On June 22, 2024, Deal Pier came alive with a vibrant and colorful festival celebrating Refugee Week. Organized by Seeking Sanctuary and Electronica band Ooberfuse, the event aimed to raise awareness about migrants near our shores and provide humanitarian aid to those in Calais. Seeking Sanctuary are a Kent-based organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the challenges faced by migrants and asylum seekers in Calais and beyond. Their mission includes offering humanitarian assistance to migrants stranded in Calais. The festival showcased performances by former asylum seekers, including a professional dancer from North Korea and a singer from Cameroon. The event was emceed by Mr. Wilson Chowdhry (50 yrs), Chairman of United by Faith, with his daughter Willow Chowdhry (13 yrs) representing the British Asian Christian Association. Willow shared insightful information on the ten larg...

Wilson Chowdhry of United by Faith Criticizes Pakistani Government for Human Rights Abuses Against Minorities A Christian businessman, Nazir Masih, experienced the horrific destruction of his home and business and was beaten nearly to death because his 'ritually impure' son was seen talking with friends near a Muslim home frequently. Eight days later, the 76-year-old father of five succumbed to his injuries, passing away in pain and anguish. His life was violently cut short by a mob of at least 1,000 people, incited by false allegations of blasphemy. In Sargodha, Pakistan, local estate agent Muhammad Jahangir falsely accused Mr. Masih of burning a Quran, which provoked the mob to attack him. This brutal event, which occurred in full view of local police, has instilled fear and anxiety among local Christians, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of homes, many of which were forced by overwhelmed police trying to manage the intense and widespread violence. Tragically, despite be...

Willow Chowdhry at protest calling for release of Israeli Hostages by Hamas. Thousands of people marched in London on Sunday to demand the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The demonstration began at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn, and ended at Richmond Terrace, Whitehall. Families of the hostages emphasized the urgent need to "bring our loved ones home" The rally, part of broader pro-Israel demonstrations, featured protesters in Trafalgar Square holding photos of the missing, with their names and short biographies read aloud from the steps of the National Gallery. Protesters also held up placards with the names and brief biographies of all the hostages still unaccounted for. Many wore stickers with the number 240, representing the number of days that the hostages have been in captivity. Yellow ribbons were worn on wrists, in hair, and as ribbon stickers in solidarity with all the hostages.  The gathering aimed to draw global attention to the plight of these...

Wilson Chowdhry speaks out against antisemitism at protest By Wilson Chowdhry A close Jewish friend of mine, a producer in LA, shared a powerful letter written by Dr. Denis MacEoin to the Edinburgh University Student Association in April 2023. This letter was in response to their vote to boycott Israel due to accusations of 'apartheid.' I believe it is worth sharing, as it offers valuable insights and aims to separate myth from reality regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a time when we must work to end antisemitism, I hope people take the time to read it and gain a clearer understanding of the situation: May I be permitted to say a few words to members of the EUSA? I am an Edinburgh graduate (MA 1975) who studied Persian, Arabic and Islamic History in Buccleuch Place under William Montgomery Watt and Laurence Elwell Sutton, two of Britain's great Middle East experts in their day. I later went on to do a PhD at Cambridge and to teach Arabic and Islamic Studies at ...

Thirteen years have passed since the tragic assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti, the former Minister of Minorities in Pakistan, yet his legacy continues to ignite a global movement dedicated to peace and religious freedom. Our Chairman Wilson Chowdhry, was invited to speak at an event held in his honour, held at the Italian Senate on 11th March 2024. You can watch his address here: The event was organised by the Association of Pakistani Christians in Italy, who aimed to remember Mr Bhatti's life as a Catholic,  fostering peace among religions and cultures. As a Pakistani citizen, he advocated for equal citizenship, particularly reaching out to persecuted Christians and marginalized religious minorities. His tangible contributions included negotiations with state stakeholders to uplift the most marginalized sectors of society, where he embodied the principles of Christ through his words and actions. Numerous Italian organizations and advocates from Pakistani Christian groups ac...

Palestine flag sprayed on a Redbridge bus stop A rare 6 person delegation addressed the Redbridge Council's Cabinet Meeting, highlighting the widespread presence of Pro-Palestinian flags, stickers, and graffiti (click here) .  The matter has previously been highlighted at a full council meeting with seemingly little effect (click here) Additionally, concerns were raised about the bullying of a Christian child by peers supporting the pro-Palestine cause at King Solomon High School, a modern Orthodox Jewish school. The delegation also brought attention to an altercation that ensued when a Jewish man took action to remove Palestinian flag stickers , citing perceived inaction by the Redbridge Council. On February 21st, 2024, a delegation consisting of six individuals, three Christians and three Jewish, voiced their concerns regarding the proliferation of Pro-Palestinian flags and the rise of antisemitism at a Redbridge Cabinet Meeting. The meeting, chaired by Council Leader Jas Ath...