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 […]
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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, […]
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 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 […]
Dr. Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s state secretary for the aid of persecuted Christians, visited Ottawa with a mission: to rally support for Christians facing persecution around the world. On October 3 and 4, Azbej met with Canadian lawmakers and church leaders, concluding his visit with a presentation at the Cardus Institute titled “10 Years after Genocide: […]
The latest Lausanne ‘State of the Great Commission’ briefing paints a troubling picture of the global state of religious freedom, particularly for Christians. According to the report, state-imposed restrictions on religion have increased globally, while support for Christianity has diminished. Over 360 million Christians worldwide now face significant persecution and discrimination, with a staggering 312 […]
Biden Administration Reaches Milestone in Refugee Resettlement, Maintains 125,000 Admissions Cap for FY 2025 Washington, D.C. – On September 30, 2024, the White House announced that President Biden signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Presidential Determination on refugee admissions, maintaining the annual cap at 125,000 for the fourth consecutive year. This comes as refugee arrivals […]
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) highlights the positive impact of immigration on the U.S. economy, emphasizing that immigration has been a key driver of growth and has the potential to contribute even more. However, the report also warns that the current U.S. immigration policies are preventing immigrants from fully participating in […]
A special report by the American Immigration Council reveals the staggering financial implications of mass deportation in the United States, estimating a total cost of $967.9 billion over more than a decade. This far exceeds previous one-time cost projections and highlights the long-term financial burden of maintaining an expansive immigration enforcement system. According to the […]