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She escaped slavery
Two years ago, 18-year-old Deborah took her courageous first steps toward leaving the strict Islam she had been raised in. Inspired by the messages of love, forgiveness, and salvation shared by her Christian friends in Kogi state, Nigeria, Deborah eventually made the dangerous decision to follow Jesus.
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Christian Orphan Dies in Kano State Custody
February 3, 2026 Nigeria — A Christian orphan taken from the Du Merci Orphanage in Nigeria and held by the Kano state government has died while still in state custody. The death occurred nearly 10...
Lack of Evidence Leads to Acquittals in 5 Anti-Conversion Cases
February 2, 2026 India — Five full trials of cases registered under the anti-conversion law in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand fell short of judicial scrutiny due to insufficient evidence, leading to the accused’s...
What It’s Like to Become a Christian in Iran
February 2, 2026 Iran — Recent uprisings, violent crackdowns, and escalating tensions with the U.S. have brought added international attention to Iran, a nation of 93 million people, most of whom are Shia Muslim. Though...
Report Reveals Top Global Christian Persecutors
January 30, 2026 Europe, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Russia, South America, Ukraine, United States — In a January 2026 report, the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) detailed some of the world’s top perpetrators of violence against Christians across five continents. The group, with the...
Catholic Mission Compound Attacked in Ethiopia
January 30, 2026 Ethiopia — On Dec. 18, looters attacked Itang Catholic Mission in Ethiopia. The incident is a casualty of the longstanding conflict between the Anyuak and Nuer tribes. At dawn, starting at 5:30...
1 Dead After Extremists Target Christian Teachers
January 29, 2026 Kenya — In northeast Kenya, schools have increasingly become sites of vulnerability rather than places of learning. For teachers serving in isolated communities under the shadow of extremist violence, each day brings...
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Celebrating 30 Years of Serving the Persecuted
International Christian Concern (ICC) serves and equips persecuted Christians in places where it is dangerous to follow Jesus. Since 1995, we have provided critical aid, influenced religious freedom policy, and connected persecuted believers to the global Christian community. Our mission is simple: We ease the suffering of Christians in hostile places and aid, support, and empower them as they boldly live out their faith.
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“WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? SHALL TROUBLE, HARDSHIP, PERSECUTION, FAMINE, DANGER OR SWORD?”
ROMANS 8:35