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She escaped slavery
Two years ago, 18-year-old Deborah took her courageous first steps toward leaving the strict Islam she had been raised in. Inspired by the messages of love, forgiveness, and salvation shared by her Christian friends in Kogi state, Nigeria, Deborah eventually made the dangerous decision to follow Jesus.
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Woman Finds Refuge in Orphanage After Being Rescued from ADF Captivity
November 20, 2025 Congo, DRC — As night fell on Sept. 17 in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kanyere Kalumbiro finished collecting firewood and began returning home. Suddenly, a member of the Islamic extremist...
Nigerian Christian Leaders Urge U.S. Action as Claims of Worsening Atrocities Emerge
November 20, 2025 Nigeria — A coalition of prominent Nigerian Christian and civil society organizations has issued an urgent appeal to the United States government, alleging an intensifying pattern of targeted killings, mass displacement, and...
DRC, M23 Rebel Group Agree on Initial Framework for Peace
November 20, 2025 Congo, DRC — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and representatives of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group signed a new peace deal in Qatar on Saturday. While the agreement seeks to...
8 Christians Endure Decades of Imprisonment in Eritrea
November 20, 2025 Eritrea — Eight Christians have languished in prison cells in the eastern African nation of Eritrea for between 18 and 21 years for simply following Christ. Despite public outcry and egregious...
Protests Erupt in Nigeria After Terrorists Kill 8, Abduct Pastor
November 19, 2025 Nigeria — Armed men attacked a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) congregation Tuesday evening in Eruku, Kwara state, Nigeria, killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor. The attack occurred just...
Christian Advocates Call for National Convention as Persecution in India Increases
November 18, 2025 India — Due to a sharp increase in violence against Christians in India, several advocacy organizations have called for a national convention of Christians this month to raise concerns about Christian persecution...
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Celebrating 30 Years of Serving the Persecuted
International Christian Concern (ICC) serves and equips persecuted Christians in places where it is dangerous to follow Jesus. Since 1995, we have provided critical aid, influenced religious freedom policy, and connected persecuted believers to the global Christian community. Our mission is simple: We ease the suffering of Christians in hostile places and aid, support, and empower them as they boldly live out their faith.
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“WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? SHALL TROUBLE, HARDSHIP, PERSECUTION, FAMINE, DANGER OR SWORD?”
ROMANS 8:35