“We have [a] gift…something no other nation has on the scale that we do.” ICYMI: Global Refuge President & CEO Krish O’Mara Vignarajah recently gave her first TEDx talk in Apex, North Carolina, making the case that the United States owes its preeminence on the global stage to one key asset: immigration. New Americans are small business owners, doctors, […]
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I’m proud of everything we’ve done to implement our modernization agenda, but there’s more work to be done. The stronger the State Department is, the more effective our diplomacy is, and the more successful we’ll be at delivering for the American people.Secretary Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks on American Diplomacy for a New Era at […]
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Join the Global Prayer Movement: IDOP 2024
Today, Christians around the world will join hands to support the global church in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). Courageous believers around the world risk everything to follow Jesus, and it is both our privilege and responsibility to lift them up in prayer. Every year, International Christian Concern creates a downloadable resource kit to […]
As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, First Liberty, a non-profit legal organization dedicated to defending religious freedom, is urging American voters to carefully consider where candidates stand on issues of religious liberty. According to the organization, religious freedom is not only a cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution but also a vital right that underpins other […]
Earlier this week, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon secured a debate in the House of Lord’s on “The UK’s role in safeguarding the freedom of religion and belief of minority faith communities across South Asia.” Lord Ahmad was a long-serving Foreign Office minister in the previous government and was the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or […]
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Burma Country Update – In 2024, the situation in Burma continues to deteriorate as the military junta loses control while ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) are consolidating territory and establishing parallel government structures. These escalating conflicts negatively affect conditions for freedom […]
The Pakistani government’s decision to invite and host controversial Islamic scholar Dr. Zakir Naik has drawn widespread criticism from religious minorities, intellectuals, and women’s rights activists. Dr. Naik, known for his hardline and regressive views on religion, women, and cultural practices, is viewed by many as a divisive figure whose presence could exacerbate Pakistan’s existing […]
Rachel Miner, founder and CEO of Bellwether International, highlights in her recent opinion piece that the fight for religious freedom, while often an intellectual discussion in the U.S., is a life-or-death matter in many parts of the world. Miner references a recent report from the Pew Research Center, which reveals that government restrictions on religion […]
Global Prayer Effort to Support Persecuted Christians on November 3rd, 2024. Toronto, ON – Voice of the Martyrs Canada invites Christians worldwide to join the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. This annual event honors the legacy of Rev. Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs, […]
On International Religious Freedom Day, Knox Thames calls for renewed commitment to advancing religious freedom globally, particularly in light of the upcoming presidential election. In an opinion piece titled “Recommitting to International Religious Freedom,” Knox Thames emphasizes the urgent need for the United States to take decisive action to protect the rights of those persecuted […]