According to the latest World Watch List by Open Doors, Africa remains a challenging region for Christians facing persecution. In 2024, the list identifies the 10 most dangerous African countries for Christians. These rankings are based on comprehensive research, including interviews and data analysis, and are verified by external experts on religious freedom. More than […]
Month: October 2024
Washington, D.C. – Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) have announced a new partnership to promote and defend religious freedom in the U.S. and globally. This collaboration was formalized on September 9, with the signing of an agreement by RFI President David Trimble and Danny DeWalt, Vice President and Chief of Staff at […]
Washington, D.C. – The Religious Freedom Institute (RFI) is organizing an important side event titled, “FoRB and Tolerance for Tradition: The Challenge for the Pluralistic West,” on the margins of the Berlin Ministerial of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance. The event, scheduled for October 9, 2024, will address the growing threats to religious […]
Ottawa, Canada – Tristan Azbej, State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians and the Hungary Helps Program, concluded a successful visit to Canada, highlighting Hungary’s commitment to supporting persecuted Christian communities worldwide. During his visit, Azbej addressed the Cardus Institute, a prominent Christian think tank, where he discussed the unwavering faith of Christian martyrs […]
Abuja, Nigeria – A new report by the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) has revealed a shocking trend in Nigeria’s ongoing violence: Fulani militants and allied “bandit” groups have killed more civilians than Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) combined over the past four years. According to the report, […]
Panaji, Goa – Tensions in Goa have reached a boiling point following controversial remarks made by Subhash Velingkar, a former leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), about the Catholic missionary St. Francis Xavier. Christian communities across the state have vehemently condemned Velingkar’s comments and are demanding his immediate arrest. Protests erupted on Sunday, with […]
Berlin, Germany – With religious freedom under growing pressure globally, a major international conference will gather government officials, religious leaders, and civil society organizations in Berlin this week. The 2024 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief, hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) alongside the International Religious […]
USCIRF Report Highlights India’s Deteriorating Religious Freedom Conditions Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released a comprehensive report detailing the worsening state of religious freedom in India throughout 2024. The report, titled “India Country Update”, highlights the severe violations of religious rights, including killings, beatings, and lynchings of […]
A disturbing incident at Civil Hospital Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan, has once again highlighted the pervasive religious discrimination faced by Christians in the country. The incident involved doctors who, instead of fulfilling their duty to save lives, exhibited shocking medical negligence and blatant hatred towards a Christian patient.Yousaf Masih Gill, a Christian resident, reported that his […]
A recent study has revealed a connection between high levels of government corruption and increased persecution of Christian communities in several nations. The Christian Post reports that a study by the US-based persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC), titled Corruption and Christian Persecution, authored by ICC Fellow Lisa Navarrette, highlights that corrupt governments frequently fail […]