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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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Susanna Liew, wife of abducted Malaysian pastor, Raymond Koh (PHOTO CREDIT: Open Doors USA)

RELEASE – NGOs Join Susanna Liew in Calling on the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Release Information on Her Husband Pastor Raymond Koh’s Abduction

For Immediate Release | February 12, 2021 WASHINGTON — February 13, 2021 marks four years since the highly orchestrated abduction of Pastor Raymond Koh – which was captured on CCTVs. Despite this, the…

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RELEASE – United States Takes Action Against Violators of Religious Freedom

Save the Persecuted Christians | December 16, 2020 CONTACT:Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Nick DiFazio, 610.584.1096, ext. 104, or Deborah Hamilton, ext. 102 Save the Persecuted Christians Applauds the Designation of Nigeria as a…

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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 Urges Attendance of Side-Events to the Polish Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom

Save the Persecuted Christians | November 18 2020 ‘Christians Have a Responsibility to Inform Themselves’ WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a leading international human rights advocacy group that works on behalf of hundreds…

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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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RELEASE – STPC Commends Jubilee Campaign’s Call for CCP to Cease Violence Against Children in China and Ensure Their Right to Freedom of Religion and Belief

Save the Persecuted Christians | October 20, 2020 Recap of Jubilee Campaign’s Side Event with the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva; Plans for Second Event Nov. 16-20 WASHINGTON — Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), which…

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RELEASE -14 US Senators Sign Letter to Name India One of Worst Offenders of Religious Freedom

Save the Persecuted Christians | October 11, 2020 Senators Demand “Targeted Sanctions” Against Indian Agencies and Officials Responsible for Increased Persecution of Minorities WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians, which advocates on behalf…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Applauds Congressman Scott Perry’s Bill to Designate the Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Organized Crime Group

Save the Persecuted Christians | October 5, 2020 The Bill, Introduced Oct. 1 following ‘Resist China’ Event in DC,Aims to Protect Americans from Chinese Criminal Activity WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a leading international…

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Save the Persecuted Christians to Protest at Oct. 1st ‘Resist China’ Event in DC

For Immediate Release | Save the Persecuted Christians | September 28, 2020 At Issue is China’s Imperialism Worldwide andMalign Influence in the United States WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a leading international human…

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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 – Christian Community Forcefully Placed under Muslim Rule in Nigeria’s Kaduna State

Save the Persecuted Christians | August 10, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians’ Adara Chiefdom Report: People Threatened, Attacked and Killed Following Unlawful Dissolution WASHINGTON — Human rights advocates are calling for investigations and aid…

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RELEASE – Iconic Church Site Opens for Muslim Prayers, Sparks ‘National Day of Mourning’

Save the Persecuted Christians | July 24, 2020 Christians Worldwide Heed Greek Orthodox Church’s Call to Grieve Turkish President Erdogan’s ‘Violation of all Standards of Religious Harmony’ WASHINGTON — The international Christian…

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RELEASE – Open Letter Urges Attorney General To Label Chinese Communist Party as a Transnational Criminal Organization

Save the Persecuted Christians | July 23, 2020 CCP Violations Far Exceed ‘Criminal Activity’ Threshold, say Save the Persecuted Christians, Other Human Rights Watchdogs WASHINGTON — A broad coalition of human rights advocates…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians ‘SaveUs’ Exhibit Exposes Threat of Genocide to Nigerian Christians

Save the Persecuted Christians | June 26, 2020 Informs and Focuses Prayer at Connecticut Capitol, Urges Revival and ‘Culture of Life’ HARTFORD, Conn.—Prayer warriors will descend on the outdoor Preacher’s Portico…

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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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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: Egypt’s Coptic Christians Must Never Be Forgotten

Save the Persecuted Christians | Mar. 2, 2020 Five Years After 21 Christian Men Were Beheaded in Libya, Plight Remains Desperate for Believers in Egypt WASHINGTON—Upon the death of 91-year-old…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Leaders to Address Massive Worldwide Epidemic at NRB Convention

Save the Persecuted Christians | Feb. 25, 2020 National Religious Broadcasters Event Set for Feb. 25-28 in Nashville to Feature Powerful Exhibit ‘Warfare on Women’ WASHINGTON—Leaders from Save the Persecuted…

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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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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 – 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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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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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Delivers Letter to President Imploring U.S. Special Envoy to Nigeria

News Release | January 27, 2020 Letter with 141 Signatures Outlines Urgent Need, Especially in Light of Execution of Christian Chairman in Nigeria WASHINGTON—Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC), a bipartisan, multi-faith…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Receives Word That Christian Association of Nigeria Chairman Lawan Andimi Has Been Executed

For Immediate Release | Jan. 21, 2020 STPC Circulating Letter to President Trump About Urgent Needs for Nigeria, Including U.S. Special Envoy to Nigeria and Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—Save the…

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RELEASE – 2020 Open Doors World Watch List Heightens Urgency of Persecuted Christians Worldwide

For Immediate Release | January 17, 2020 Save the Persecuted Christians Points to Nigeria’s Unchanged Ranking, Even Amid Especially Violent Year in African Nation WASHINGTON—Open Doors USA, a community of…

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RELEASE – Deadly Bloodshed Continues for Nigerian Christians

For Immediate Release | January 14, 2020 As Ongoing Violence Is Documented, Save the Persecuted Christians Reiterates Urgent Call for U.S. Special Envoy in Nigeria/Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—A French philosopher…

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RELEASE – USA – This is No Time to Abandon West Africa Amid Rampant and Intensifying Religious Persecution

*** NEWS RELEASE *** For Immediate Release | Jan. 7, 2020 U.S. Forces Need to Remain There, Augmented by a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region WASHINGTON—Just…

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RELEASE – Saving Persecuted Christians: Vital Initiatives in 2019, Redoubled Efforts in 2020

For Immediate Release | December 30, 2019 ‘SaveUs’ Movement Building Capacity to Raise Awareness, Hold Persecutors Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C.—As 2019 closes, Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC) looks back at a…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians: China’s Attacks on Church Leaders and Believers Continue

Chinese Church Elder Sentenced to 4 Years, with Another Harsh Sentence for Church’s Founding Pastor Expected by Christmas For Immediate Release | Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON—A church elder in China…

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RELEASE – Christians in Iran Face Danger, Imprisonment This Christmas for Believing in Jesus Christ

For Immediate Release | December 2, 2019 WASHINGTON—This Christmas season, millions of Christians worldwide will celebrate the birth of a baby boy in a stable—a momentous occasion that has eternal…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Leaders to Attend Christian Persecution Conference in Hungary

Nov. 26-28 Event in Budapest Will Bring Together Top International Leaders to Address Global Scourge of Christian Persecution and Genocide For Immediate Release | Nov. 20, 2019 WASHINGTON—Just before Thanksgiving,…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Coalition Joins Millions of Believers Worldwide for Two Sundays of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

For Immediate Release | Oct. 31, 2019 Nov. 3 and 10 Mark International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church; STPC Maintains News Aggregator to Share Stories of Persecution Worldwide…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians’ Coalition Partners Sending Much-Needed Aid to Syria

For Immediate Release | October 30, 2019 The Shai Fund, Christ’s Mandate for Missions, Indigenous Ministries and The Nazarene Fund Giving Food and Other Aid in Northeast Syria, Hit the…

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STATEMENT – Save the Persecuted Christians: International Religious Freedom Day Marks Important Benefits of International Religious Freedom Act of 1998

October 27, 2019 | For Immediate Release Permanent Reauthorization of U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Is Crucial, with 80% of Global Population Living in Countries Where Religious Freedoms Are Oppressed …

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MEDIA ADVISORY – Religious Freedom Advocates, Churches and Believers Rally in Prayer for Leah Sharibu on Oct. 26

October 23, 2019 | For Immediate Release Save the Persecuted Christians Joins Others Worldwide to Plead for Leah’s Release from Boko Haram Captivity for Refusing to Renounce Her Faith WASHINGTON—Save…

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RELEASE – Save the Persecuted Christians Stands in Solidarity with Hong Kong Christians and Freedom Fighters

October 21, 2019 | For Immediate Release Coalition Urges ‘Statement of Solidarity’ to Share with Hong Kong Brothers and Sisters in Christ WASHINGTON—For several months, Christians around the world, along…

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