Persecution Tag

Women in Iran are pulling off their headscarves — and hoping for a ‘turning point’

on: March 09, 2018In: Inside IranNo Comments

Iranian women have been raising a new challenge to their Islamic government, breaking one of its most fundamental rules by pulling off their headscarves in some of the busiest public squares... Read more

Christian women at double risk of persecution – because of gender as well as religion

on: March 08, 2018In: Our NeighborsNo Comments

For the first time ever, the persecution of women as it differs to that of men has been examined by the analysts of the 2018 World Watch List. The list, compiled by Open Doors International,... Read more

Report: Christian Persecution is Worse Today Than Ever Before

on: February 14, 2018In: Iranian ChristiansNo Comments

When you think of the worst time in history for Christian persecution, perhaps you think of the Roman Coliseum or the Middle Ages and Reformation when Christians were burned at the stake for... Read more

Plight of Iranian Christians Ignored during Official Visit to Evin Prison

on: February 14, 2018In: Iranian ChristiansNo Comments

International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that 11 Iranian Members of Parliament (MPs) visited Evin Prison in Tehran on January 30, claiming that they were investigating reports of ab... Read more

UNHCR urged to give more attention to Christian refugees

on: November 17, 2017In: Iranian ChristiansNo Comments

THE LATEST figures show that currently 65 million people throughout the world are refugees, a number that is beyond the resources of governments and interna-tional agencies to cope. Represen... Read more

Iran Threatens To Expel Christian Children From Schools

on: September 08, 2017In: Iranian ChristiansNo Comments

Iran’s government has ordered children belonging to families of one of the country’s largest house church movements to study the Koran and Shi’a Islam teachings or face expulsion... Read more

More Christians Receive Harsh Jail Terms in Iran: Is Tehran Showing Fear of Christianity’s Growth?

on: July 24, 2017In: Iranian ChristiansNo Comments

The prison gates are opening wider for persecuted Christians in Iran with 12 more receiving prison sentences last month. Read more

Persecuted Christians Face One Trial after Another in Refugee Camps

on: July 19, 2017In: Our NeighborsNo Comments

A Christian charity in London is asking the Greek government to change a policy that is keeping homeless Christian refugees who fled to Lesbos from being able to apply for asylum with the Un... Read more

Iran: Christians face long prison sentences

on: July 10, 2017In: Iranian ChristiansNo Comments

Iranian Christians request prayer for Pastor Victor Bet Tamraz (pictured), Amin Afshar Naderi and Hadi Asgari, who face long prison sentences. Read more