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Last weekend we had the joy of gathering with supporters in #Orpington & #Redditch. It was great to share updates from the field, reflect on what’s been happening & look ahead to what’s next. Thanks to everyone who came along. We’re so grateful for your support!

Kidan spent more than 7yrs imprisoned in Eritrea for her faith in Christ. Though persecuted and left with nothing, she remained faithful through God’s grace. Today, thanks to supporters, her family has hope again. Find out more: and support our work here: releaseinternational.org/campaign/kidan/

Nic is preparing to walk 100km in around 24 hours for the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge and every extra donation helps support persecuted Christians around the world through prayer and practical support! Support Nic here: justgiving.com/page/nic-bianc…

Release speaker, Stephen McIlroy, reflects on the trials endured by one of God’s pre-eminent servants. You can read the whole thing in our magazine. releaseinternational.org/magazine

Kurdistan became a refuge when ISIS ravaged Iraq, displacing Yazidis, Christians and others. Today it shelters ~300k Syrians fleeing ongoing violence. Each month, our partners provide food aid to ~200 widows; many now attend church, some in safe houses. releaseinternational.org/magazine

Praise God for progress in Pakistan 🇵🇰 Punjab has raised the marriage age to 18 and criminalised child marriage. Christian rights advocates are calling it long overdue. Pray this protection is secured in permanent law. Explore Pakistan and how to pray: releaseinternational.org/globe/

Esther* was expelled from home after her mother converted to Islam. Raised by her grandmother, she says: 'I’ve never felt a mother’s love.' She hopes to rebuild the relationship, but contact is hard. Read her story & others like it in our latest magazine: releaseinternational.org/magazines/

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3 ...including many widows such as those featured in this documentary. If you feel moved, or even overwhelmed, by what this, please know that you are not powerless. Together, as individuals and as churches, we can respond through prayer and by supporting our work in Nigeria

We welcome @Channel4News recent report highlighting the ongoing violence against Christians in Central and Northern Nigeria. It is a difficult piece to watch, particularly as widows share the awful impact of these attacks on their lives and communities. youtube.com/watch?v=p2I9hy…

In many parts of the world Christians have to meet together in secret. Often this involves gathering under the cover of darkness. Could you identify with them by organising your own Prayers in the Dark? Find out more: releaseinternational.org/prayers-in-the…

We spoke to our partners in China, India, Pakistan and Nigeria to understand what life really looks like for Christians right now. This short film is a glimpse into that reality. youtube.com/watch?v=e1HLmn…

New podcast episode! Our partner Lazarus Yeghnazar shares stories of courage, persecution, and a growing underground church, with over a million turning to Christ -many through dreams. As fear of famine and further devastation looms, he calls for prayer, hope, and attention.

Although the Bill has been delayed until later this year, concerns remain. Partners on the ground say this is not a resolution and continued awareness and advocacy are crucial. If passed, this could mark a significant shift in the future of Christian mission work in India.

Joseph D’Souza of the All India Christian Council warns this could have 'immediate and potentially irreversible consequences.' Since 2014, when the BJP came to power, over 20,000 licences have been cancelled cutting off vital foreign funding for many organisations.

New proposed legislation in India could have serious consequences for Christian ministries and charities, both locally and those supported from countries like the UK.

Although the Bill has been delayed until later this year, concerns remain. Partners on the ground say this is not a resolution and continued awareness and advocacy are crucial. If passed, this could mark a significant shift in the future of Christian mission work in India.

Joseph D’Souza of the All India Christian Council warns this could have 'immediate and potentially irreversible consequences.' Since 2014, when the BJP came to power, over 20,000 licences have been cancelled cutting off vital foreign funding for many organisations.