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House-church leader returns to prison after first home visit since sudden transfer

House-church leader returns to prison after first home visit since sudden transfer

A house-church leader serving a six-year sentence for “propagating Christianity” has returned to a prison on the other side of […]

UN resolution notes ‘increasing’ religious-freedom restrictions in Iran

UN resolution notes ‘increasing’ religious-freedom restrictions in Iran

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution last week highlighting violations of human rights in Iran, including “ongoing severe […]

‘Hezbollahis’ – the minority that rules over the majority in Iran

‘Hezbollahis’ – the minority that rules over the majority in Iran

“Iran belongs to Hezbollahis.” These words, from the director of a Quranic institute near the Iranian capital, broadcasted recently on […]

Iranian Christian refugee pens poem about pain of forced migration

Iranian Christian refugee pens poem about pain of forced migration

The daughter of an Iranian Christian couple who fled Iran to claim asylum in Turkey has written a poem highlighting […]

‘Our daughter was terrified, running around the room, shaking and crying’

‘Our daughter was terrified, running around the room, shaking and crying’

Touraj and Elaheh’s youngest daughter, Elina, had just turned 10 years old and was still asleep when intelligence agents came […]

Elaheh and Touraj

Elaheh and Touraj

My name is Elaheh Kiani and I was born in Isfahan in 1971, and my name is Touraj Shirani and I was born in 1967. We converted to Christianity in 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Converts released from prison but must report back daily for work

Converts released from prison but must report back daily for work

Three “Church of Iran” members sentenced to five years in prison for their participation in house-churches have been permitted to […]

UN experts reiterate concerns over Iran’s religious freedom violations

UN experts reiterate concerns over Iran’s religious freedom violations

The UN Human Rights Committee has reminded Iran of its obligations, as a signatory of the International Covenant on Civil […]

Empower Iranian Christian Refugees: Join the Movement to Sponsor Their New Beginnings!

Empower Iranian Christian Refugees: Join the Movement to Sponsor Their New Beginnings!

Traditionally, many refugees have been relocated to safe countries through the UN mechanism, but this system has been paused in […]

What are the primary challenges facing Iranian Christian refugees in Turkey?

What are the primary challenges facing Iranian Christian refugees in Turkey?

Uncertainty and procedural inconsistencies: Many refugees in Turkey suffer from a lack of clarity regarding their application procedure, and a […]