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Confronting Religious Persecution at the IRF Summit

Feb. 10Stories That Demand Action:

Last week I spoke on a panel at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C.—a global gathering that brings together advocates, policymakers, and legal experts from around the world who are on the front lines of defending religious freedom. The Summit provides a rare forum to share firsthand experiences, expose ongoing...More

As Iran’s Christian Persecution Escalates, ACLJ Takes Urgent Action...

Feb. 04As Iran’s Christian Persecution...

Why Somalia Is One of the Most Dangerous Places for Christians

Feb. 02Marked for Death: Why Somalia Is...

The Fate of the Kurds Is Critical to Syria’s Future

Jan. 30The Fate of the Kurds Is Critical...

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Save Christians From Murder in Congo

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has once again become the site of unspeakable violence , with Christian communities being targeted by terrorists and militant forces. On February 15, over 70 Christians – primarily women, children, and the elderly – were added to the list of victims when they were abducted...More

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Save Christians in Afghanistan

Save Christians in Afghanistan

Right now the future of Afghanistan looks grim. For Afghan Christians, it looks deadly. After a 20-year war, the Taliban once again controls Afghanistan. ISIS has been resurrected . And the people of Afghanistan are afraid for their lives. As we have reported , President Biden’s hasty withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan presented exactly the opportunity the Taliban was poised and waiting for to quickly descend from the mountains and seize control of the entire country. Any...

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Boys Raped, Enslaved, and Tortured in Afghanistan

Bacha bazi means "boy play" and is an ancient, traditional custom of the Pashtun culture, which is prominent in Afghanistan and in some parts of Pakistan. Thirteen million men from the Pashtun tribe make up approximately fifty percent of the population of Afghanistan, and approximately forty percent of those males engage in the practice of bacha bazi. According to a study by Hagar International, an international NGO actively helping survivors of trafficking in Afghanistan recover and...

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ACLJ Files Written Submission at the U.N. To Defend Endangered...

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Sep 07, 2022

It’s been one year since President Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan. One year since the Biden Administration removed our troops and resources BEFORE making sure all...

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UN Report Details Horror for Minorities in Afghanistan at Hands of...

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Jun 13, 2022

Recently, U.N. Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett returned from Afghanistan after his 11-day visit and provided an update on the situation on the ground. The Taliban have continued in their indifference to...

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ACLJ Delivers Critical Intervention at the U.N. Urging International...

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Mar 29, 2022

Christians in Afghanistan are facing unimaginable terror under the harsh fist of the Taliban. We are taking EMERGENCY ACTION right now to defend them. It’s heartbreaking; but just as we told you , President...

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