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Read the Moving Testimony of an Eritrean Refugee

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

Last month, Jubilee Campaign accredited a team of individuals to participate at a side-event at the 32nd UN Human Rights Council Session, organized by Human Rights Concern-Eritrea and Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The event was co-sponsored by Article 19, DefendDefenders, and International Fellowship for Reconciliation. Those who have escaped Eritrea shared their experiences and stories. The …

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URGENT: Christians Under Threat in Nepal

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

The freedom of religion in Nepal is under threat since the adoption of the new constitution in September 2015. Even though it affirms that Nepal is a secular state, it concurrently prohibits evangelization. Article 26 makes any act illegal and punishable by law “to convert another person from one religion to another or any act …

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URGENT: Pray for the Release of Pastor Yang Hua

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

Recent information has revealed that a Chinese house pastor that has been detained since December has been enduring torture by the Chinese government. Yang Hua was arrested on December 9, 2015 after trying to prevent authorities from stealing property Huoshi Church in Guiyang. Leading up to the arrest, the church, which Yang is a pastor …

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Coptic Christians Ask for Prayer; Attacks Continue in Egypt

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

Jubilee Campaign received a horrifying update from Middle East Concern about the current climate in Egypt for Coptic Christians. In the last six weeks, there have been at multiple attacks on Christians. “On 20th May several Christian homes were attacked in al-Karam village in Minya province, as a result of a rumour about a relationship …

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Help Support H.R.2140 & Stop Persecution in Vietnam

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

A few weeks ago, we informed you of the arrest and detainment of Nguyen Van Dai. Latest reports have indicated that Dai’s wife and attorney still have not received any news on his condition nor whereabouts. On May 10th, 2016, Dai’s wife, Mrs. Vu Minh Khanh, traveled to Washington D.C. from Vietnam to testify before …

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Pakistan Court Acquits Five Blasphemy Cases

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

On June 20th, the cases of five Pakistani Christians accused of blasphemy were acquitted by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Gujranwala. Considering most blasphemy cases in Pakistan do not see much movement or success, these cases are truly an act of God. In 2015, a Christian pastor and four others were originally arrested under terrorism laws …

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Praying for India’s Christians while Modi addresses Congress

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

As Indian Prime Minister Modi addressed the US Congress on June 8, Jubilee Campaign took part in one of the most effective activities to fight against injustice: prayer. Executive Director Ann Buwalda and Jubilee Campaign staff participated in a prayer vigil in the capital that was held to bring awareness to the plight of Christians …

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UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea Releases 2nd Report

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

On June 8th, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea released its second report discussing the human rights situation in Eritrea. The commissioners recommended in the report that the United Nations Security Council refer the situation in Eritrea to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court due to the fact that …

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Obama Addresses Vietnam’s Lack of Religious Freedom

Advocacy, News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

When there is freedom of religion, it not only allows people to fully express the love and compassion that are at the heart of all great religions, but it allows faith groups to serve their communities through schools and hospitals, and care for the poor and the vulnerable. -President Obama, Hanoi, Vietnam, 5/24/16 In May, …

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IDP Camps Nigeria 2016

News, Uncategorized / By jtsullivan

Jubilee Campaign Netherlands traveled to Nigeria and interviewed people staying in IDP (internally displaced persons) camps. They have been displaced from their homes due to violence from Boko Haram, the deadliest terrorist group in the world. Another militant group that has become quite active in Nigeria is the Fulani militants. This group also violently attacks …

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