In a powerful display of solidarity, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, along with thousands of supporters, gathered at Trafalgar Square, London, for a "We Stand With Israel" rally. The event, which aimed to raise awareness and demand the release of hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 terror attack, drew attention to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The rally featured participants holding posters displaying the faces of hostages and signs reading "100 days in hell." The crowd passionately chanted "Bring Them Home Now," expressing their support for those affected by the conflict. Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely and Suella Braverman both emphasized the urgency of releasing the estimated 130 remaining hostages. Former Home Secretary Braverman remarked, "It has been 100 days since innocent people have been taken hostage by Hamas terrorists, and we need to bring them home now." The event took a strong stance against t...

Image of one of many bus stands sprayed with a Palestinian flag Ilford resident Dal Kaur has raised concerns about the increasing occurrence of Palestinian flags and offensive graffiti on lamp posts and public property in the community. Kaur, who resides along The Drive, an area known for its significant Jewish population, is urging the local council and police to take a more proactive approach in addressing this growing social issue. In a letter addressed to her MP and shared with community leaders, including Chairman of United by Faith, Wilson Chowdhry, Kaur highlighted the alarming situation on The Drive. She reported a surge in the display of Palestinian flags on street poles, spanning from Eastern Avenue to Cranbrook Road and from Cranbrook Road to Gants Hill Roundabout. Palestinian flags adorn several street columns. Kaur expressed her distress at the persistence of this behavior, despite her initial report to the authorities. "It is troubling to see an increase of Pales...

Introduction In recent years, the number of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin Christians in England and Wales has witnessed a significant decline, as revealed by data from the 2011 and 2022 census sets. This trend has raised concerns and prompted inquiries into the factors contributing to this decrease. We asked Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of United by Faith, about this decrease in numbers, he sheds light on several compelling reasons, ranging from changes in immigration policies to challenges within the church and societal shifts. Impact of Stricter Immigration Regulations One major factor contributing to the decline is the stricter immigration regulations imposed by the UK government between 2011 and 2021, particularly targeting international students. The elimination of appeal rights and the mandatory return of students to their home nations for course or module changes created hardships for many Pakistani and Bangladeshi Christians. Blacklisting of educational institutions for fraudul...

A coalition of Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and people of other faiths held a Protest for Christians in India and Pakistan who are suffering persecution.  Wilson Chowdhry of United by Faith a key figure in the Pakistani Christian community was asked to preside over the event by all the associated groups.  In a compelling display of solidarity and compassion, a protest was organized in London to shed light on the ongoing persecution of Christians in India and Pakistan. This event, orchestrated by a coalition of individuals and organizations, aimed to bring attention to the disturbing incidents of violence and discrimination faced by Christian communities in these nations. The gathering commenced at the Pakistani High Commission and later moved to the Indian High Commission and 10 Downing Street. At each location, petitions were delivered, and impassioned pleas were made for justice, peace, and the safety of persecuted Christians. The protest kicked off at 11 am at the Pakis...

I n a powerful display of unity and determination, over 300 Pakistani Christians gathered outside the Pakistani High Commission in London to protest the devastating incidents that unfolded in Jaranwala, Pakistan. The protest, held on Monday, August 21st, served as a resounding call against the burning of approximately 100 homes and 25 churches. The event was not organised by a particular group but was a coming together of many Pakistani Christian groups. Prominent figures, including Bishop Michael-Nazir, Dr. Peter David, Asim Mall of PMRO, and Pastor Chaugtai from Birmingham and Juliet Chowdhry from British Asian Christian Association attended and spoke at the event. Impassioned speeches echoed the collective resolve to seek justice and restoration for the affected community. A delegation engaged with the High Commissioner for Pakistan for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, stressing the urgency of the matter. Renowned Gospel singer Hammad Ba...