RELEASE – Demonstration in Omaha to Free the Slaves of Nigeria

For Immediate Release                                                                      June 3, 2021                                                                            Committee to Free Nigerian Slaves Calls for an End to Modern-Day Bondage WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Saturday, June 5, at 10 A.M., the Committee…

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Christian teen Leah Sharibu, held captive by Boko Haram

NIGERIA – Three Years Later: Leah Sharibu Is Still Missing

Save the Persecuted Christians | February 17, 2021 Human Rights Activists Call on Nigeria to Secure Christian Teen’s Release from Boko Haram WASHINGTON, D.C. — Feb. 19, 2021 marks three years…

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IRAQ – With a Mass Funeral, Yazidi Survivors Honor Victims of ISIS

Seattle Times | Feb. 7, 2021 KOJO, Iraq — They had waited years to bury the remains of their husbands, sons and brothers. Cradling fresh earth draped in Iraqi flags,…

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UGANDA – Family of Assaulted Pastor Attacked Again by Area Muslims

Morning Star News | January 28, 2021 NAIROBI, Kenya – Muslim villagers on Sunday (Jan. 24) attacked the wife and children of a pastor in eastern Uganda who is still receiving…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Responds to Recent Attacks in Northeastern Nigeria

Save the Persecuted Christians | December 1, 2020 ‘There Must Be Accountability for These Violent Attacks’ WASHINGTON— Many civilians are dead after armed men on motorcycles gruesomely attacked agricultural workers in northeastern…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Encourages Attendance Side-Events to the Polish Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom

For Immediate Release | November 10, 2020 ‘Christians Have a Responsibility to Inform Themselves’ WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a leading international human rights advocacy group which works on behalf of hundreds of…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Applauds Resolution to Designate China’s Abuses Against Uyghurs & Others as Genocide

For Immediate Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | November 4, 2020 Calls for Broad Support of this Resolution and Other Congressional Actions Exposing China’s Crimes Against Humanity WASHINGTON—Save the…

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RELEASE – STPC Draws Attention to Hidden Genocide and Christian Persecution in Nigeria

For Immediate Release | October 27, 2020 Nigerian Christians Join #EndSARS Protests toShine Spotlight on Nigerian Government’s Problems WASHINGTON — Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), which advocates on behalf of hundreds of millions of…

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Save the Persecuted Christians Urges Countries to Call Attention to Christian Persecution at 75th UNGA

For Immediate Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | Sept. 22, 2020 We Pray that World Leaders Will Speak Out Specifically Against Genocidal Violence Against 327 Million Christians Worldwide WASHINGTON—The…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Urges President Trump to Address Christian Persecution at 75th UNGA

Save the Persecuted Christians | September 16, 2020 We Pray the President Will Speak Specifically to Genocidal Violence Against 327 Million Christians Worldwide WASHINGTON — Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a leading international human…

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RELEASE – New Report to United Nations Brings to Light Extreme Persecution of Uyghurs in China

Save the Persecuted Christians | June 16, 2020 In Advance of UN General Assembly, Save the Persecuted Christians Coalition Partner Jubilee Campaign Submits Report on Inhumane Treatment of This Marginalized…

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RELEASE – June 4 Marks Tragic Day at Tiananmen Square

Save the Persecuted Christians | June 3, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians Reflects on 31st Anniversary of Massacre, as Advocates Mourn Atrocities Still Being Committed in China Today and Coalition…

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RELEASE – Senators Ernst and Grassley Urgently Requesting President Trump to Consider U.S. Special Envoy to Bring Christian Genocide to an End in Nigeria

Save the Persecuted Christians | May 26, 2020 WASHINGTON—This May, Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Charles Grassley delivered letters to President Trump and key political figures, urging them to take…

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ADVISORY – Advocacy Group, Concerned Christians Host Prayer Vigil for Leah Sharibu on Her 17th Birthday

*** VIRTUAL EVENT ADVISORY *** Save the Persecuted Christians | For Immediate Release | May 13, 2020 CONTACT:Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com May 14 Prayer at 4 p.m. ET Will Lift Up…

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ADVISORY – Join Save the Persecuted Christians for Global Prayer to End COVID-19

*** VIRTUAL EVENT ADVISORY *** Save the Persecuted Christians | April 30, 2020 Two-Hour Virtual Prayer Beginning at 2 p.m. ET Friday, May 1, Will Also Aim to Lift Up…

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VIRTUAL EVENT – Save the Persecuted Christians, Coalition Partners Lead Special Hour of Prayer Today for Nigeria

Save the Persecuted Christians April 21, 2020 Group Continues to Call for Special Envoy to Nigeria, as Organization Leaders Set to Meet with Trump Administration Officials WASHINGTON—Nigeria is in the…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: President Trump, Tell the World Bank to Watch Pakistan Closely

Save the Persecuted Christians | April 20, 2020 In Open Letter to the President, Secretary of State and World Bank Leader, Advocates Stress That Christians in Pakistan Are Being Denied…

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RELEASE – Iranian Christian Mary Mohammadi Questioned About Faith During Hearing This Week

Save the Persecuted Christians | April 16, 2020 Close Friend Reports to Save the Persecuted Christians That Court Could Issue Verdict for 21-Year-Old Woman Soon WASHINGTON—Iranian Christian Mary Mohammadi, a…

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RELEASE – #BringBackOurGirls—Six Years Later

Save the Persecuted Christians | April 14, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians: #6YearsTooLong for 112 Kidnapped Chibok Girls to Remain in Captivity WASHINGTON—Six years ago today, 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Calls for the Appointment of a U.S. Presidential Special Envoy to Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region

Save the Persecuted Christians | March 18, 2020 Coalition Partner, International Committee on Nigeria, Launches #SilentSlaughter Campaign WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC) joined the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON) at…

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USCIRF – USCIRF Releases New Factsheet on the Impact of Coronavirus on Religious Freedom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  | uscirf.gov March 16, 2020 Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new factsheet on the global response…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: Mary Fatemeh Mohammadi is a Courageous Woman of Faith

Save the Persecuted Christians | Mar. 6, 2020 Iranian Dissident Imprisoned Again for Protesting the Regime Should be Remembered on International Women’s Day WASHINGTON—Mary Fatemeh Mohammadi, a courageous human rights…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Joins Other Advocacy Organizations to Send President Trump Letters Concerning Persecuted Believers in India

For Immediate Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | February 21, 2020 Letters Delivered Today, as Trump Prepares for Trip to India Next Week WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians, which advocates…

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INDIA – STPC Letter to President Trump by Frank J. Gaffney

February 20, 2020 Hon. Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Save the Persecuted Christians salutes you on your administration’s historic…

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INDIA – Commentary on Religious Persecution In India

Don Shenk – Director – Gospel Tide Broadcasting Association | STPC Coalition Partner | Feb. 21, 2020 It is a well-known and accepted fact that the overwhelming majority of people…

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INDIA – Christian Persecution Fact Sheet Compiled by STPC

Open Doors USA World Watch List 2020 Rank:  No. 10, 2020 World Watch List of Countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian Score: 83/100 Region: Asia Persecution…

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NIGERIA – After Two Years in Captivity, It’s Time to Bring Leah Sharibu Home!

Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | Feb. 19, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians Keeps Close Watch on Plight of Kidnapped Nigerian Teen, Kept by Boko Haram for Not Renouncing…

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RELEASE – Two Years of Impact—Save the Persecuted Christians Forges Ahead to Advocate for Hundreds of Millions Harmed for their Faith in Jesus

Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | February 11, 2020 ‘SaveUs’ Movement Continues to Build Momentum, Raise Awareness, Affect National Action and Hold Persecutors Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C.—Two years ago this…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Panel Attests to Genocide Against Faithful, Calls for Americans to Speak Boldly, Act

For Immediate Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | February 7, 2020 SRO Audience at National Prayer Breakfast Prays for Victims, Truth-Tellers WASHINGTON, D.C.—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC),a growing grassroots…

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WORLDWIDE – Christian Persecution – End the Silence; STPC Hosts a National Prayer Breakfast Panel (video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pft5K19o2OA&feature=youtu.be A NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST SIDE EVENT “Why is the world silent while Christians are being slaughtered? Good people must join together and stop this…It’s not as if we are…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Delivers Letter to Call on Trump Administration to ‘Speak Boldly and Specifically About the Global Persecution of Christians’

Release | Save the Persecuted Christians February 6, 2020 88 Organizations and 500+ Individuals Sign Impassioned Letter WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a bipartisan, multi-faith coalition of nearly 200 civil society,…

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ADVISORY – Save the Persecuted Christians Leaders Part of National Prayer Breakfast and Special Event Thursday

For Immediate Release | February 4, 2020 As Over 3,500 Converge in Washington, STPC Coalition Will Host a Side Event to End the Silence on the Global Persecution of Christians…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: New Rules for Religious Groups Begin This Weekend in China

News Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | January 30, 2020 ‘Harsh’ Rules That Go into Effect Feb. 1 Will Require ‘All Religious Personnel to Support and Implement Total Submission…

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INDIA – Church Joins National Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law

National Catholic Register | Anto Akkara | January 29, 2020 NEW DELHI — The Catholic Church has joined in the widespread civic protests against new legislation that, according to critics,…

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NIGERIA – Leah Sharibu’s family responds to reports that she gave birth to Boko Haram commander’s son

Christian Post | Samuel Smith | January 28, 2020 The family of abducted Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has spoken out after reports published over the weekend suggested that their…

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STATEMENT – Reports Surface That Kidnapped Nigerian Teen Leah Sharibu Has a Newborn Son

January 27, 2020 | Statement Save the Persecuted Christians: Family Begs to Have Leah Returned Alive WASHINGTON—Reports surfaced over the weekend that kidnapped Nigerian teen Leah Sharibu has a newborn…

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