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Calls for end to death sentence for blasphemy and apostasy
Lord Alton, addressing a fringe event, decried the "harsh and extra-legal punishments" that exist in some countries for apostasy and blasphemy.
Countries at London ministerial denounce sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls
A statement signed by countries attending the ministerial notes "with concern" that millions of women and girls are experiencing "discrimination, inequality, and violence on the grounds of both their religion or belief and their gender, whether at the hands of state or non-state actors".
Government can do more to support persecuted Christians - report
Progress has been made on implementing the recommendations of the 2019 Truro Review into Christian persecution, but more can be done, a review has concluded.
UK ministerial looks for solutions to widespread persecution
The UK government ministerial is being held in London on Tuesday and Wednesday with the aim of "driving forward international efforts to defend FoRB for all".
Warning: Netflix new series 'Human Resources' features 'sexualizing references to children' - Parents' group
A media watchdog group is warning parents about a new animated series on Netflix from the creators of the controversial "Big Mouth" series over what it describes as pornographic content.
Only 3% of Christian missionaries worldwide focus on 'unreached' people groups - report
The unreached of the world comprise nearly 42% of the global population, according to the global evangelism ministry East-West.
World governments must 'stop turning a blind eye' to persecution of Christians
The UK government is being urged to take "a decisive stand" against "rapidly rising" Christian persecution around the world.
Technology is being 'weaponised' to persecute religious minorities - Open Doors
Religious minorities face being consigned to an "Orwellian existence" amid rising cyber persecution, Open Doors has warned.
Ukraine Christians harassed by Russian separatists
As the front lines of war in Ukraine keep shifting, a number of Protestant churches in areas now under Russian separatist control are reporting harassment from soldiers and officials. Some say they have been forced to leave their buildings. One Release International partner, who is based in Ukraine, has been describing what it's like to be a Christian in that country in areas under attack.
Former MSP who lost four children speaks out against assisted suicide
A former MSP who has suffered the deaths of four of his children - three from serious illnesses - is advocating against assisted suicide.
Religious freedom in Hong Kong is 'next on the hit list', warns former Cabinet minister
Former Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken has expressed his fears for religious freedom in Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip.
White House to award 2 faith leaders the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Sister Simone Campbell and the Rev. Alexander Karloutsos will be among the 17 Americans recognized in a ceremony at the White House on July 7th.
There is 'heavy hatred against Christian values' in Western society, says MP prosecuted over sexuality beliefs
Finnish lawmaker Päivi Räsänen, prosecuted for voicing her traditional Christian beliefs about marriage and sexuality, believes that a "heavy hatred for Christian values" in Western society will cause many Christians to censor themselves for social acceptance.
Chaplain fired after challenging LGBT indoctrination warns of 'soft totalitarianism' in the West
Countries violating religious freedom can increasingly point to the West and say, "You're not taking it seriously, so why should we?", says a chaplain fired from a Church of England school after he told students they did not have to agree with gender ideology.
Hope amid the rubble in Ukraine
Incredible courage is being shown by Ukrainian charity workers.
'I never went to Hillsong,' says Chris Pratt
Actor Chris Pratt has cleared up rumors about his alleged attendance at Hillsong Church.