(WETM) Thursday is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. In 2013, the UN adopted a resolution designating July 30 as the day, declaring that it was necessary to “raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.” According to a report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in December … [Read more...] about World Day Against Human Trafficking Is Today
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Violence Against Christians Increasing in India, Despite Lockdowns
(Vatican News) Persecution Relief recently released its half-yearly report detailing acts of anti-Christian persecution in India. The data bear out “a very grim picture” of religious freedom in the nation, according to the Christian ecumenical body. “Hate crimes against Christians in India have risen by an alarming 40.87 percent,” the report said. That increase came … [Read more...] about Violence Against Christians Increasing in India, Despite Lockdowns
Violence and COVID-19 Turn African Christians Into ‘Endangered Species’
(Open Doors) Our Africa services team is sounding an alarm as persecution against Christians continue in the midst of COVID-19 food shortages. As extremists target Christians and exploit the pandemic to recruit youth into their ranks, believers are struggling to survive the severe food shortages, denial of government relief and lack of medical care—all combining for a … [Read more...] about Violence and COVID-19 Turn African Christians Into ‘Endangered Species’
Airline Will Pay for Your Medical Treatment, Hotel Quarantine, and Even Your Funeral If You Catch COVID-19 While Traveling
(Business Insider) Emirates has a new strategy for boosting passenger demand in the midst of a global pandemic: coronavirus insurance. If one of its passengers is diagnosed with COVID-19 during their journey, the Dubai-based airline will cover their medical expenses, up to €150,000 (about $176,000). It will pay €100 ($118) per day for quarantine costs — such as a hotel … [Read more...] about Airline Will Pay for Your Medical Treatment, Hotel Quarantine, and Even Your Funeral If You Catch COVID-19 While Traveling
CCP Threatens to Remove, Re-Educate Children of Christian Parents
(ChurchLeaders) In a video released alongside a new report from International Christian Concern (ICC), Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) member Liao Qiang said that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is persecuting Christians by threatening to send their children to re-education camps and by forcibly removing children who have been adopted. “The reason why we left China is … [Read more...] about CCP Threatens to Remove, Re-Educate Children of Christian Parents