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House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
Advocate says disabled have right to live, experience God's love
In response to societal discrimination against those with disabilities, a blind Spanish advocate says people with handicaps have the right... Read more
Two more Iranian pastors imprisoned for Christian faith
Two Christian pastors in Iran have been put in prison and are “facing grave danger” due to their faith, said... Read more
Christian film aims to curb human trafficking in India
A group of independent film makers is using media to put an end to the epidemic of human trafficking that... Read more
Congressional leaders support Chinese pro-life activist
Bipartisan leaders of Congress came together in the nation’s capital on Aug. 1 to meet with and offer their support... Read more
Switzerland approves controversial pre-natal test for Down's Syndrome
The government of Switzerland has sparked controversy by legalizing a new prenatal test that detects the presence of Down’s Syndrome... Read more
Slavery is 'alive and well' in India, pastor says
Even in contemporary culture, India's Dalits or “untouchables” face oppression and persecution akin to slavery, an American pastor involved in... Read more
Christianity changing lives of India's 'untouchables'
A human rights group in India says Christianity has brought slow but lasting change to the country's Dalits or “untouchables,”... Read more
Congressman wants ambassador to Vietnam fired over human rights issues
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has called for the firing of U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam David Shear, charging that he has... Read more
Human rights advocate says Washington Post distorted her views on Islam
Nina Shea, a prominent Catholic advocate for global religious freedom, says the Washington Post presented her as a “religious bigot”... Read more
Bishops back Pakistan activist after death threat fears
The Catholic bishops of Pakistan are giving their “full solidarity and support” to Asma Jahangir, a human rights advocate in... Read more
Chen arrives in US as family, friends remain vulnerable in China
Chinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng and his family have arrived safely in the United States, but reports indicate that his... Read more
Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends
A hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on human rights discussed the current status of blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng,... Read more
Families reject 'academy of prostitution' in Spain
The World Congress of Families condemned a “heartless” group which they believe is taking advantage of Spain's economic crisis in... Read more
Victim of human trafficking praises Vatican conference
A young English woman who was forced into a life of prostitution by a human trafficker lauded the Vatican for... Read more
