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 […]
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, […]
New York, 24 October 2024 – A UN expert has stressed the urgent need to protect freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief, particularly in the face of growing global conflict and violence. Nazila Ghanea, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, emphasized the interconnectedness of peace and religious freedom. She noted […]
Washington, D.C. – USAID Administrator Samantha Power marked International Religious Freedom Day by highlighting the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right. In her statement, she emphasized the global challenges faced by individuals who are persecuted or discriminated against due to their religious beliefs. Power underscored the connection between religious freedom and democratic […]
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) observed the 26th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) by emphasizing the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right. USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck highlighted the progress made in promoting religious freedom globally, but also stressed the ongoing challenges faced by […]
TIME Magazine has featured the Abrahamic Family House on its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 exceptional destinations to visit and stay. To compile this prestigious list, TIME consulted its global network of correspondents and contributors, seeking recommendations for locations that offer unique and exciting experiences. Nominations were accepted for various […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abrahamic Family House, a groundbreaking interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi, stands as a symbol of hope and understanding in a world often fractured by religious differences. This unique initiative, inaugurated in 2023, brings together representatives of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam under one roof to learn, exchange ideas, and celebrate their […]
New Declaration on Religious Freedom Seeks to Protect Traditional Believers Berlin – Religious freedom experts from Asia, America, and Europe gathered on Wednesday evening during the Berlin ministerial meeting of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA). The focus of their discussion was a new declaration by the IRFBA, aimed at reaffirming religious freedom […]
At a recent conference held alongside the Berlin Ministerial of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA), experts highlighted the increasing challenges faced by individuals who hold traditional beliefs on marriage, family, and gender in Europe and North America. The IRFBA, a coalition of countries committed to advancing global religious freedom, requires its members […]
A pastor in India sharing God’s Word.Photo: VOM International Sources: International Christian Concern, ECSPE A church leader in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been convicted on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity. On September 25th, a court in Jhabua sentenced Pastor Vikas Nimach to five years in prison and ordered him to […]