In the midst of humanitarian crisis, ICR Canada will support Christians in Israel and Palestine in the midst of war with terrorists in Gaza through local churches. We are ready to help support the persecuted Christians in the midst of surviving a terrible situation.
The World Needs Our Help.
ICR Canada (International Christian Response Canada) is helping in many countries around the globe where North American missionaries simply can't safely go. For over 50 years, the international ministry of ICR has provided spiritual and material assistance to Christians who live in countries hostile to the gospel, enabling them to proclaim the truth, plant churches, and persevere.
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Breaking News on Persecuted Christians Around the Globe
Plateau State: Over 50 Christians Killed in Nigeria
On April 14, Fulani herdsmen launched a deadly dawn attack on Zikke village in Kwall District, Bassa County, Plateau State, Nigeria, killing at least 51 people. The predominantly Christian community is the latest to suffer in a series of violent assaults that have claimed over 60 Christian lives earlier this…
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Judge in Pakistan Hands Death Sentence to Christian Killer
On March 27, 2025, a judge in Pakistan handed down the country’s maximum punishment for murder to Muhammad Zubair, a Muslim man convicted of killing 20-year-old Christian student Farhan Ul Qamar. The ruling, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Saima Riyasat in Pasrur, Sialkot District, included a death sentence and a…
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Sudan Jails 19 Christians on Baseless Allegations
Sudan jails 19 Christians in Madani amid escalating religious persecution. Seven were arrested on January 21 by Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) while traveling from Barakat to Madani, accused of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These arrests, occurring between January and February, highlight growing concerns over the targeting of…
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Pakistani Court Annuls Christian Girl’s Forced Marriage
A Pakistani court annulled the forced conversion and marriage of 18-year-old Christian Shahida Bibi, who was coerced into marrying her stepfather’s brother. Minority women and girls, particularly Christians, in Pakistan often face forced conversions and marriages. Human rights organizations like ADF International are working to protect them and end these…
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Congo Christian Church Massacre by ADF Not an Isolated Incident
The Congo Christian church massacre in North Kivu shocked the world, as at least eighty Christians were found beheaded in a Protestant church. The victims, kidnapped by the Islamist militant group ADF, endured unimaginable brutality before their execution. The attack, part of a broader pattern of religious persecution, forced many…
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Challenges and Responses to Christian Persecution in Indonesia
Christian communities in Indonesia continue to face significant challenges, particularly in regions where religious intolerance is growing. While Indonesia is constitutionally committed to religious freedom, reports of opposition to church establishments and religious activities have raised concerns among human rights organizations and interfaith leaders. A recent case in South Sulawesi…
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Persecuted Christians in Somalia: A Growing Crisis
The plight of persecuted Christians in Somalia continues to escalate, with underground believers facing increasing threats, violence, and social ostracization. A recent case highlights the dangers encountered by Christians in the East African nation, where strict adherence to Islamic law leaves no room for religious diversity. The plight of persecuted…
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Five Muslims Abduct Christian Girl in Pakistan
On January 9, 2025, five Muslims abduct a Christian girl in Pakistan. 14-year-old Saneha Sharif, a Christian girl from Sialkot, Punjab, was abducted by five individuals, sparking outrage among minority rights advocates in Pakistan. According to her father, Sharif Masih, the abductors likely plan to forcibly convert her to Islam…
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3 Members of Ugandan Family Burned to Death for Converting
3 members of a Ugandan family have been burned to death because the converting from Islam to Christianity. A Muslim couple and their adult son who received Christ in November were burned to death on Dec. 26 in eastern Uganda, sources said. The Tragedy in Kaliro: A Family’s Journey of…
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Christians Face Persecution in Chhattisgarh, India
In recent weeks, Christians in Chhattisgarh, India, have faced alarming incidents of expulsion, violence, and persecution. The right to religious freedom, guaranteed under Article 25 of India’s constitution, has been blatantly disregarded in several villages, leaving Christian families displaced and fearful for their lives. Here’s a closer look at the…
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Iran Releases Two Christians from Notorious Evin Prison
(Morning Star News) – Two Christians imprisoned in Iran for their church leadership roles were released a few days after a fire broke out in Tehran’s Evin Prison on Oct. 15, but rights advocates were mystified about why they were freed. Pastor Naser Navard Goltapeh, who had spent two months in solitary confinement, was released from Evin Prison on Oct. 17 after receiving a pardon from Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei, rights advocates said. On Oct. 18 Fariba Dalir, who had spent 38 days in solitary…
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