Supreme Court of the Republic of Korea to hear case to determine if a same-sex partner can be registered as a “dependent spouse” under Korea’s National Health Insurance Service
Continue readingFreed from forced marriage: Pakistan court annuls marriage between young Christian girl and her abductor
Pakistan family court rules in favor of Reeha Saleem, who was forced to convert from Christianity to Islam and marry her abductor at age 17. Finally Pakistan family court ruled in favor of Reeha Saleem
Continue readingPastor must begin prison term for praying after Nepali Supreme Court denies his appeal
In a detrimental development for religious freedom in Nepal, the Nepali Supreme Court has ordered Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya to serve one year in prison for peaceful religious activity.
Continue readingSurvivors from forced marriages speak out on Intl Day of the Girl Child
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.
Continue readingOn the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Spotlight on Violence in Pakistan
Pakistani Christian communities subjected to severe violence from recent mob riots; ADF International is actively engaged in religious freedom efforts in Pakistan.
Continue readingBAIL FOR “BLASPHEMY”: Man granted bail after 3 years in prison for “blaspheming” during neighborhood pigeon argument
Human rights advocates denounce poor treatment of Stephen Masih, who suffers from bipolar disorder.
Continue readingPakistani Christian convert granted protection at Europe’s top court
A Pakistani Christian fearing persecution in case of deportation has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
Continue readingPastor convicted for prayer returns home on bail for Christmas
This week, Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya was released on bail after being convicted and jailed for sharing gospel tracts and praying with fellow citizens.
Continue readingPastor sentenced to jailtime for prayer and evangelism in Nepal
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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