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Pakistani Mob Forces Christian Families To Flee Over a Facebook Post

Jan. 11Another Christian Pastor Arrested...

Violence over a Christian Facebook post forced hundreds of Pakistani Christians to flee the neighborhood of Charrar, Lahore, fearing retribution and the destruction of their homes. Pastor Raja Waris, who had shared the post, was arrested and taken into custody after violent mobs threatened arson to the Christian community in Charrar. This incident...More

United States Adds Nigeria to List of Religious Freedom Violators

Dec. 16In Response To Dramatically...

Horror in Africa: ACLJ Delivers Universal Periodic Review to UN

Nov. 25Horror in Africa: ACLJ Delivers...

Upholding the Rights of Christian Victims in Pakistan

Nov. 09Upholding the Rights of Christian...

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Christians in India

Christians in India are facing targeted harassment and violent persecution. In some instances, Christians who were attacked by a mob because of their faith were given a shocking ultimatum from the local police: They must either leave the village or convert to Hinduism. Police are supposed to protect. The fact that a...More

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Youcef Nadarkhani

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JAN // 2021

Another Christian Pastor Arrested for Blasphemy After Pakistani Mob...

Shaheryar Gill //

Jan 11, 2021

In Response To Dramatically Increased Persecution of Christians,

Paul Archuleta //

Dec 16, 2020

We have long been advocating for the protection of Nigerian Christians who have been facing extreme persecution and violence at the hands of Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen. Now, the United States has...

Horror in Africa: ACLJ Delivers Critical Universal Periodic Review to...

Jordan Sekulow //

Nov 25, 2020

We’ve been warning the world for years that the deadly violence against Christians in Nigeria is going to spread like wildfire across the entire continent of Africa if it is not put out quickly. Now reports...

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Over 1,250 days. That’s how long it’s been since Pastor John Cao has been wrongly imprisoned in China because of Ch… https://t.co/Ir0P4RcVvb

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Persecution against Christians in India is on the rise. Indian Christians face a harsh decision: renounce their fai… https://t.co/fVK7OH0Lfw

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Leah Sharibu refuses to renounce her Christian faith. She remains in the clutches of vicious terrorists, who have t… https://t.co/tLHcuWg5GS

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The global pandemic has exposed extensive persecution against Christians. Our work to defend our brothers and siste… https://t.co/XBBO2LSNZj

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Persecution of Christians in India is on the rise. The choice they’re given: renounce your faith or face the harsh… https://t.co/aSgSkMXvAn

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In just the first 6 months of 2020, over 1,200 Christians were slaughtered by Islamic radicals in Nigeria. We went… https://t.co/rxMTfCREZC

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Pastor Cao has been wrongfully imprisoned in China for over 1,200 days. Our work to secure his freedom continues. W… https://t.co/iisDMg83g4

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Persecution of Christians in India is on the rise. The choice they’re given: Renounce your faith or face harsh cons… https://t.co/PLjdQkbgEq

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Even in the midst of a global pandemic, our work doesn’t stop for Christian teen Leah Sharibu. She remains a captiv… https://t.co/j7iaAZVodI

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Today is Pastor John Cao’s 61st birthday and 4th birthday in prison. He continues to serve an unjust prison sentenc… https://t.co/86mBREHf7r

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Be Heard Project is a project of the American Center for Law and Justice. American Center for Law and Justice is a d/b/a for Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism, Inc., a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, religious corporation as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, specifically dedicated to the ideal that religious freedom and freedom of speech are inalienable, God-given rights. The Center's purpose is to engage legal, legislative and cultural issues by implementing an effective strategy of advocacy, education and litigation to ensure that those rights are protected under the law. The organization has participated in numerous cases before the Supreme Court, Federal Court of Appeals, Federal District Courts, and various state courts regarding freedom of religion and freedom of speech. Your gift is very much appreciated and fully deductible as a charitable contribution. A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to us at P.O. Box 90555, Washington, DC 20090-0555.