Globally, 100 million girls are at risk of being forced into child marriage over the next decade. The threat for girls from religious minorities of further being coerced into changing their religion in connection to a forced marriage is particularly acute. Ahead of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, ADF International is highlighting the testimonies of survivors of forced marriages in a new mini-documentary.
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In an urgency resolution the European Parliament has called for the government of India to “take urgent steps to restore calm” in the midst of a tribal and religious crisis unfolding in Manipur.
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A Pakistani Christian fearing persecution in case of deportation has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
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A married Sudanese Christian convert couple is currently on trial facing baseless charges after they converted to Christianity despite the decriminalization of apostasy.
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UN human rights experts call on governments to not lose sight of religious minorities in Afghanistan who “remain stranded under constant fear of death”
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This week, Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya was released on bail after being convicted and jailed for sharing gospel tracts and praying with fellow citizens.
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On Tuesday, Pastor Keshab was sentenced to two years in jail and a fine for sharing gospel tracts and praying with fellow citizens.
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On the International Day of the Girl Child, Catholic Bishops have taken action to challenge religious freedom violations against teenage girls.
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This International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), many girls in South Asia fear for their safety. 14-year-old Maira is one of the estimated 1000 girls that are “converted” against their will through a forced marriage in Pakistan every year.
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ADF International supported Christian convert fleeing persecution.
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