Global Persecution
Worldwide Persecution
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Restricted Nations
Persecuted Nations
In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ – a belief their persecutors will not tolerate. -
Recent News Articles
Pakistan: Christian Killed After Advocating for Harassed Victims
Marshall Masih
Photo: Morning Star News
Marshall Masih, a Christian father of four, was gunned down by four men from his neighbourhood in the city of Lahore during the early hours of July 10th. Marshall (who was also known as Bunty) had previously filed a police complaint against two Muslim neighbours, named Shani and Azam, because they had been harassing
India: Rajasthan State to Introduce Anti-Conversion Legislation
Photo: VOMC
In an affidavit filed earlier this month before India's Supreme Court, officials from the Indian state of Rajasthan announced their plans to introduce legislation that would ban so-called forced religious conversions. The proposal comes after the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took control of the state following elections in late November, unseating the more centrist Indian National Congress.
Pakistan: New Law Enacted to Protect Christian Girls Under 18
Children in Pakistan.
Photo: Flickr / DFID (cc)
In a decision referred to as "a step forward" by Christian leaders, the National Assembly of Pakistan recently passed an amendment to an act governing Christian marriages, banning matrimony for Christians under the age of 18. After the law was enacted on July 10th, Naveed Amir Jeeva, a Christian member of the National
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CEO Blog
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Tune My Heart
Tune My Heart
"On the twenty-third day of the seventh month [the king] sent the
people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the... -
Simple-Hearted Praise
Simple-Hearted Praise
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You have established strength because of Your foes,
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A Matter of the Heart
A Matter of the Heart
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“As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal the daughter of Saul looked out of the window and saw King David -
The Advantages of an Open Heart
The Advantages of an Open Heart
"O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to Thee.
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel...
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Latest Videos
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Recent Podcasts
Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman
This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
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Season 6: Episode 16: Russia: Advocating for Detained Korean Missionary
19 April 2026At VOMC, we are committed to remembering and serving the “church persecuted.” One of the key ways we live out this calling is by praying for and advocating on behalf of our brothers and sisters in...
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Season 6: Episode 15: Eritrea: Over 100 Christians Released from Prison
03 April 2026More than one hundred Christians were among groups of prisoners released from Eritrean detention centres in late 2025 and early 2026. Many of these believers had endured years of captivity in some...
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Season 6: Episode 14: Iran: A Growing Church in a Time of Turmoil
20 March 2026Christians in Iran are facing escalating danger and uncertainty following recent Israeli-American military strikes that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While the current...
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Season 6: Episode 16: Russia: Advocating for Detained Korean Missionary
