Faith, justice, and resilience: the struggle for religious freedom in India

(Photo: Pixabay/Eddy Pellegrino) In the world’s largest democracy, a battle for the soul of the nation is unfolding. The story of Dr. Ajai Lall and his brother Rajkamal David Lall serves as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of faith and the critical role of an impartial judiciary in protecting minority rights in India. … Read more

Christians rally for justice amid ongoing attacks in Chhattisgarh

Christians rally in Raipur. (Photo: Masih Network/YouTube Screenshot) Thousands of individuals converged at Raipur’s Tuta Maidan, a designated place for demonstrations and strikes, to protest the inaction and apathy of the Chhattisgarh government on the issue of the systematic targeting of the Christian community in the state on February 28. The protest rally titled “Sanvaidhanik … Read more

Justice remains elusive for victims of anti-Christian riots in Jaranwala

(Photo: Unsplash/Hamid Roshaan) Nearly six months after the outbreak of communal violence targeting Pakistan’s Christian minority in Jaranwala, victims are increasingly despairing over the lack of accountability for perpetrators of the Islamist mob attacks that destroyed homes and churches. Allegations have surfaced of police intimidation of witnesses and deliberate botching of investigations, allowing most suspects … Read more

Church leaders demand justice as femicide in Kenya is on the rise

(Photo: Unsplash/John McArthur) A ground-breaking study, “Silencing Women,” highlights the devastating toll of women killed by their partners or family members in Kenya from 2016 to 2023. Femicide is the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women. It is often fuelled by gender stereotypes, harmful social norms and an unequal balance of power between men … Read more

Court of Justice Stops Short of Genocide Label and Ceasefire Order for Israel, but Pro-Israel Critics Call Decision 'Absurdity'

JERUSALEM, Israel – The International Court of Justice stopped short of ordering a ceasefire and did not charge Israel with genocide in a ruling Friday on charges brought by South Africa in The Hague concerning Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza, but supporters of Israel reacted with “utter dismay” at the decision and called it “an absurdity.” After … Read more

Manipur teacher brutally assaulted; community demands justice

(Photo: Unsplash/Mwesigwa Joel) In a horrifying account brought to light by Ukhrul Times, the horrifying incident of the targeting and torture of Peter Holkholal Mate, an assistant teacher at Bethel High School, Mission Veng, Moreh, Manipur has left the community in disbelief. The unsettling details, as exposed by the local newspaper, tells the disturbing tale … Read more

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, a pioneer in gender justice and stalwart in nation-building

(Photo: YouTube Screenshot/Sansad TV) Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, a devoted follower of Christ, earned recognition from Time magazine as one of the two most influential figures of the 20th century in India, alongside the formidable former Prime Minister of India, Mrs. Indira Gandhi. She was a dedicated stalwart, committing her life to the noble cause of … Read more

Sri Lanka's Malaiyaha community marches for recognition and justice

(Photo: Unsplash/Asantha Abeysooriya) Despite being one of the world’s top three tea producers and global exporter of tea, Sri Lanka’s plantation workers, primarily hailing from the Malaiyaha Tamil community, face a stark reality of poverty and vulnerability. This disheartening paradox has come to the forefront as hundreds of Malaiyaha community members embark on a 16-day … Read more