03.22.2025

Reps. Confirmed to Speak at USCIRF's Report Release

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) invites you to join the release of its 2025 Annual Report.

3 Iranian Christians Receive Severe Prison Sentences

As extreme Christian persecution continues in Iran, three Christian converts in the nation received a combined total of 40

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN | Petition for the Release of Four Pastors in Eritrea

For more than 20 years, four courageous Christian pastors have been unjustly detained in Eritrea without charges. 

Pray for Nicaragua

Sadly, but unsurprisingly, our latest report on Nicaragua revealed that the human rights situation continued to deteriorate over the last year.

Pakistan: Christian’s Release Delayed after Bail Granted in Blasphemy Cases

Under pressure from Islamists, judge finds pretexts for denying freedom.

Christian Apologists in Indonesia Flee ‘Blasphemy’ Prosecution

Expression of ideas on religion repressed in Muslim majority country.

Rising attacks, little action: US moves to hold Nigeria accountable

The United States Congress is taking steps to hold Nigeria accountable for the growing persecution of Christians.

India: Religious conversions “will not be tolerated” in Madhya Pradesh

The chief minister of India’s second-largest state says he’ll seek the death penalty for those involved in forced conversions.

U.S. Committee Demands Sanctions Against Nigeria for Christian Persecution

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa has urged that Nigeria be reinstated as a country of particular concern and face sanctions due to widespread Christian persecution, following a March 12 hearing. 

Hindu Nationalists Launch Coordinated Attacks on Three Churches

Hindu nationalist mobs attacked three churches in Southern India Sunday night, leaving the local Christian communities distraught, a leading Christian advocate group reported.

Deterioration of Human Rights in Pakistan Condemned at UN Event

Trade and aid must be conditional on real reforms, advocates say.

Equipping Christians to Defend Persecuted Christians

What travel bans could mean for international ministry workers

As part of sweeping immigration reform, President Trump is weighing travel bans of ranging severity for 41 countries. 

Turkish government expelling foreign Christians without pushback

There’s a quiet targeting of Christians happening in modern-day Türkiye. 

India Christians Rally Against Anti-Conversion Law At Huge Protest

Authorities in northeast India are under pressure after at least tens of thousands of Christians protested against the expected implementation of an “anti-conversion” law that they say unfairly targets the Christian minority.

Christian Found Dead after Kidnapping in Central Nigeria

Suspected herdsmen abduct villagers in Abuja, Kaduna state.

NEW TIME - USCIRF's 2025 Annual Report Release Event

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) invites you to join the release of its 2025 Annual Report.

ICC Global Digest: Hundreds of Christians Killed in Syria

Haiti: Gang violence creeping closer to ministry base in Port-au-Prince

What do you do when gangs in Haiti might be just a couple of streets away? 

Trial update: Six imprisoned Christians in Libya face another setback

After over two years behind bars, six Libyan Christians and two foreigners remain in legal limbo as their trial faces another delay. 

Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India

In 2024, Christians in India experienced significant levels of violence and discrimination, with 640 reported cases, a surge in cases since 2014, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC).

Four Northern States in Nigeria Close All Schools for Ramadan

Christian leaders decry violation of educational, religious rights.

Pakistan: Court Annuls Christian Woman’s Forced Marriage/Conversion

Ruling marks significant human rights victory in Pakistan.