A Vital Voice for Those Suffering in Silence
According to The Straits Times of Singapore and other sources, The Malaysian Human Rights Commission found the Special Branch of the Malaysian Police responsible the the enforced disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat
Discriminatory law overturned This month Indonesia’s Supreme Court declared that the law forcing adherents of indigenous religions to instead identify as one of the state-recognized religions on their national ID cards is unconstitutional and discriminatory. Indonesia only recognizes 6 religions- Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism or Confucianism. It is the most populous Muslim country in …
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September 16th marks Malaysia’s birthday, known as Malaysia Day. In the midst of many things to celebrate, Malaysian Christians remain burdened with realities that challenge Malaysia’s foundational principles of diversity, unity, and a high regard for human rights. Christians are facing rising discrimination for their faith and pressure to conform to the nation’s Muslim majority. …
Chinese human rights lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, has been missing from his home for over a week. His wife, family, and friends have been unable to contact him since August 13th. Zhisheng’s disappearance comes in the midst of him serving a house arrest that began in 2014. This is the latest sentence he has served in …
Amid increased tensions between the North Korea and the U.S., North Korean authorities have confirmed release of Canadian church leader Hyeon Soo Lim, though he has not arrived in Canada yet. Lim was the longest detained Westerner in decades by the regime, having spent two and a half years imprisoned. North Korean authorities reported that …
Nguyen Van Dai of Vietnam was charged on July 30, 2017, with “carrying out activities with the purpose of overthrowing the Peoples’ administration.” If he is found guilty of this crime, he could face up to 20 years in prison or even the death penalty. Dai is a religious freedom advocate and human rights lawyer …
Imprisoned 600 Days: Update on Vietnam Christian Prisoner Read More »
(Watch video here.) You’ve heard of US student, Otto Warmbier’s, recent death after returning home from North Korea. This has once again shone a light on the horrors of North Korea and has left many asking “what more can the US do?” Though some feel we have tried everything only to receive disheartening results, the …
(Image from British Pakistani Christian Association) This Sunday marks another opportunity for churches to set aside time to show concern and support for refugees! Jubilee Campaign has long supported refugees fleeing Pakistan. In Pakistan, Christians are regularly discriminated against, harassed, and attacked for their faith. Blasphemy laws, which prohibit any utterance against Islam, are used …
Jubilee Campaign is a member of the International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea. We would like to share the below ICNK statement with you discussing Otto Warmbier’s tragic death due to his time in North Korea. (Seoul – June 23, 2017) — The International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity …
Otto Warmbier’s death a testimony to life in North Korea Read More »
When you think of ISIS, what’s likely to come to mind is Syria and other parts of the Middle East. Perhaps you even think of Europe with the terrorist attacks that have become increasingly more common and the hundreds of thousands of refugees seeking protection. What’s less likely to come to mind is the Christian-majority …