A word from the National Director

Part of the mission of ACN is to be a voice for persecuted Christians - to tell their stories of faith and courage and to call for prayer and justice on their behalf. Reports about the persecution of Christians rarely make the headlines and it is a rarity when such a story is covered by some media.

Yet the individual voices of the suffering Church are compelling, courageous and often inspirational. They are today’s martyrs and deserve our respect and support so as not to be left on their own against the forces of evil. ACN produces regular reports focusing on the situation faced by Christians in a particular country or region. The reports comprise first-hand testimonies garnered from our international network of staff and contacts. Every two years, we publish a Religious Freedom Report, which is the main subject of this month’s edition of Faith Alive

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As you read through this edition, you will discover latest findings and firsthand testimonies on the reality of our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world, and I invite you to join hands with ACN to support them and give them hope. You can:

• Pray: pray for the victims of discrimination and violence;

• Share information: spread the word about this report in your networks – family, friends, in person and on social media – and highlight the report’s Main Findings;

• Speak up for victims of persecution: use this report to identify cases of individuals or groups of people who have suffered religious freedom violations, and advocate for them in your communities and networks using social media;

• Engage with politicians: inform and encourage your political representatives (e.g. members of parliament) to defend the rights of those who suffer discrimination and persecution for their faith &

• Keep informed: find out about new laws and policies which could be used to persecute vulnerable faith groups.

If you have any questions about the work of ACN, or would like to reprint any of the articles in this magazine, please do get in touch.

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT 2023: PERSECUTION