03/04/2021 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – In Pakistan, false accusations of blasphemy are widespread and often motivated by personal vendettas or religious hatred.
More01/29/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Several months after ICC provided capital for an evangelist to open a small grocery shop to support his family, his ministry is thriving with the profits of his shop.
More01/29/2021 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that a 30-year-old Christian nurse in Pakistan was falsely accused of committing blasphemy against Islam.
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One of Pope Francis’ final stops during his visit in Iraq will be Qaraqosh, where a remnant of Christians has returned after years of bloodshed and desecration. Many of these stalwart Christians are rebuilding their lives through chicken farms with the help of ICC!
We’ve been able to help Christians in Iraq like Bassam, who was displaced by ISIS. His farm started out with 3,000 chicks from ICC. Over the past two years, his chicken farm has tripled in size, giving him a chance to start over again. We’ve built numerous farms, amounting to thousands of jobs in this region. Our hope is that it will breathe life back into their communities. Join us to help us rebuild Quaraqosh, one chicken farm at a time!
ICC Helps Displaced Farmers Rebuild in Iraq | Persecution
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After ISIS attacked Qeraqosh in 2014, thousands of Christians were forced to flee. During their displacement, Christian refugees lived off of their savings, having lost all sources of income.
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Pope Francis will visit Iraq and meet with Shia religious leader Gran Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani tomorrow. The meeting between the Pope and the Grand Ayatollah will be private and informal, during which the two hope to discuss extremist violence.
Pope Francis to Meet with Top Shia Leader During Visit to Iraq | Persecution
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01/29/2021 Vatican (International Christian Concern) – In his trip to Iraq scheduled for March, Pope Francis will meet with Shia …
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Preparations for the Pope’s visit to Iraq accentuated activities throughout the Nineveh Plains, creating an atmosphere of eager and hopeful anticipation as each day drew closer to his March visit. However, the Papal visit also corresponds with increasing security-related concerns in Nineveh, which has become a type of testing ground for Turkey and Iran to pursue competing demonstrations of military strength. COVID also continued to impact daily life for Nineveh residents, further hindering the post-ISIS economy.
Nineveh Plains Transitional Justice Report: February | Persecution
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03/01/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern)–Preparations for the Pope's visit to Iraq accentuated activities throughout the Nineveh Plains, creating an atmosphere of eager and hopeful…
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Violent militancy is on the rise in Pakistan amid an increasing trend of religiosity. While many Pakistani officials have celebrated the growing embrace for adhering to stronger religious ties among the population to unite the country, this increase has actually created further militancy and extremism. This is evidenced by recent attacks from religious extremist cells against women’s rights advocates and some military personnel.
Growing Militancy in Pakistan Parallels Growing Religious Intolerance | Persecution
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03/01/2021 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – Violent militancy is on the rise in Pakistan amid an increasing trend of religiosity. …
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Lord have mercy..☦️
Lord Jesus Christ send a revival in Pakistan, in the name of Jesus Christ.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unveiled Turkey’s Human Rights Action Plan with the expectation that it will be executed within the next two years. The President stated that "the ultimate aim of Turkey’s action plan is a new civilian constitution." The President’s announcement of the plan included references to some issues impacting religious freedom but were not explained further.
Erdogan's Human Rights Plan Only Hints at Religious Freedom | Persecution
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International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on March 2, 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan unveiled Turkey’s Human Rights Action Plan with the expectation that it will be executed …
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