As the crisis in Yemen continues to unfold, a major appeal has been launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). Christian agencies including CAFOD, Tearfund, World Vision and Christian Aid are among the DEC members responding to the situation, which
Read more
At least 700 Christian and 300 Hindu girls are kidnapped and forced into marriages with Muslims every year in Pakistan. Whilst the disappearance of some girls is reported to police, the police have a strong tendency to side with Muslims
Read more
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is concerned by the passing of a new law in Egypt that local non-governmental organisations say “effectively eradicates civil society.” On 15th November, the Egyptian Parliament passed the Civic Association Law, which places complete responsibility for
Read more
The mainstream media may not be reporting it, but Christian persecution is at an all-time high and continues to increase in Tajikistan and across Central Asia. Seventeen-year-old Sitora of Tajikistan recently became a Christian. Within a few months of giving
Read moreThe evangelical NGO Tearfund says the situation in Yemen is so dire that it should be ranked alongside the devastating crisis in Iraq and Syria. “The statistics speak for themselves” says an article on Tearfund’s website. “Over 21 million people urgently
Read more
Something amazing is happening in Tibet. Last year, one Tibetan Buddhist priest embraced Jesus Christ and became a Christian pastor. He converted after seeing the love of Christ shown by a group of Christian workers who helped out and provided
Read moreThis week, the European Union (EU) and the government of Afghanistan co-hosted the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan, held from October 4th – 5th. The conference brought together more than 70 countries and 30 international organisations and agencies, with the aim
Read moreThe UN’s humanitarian aid chief has described the sight of Yemeni children suffering malnutrition as a result of the country’s 18-month conflict as “absolutely devastating.” According to the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, nearly three million people in Yemen are in
Read moreBrother Raeed is how you might picture a monk. His gestures are calm, and silence seems to be his natural state. 15 years ago, he chose a life dedicated to prayer in a small monastery community in Iraq – Himself,
Read moreWith the passing of Uzbek President Islam Karimov, the outlines of his legacy are beginning to take shape. While Karimov can retain credit for leading Uzbekistan through its first 25 years of independent statehood, the number of increasingly strict human
Read more