforce those amendments that have already been put into place.
• To reinforce the British Government’s criticism of these incidents and encourage further international pressure on the Pakistani Government to act in accordance with the above bullet points.

We would like to encourage people of any faith or no faith to come and join us on this protest for justice, peace and equality for all.

Speaking at the event will be:

Cllr Alan Craig Peoples Christian Party (Newham)
MEP Jean Lambert
Dr Rai Sikh Human Rights Group
Alex Chowdhry British Pakistani Christian Association
Wilson Chowdhry British Pakistani Christian Association
Pastor Jimmy Robinson Potters House Christian Fellowship Romfod
Dr Peter David Gateway TV
And many more.....

For further information regarding the British Pakistani Christian Association, and the ongoing problems in Pakistan please feel free to visit our blog at:

http://britishpakistanichristian.blogspot.com/

PS I attach a link the Pakistani High Commission in London's website which has directions to the High Commission:

http://www.phclondon.org/HC/ContactUs.asp

Kind regards

Wilson Chowdhry
Vice Chairman
British Pakistani Christian Association