RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new LOCKDOWN CHURCH 2021 Lockdown Church 2021 is a brand-new set of weekly updated resources focusing on the theme of oppression. Scroll down the page to the menus below to find Frontline reports from our international partners, short Bible reflections, interactive activities, songs and prayers, all designed to help you worship, reflect and identify with our persecuted GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED. Another 35 Christians have been arrested in Eritrea for conducting prayer meetings. The latest arrests dash hopes of a change of heart towards Christians in that country, where many have been imprisoned for their faith since Eritrea closed most of its churches

in 2002.

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. WRITING LETTERS OR CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO CHRISTIANS WRITING LETTERS AND CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT One way in which we can reach out to our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world is by writing them a letter or card of encouragement. DR KIFLU GEBREMESKEL Prisoner Name: Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel Location: Eritrea Arrested: May 2004 Sentence: Imprisoned indefinitely Arrest and background Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel, the chair of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance, senior pastor and leading figure in RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new LOCKDOWN CHURCH 2021 Lockdown Church 2021 is a brand-new set of weekly updated resources focusing on the theme of oppression. Scroll down the page to the menus below to find Frontline reports from our international partners, short Bible reflections, interactive activities, songs and prayers, all designed to help you worship, reflect and identify with our persecuted GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED. Another 35 Christians have been arrested in Eritrea for conducting prayer meetings. The latest arrests dash hopes of a change of heart towards Christians in that country, where many have been imprisoned for their faith since Eritrea closed most of its churches

in 2002.

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. WRITING LETTERS OR CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO CHRISTIANS WRITING LETTERS AND CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT One way in which we can reach out to our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world is by writing them a letter or card of encouragement. DR KIFLU GEBREMESKEL Prisoner Name: Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel Location: Eritrea Arrested: May 2004 Sentence: Imprisoned indefinitely Arrest and background Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel, the chair of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance, senior pastor and leading figure in GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive APPEAL FOR CHRISTIANS SUFFERING OPPRESSION Amen. If you wish to give by cheque, then please make it payable to Release International and send it to: Release International, PO Box 54, Orpington, BR5 4RT. Or you can call 01689 823491 to give securely over the phone. If you have any queries about giving to Release, please contact our Supporter Relations team on: 01689 823491. - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

INDIA: KOREAN CHRISTIAN ARRESTED UNDER NEW RELIGION LAW 11 Jan 2021. A South Korean Christian and three Indian nationals are in jail, accused of fraudulent conversion under new anti-conversion legislation in Uttar Pradesh state. The four were arrested after distributing food and other aid to people affected by the Covid-19 lockdown, sources told Morning Star News. Release International

partners are

11 JUNE 2021

Hindu nationalists are reportedly visiting villages in Odisha, India, to enforce the message that tribal people are Hindus, even if they practise animistic rituals, and stirring up

10 JUNE 2021

Pray for six Christian families in Chichima village, Odisha, India, whose church was attacked by a mob, angry that they had turned their back on tribal religion. They were threatened with eviction if they reported the matter to the police. CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN IRAN FROM 222 MINISTRIES, IRAN. and Paul Robinson, CEO Release International. Thank you for taking part in our evening with Lazarus Yeghnazar – from 222 Ministries – where Lazarus has been sharing with us how Christians in Iran face relentless persecution as the authorities try to stem the growth of the Christian church in that

country.

9 JUNE 2021

In India, Pastor Lamani had burned Bibles and insulted Christians before he heard the gospel at 17 and became a Christian. Stand with him in praying for his persecutors who attacked him recently: ‘We are confident that the Lord will turn them

8 JUNE 2021

Pastor Devendhrappa Lamani was hospitalised in India after tribal animists assaulted him in Abbigeri village, Karnataka state. A mob also attacked him in January. They made false accusations of sexual assault against him because of his faith. GIVE A GIFT AND GET A FREE COPY OF 'TORTURED FOR CHRIST Give a gift and get a FREE copy of ‘Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ – The Complete Story’. Because of Richard’s faithfulness to Christ, he endured 14 years of prison and torture, while his wife, Sabina, also suffered years of imprisonment and forced labour. RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. LATEST NEWS AND PRAYER ALERTS Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive PRAY - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described

PRISONERS OF FAITH

Release’s Prisoners of Faith ministry gives pastoral care and practical support to Christians imprisoned for their faith in Jesus Christ, and their families. We encourage supporters in the UK and Ireland to pray for prisoners, write letters of encouragement, campaign for their release, and give financially to

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED. Another 35 Christians have been arrested in Eritrea for conducting prayer meetings. The latest arrests dash hopes of a change of heart towards Christians in that country, where many have been imprisoned for their faith since Eritrea closed most of its churches

in 2002.

RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new PRAY - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described

PRISONERS OF FAITH

Release’s Prisoners of Faith ministry gives pastoral care and practical support to Christians imprisoned for their faith in Jesus Christ, and their families. We encourage supporters in the UK and Ireland to pray for prisoners, write letters of encouragement, campaign for their release, and give financially to RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED. Another 35 Christians have been arrested in Eritrea for conducting prayer meetings. The latest arrests dash hopes of a change of heart towards Christians in that country, where many have been imprisoned for their faith since Eritrea closed most of its churches

in 2002.

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. DR KIFLU GEBREMESKEL Prisoner Name: Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel Location: Eritrea Arrested: May 2004 Sentence: Imprisoned indefinitely Arrest and background Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel, the chair of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance, senior pastor and leading figure in GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive LOCKDOWN CHURCH 2021 Lockdown Church 2021 is a brand-new set of weekly updated resources focusing on the theme of oppression. Scroll down the page to the menus below to find Frontline reports from our international partners, short Bible reflections, interactive activities, songs and prayers, all designed to help you worship, reflect and identify with our persecuted PRAY - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

10 JUNE 2021

Pray for six Christian families in Chichima village, Odisha, India, whose church was attacked by a mob, angry that they had turned their back on tribal religion. They were threatened with eviction if they reported the matter to the police.

PRISONERS OF FAITH

Release’s Prisoners of Faith ministry gives pastoral care and practical support to Christians imprisoned for their faith in Jesus Christ, and their families. We encourage supporters in the UK and Ireland to pray for prisoners, write letters of encouragement, campaign for their release, and give financially to

9 JUNE 2021

In India, Pastor Lamani had burned Bibles and insulted Christians before he heard the gospel at 17 and became a Christian. Stand with him in praying for his persecutors who attacked him recently: ‘We are confident that the Lord will turn them

7 JUNE 2021

Madhya Pradesh has recently introduced a tough new law intended to deter Hindus from changing their religion – the harshest anti-conversion law yet to be passed in India. Pray for Christians there who, it is feared, will be targeted in abuses of

8 JUNE 2021

Pastor Devendhrappa Lamani was hospitalised in India after tribal animists assaulted him in Abbigeri village, Karnataka state. A mob also attacked him in January. They made false accusations of sexual assault against him because of his faith.

6 JUNE 2021

The case registered against the four people in Uttar Pradesh, India, was the first in the district to be brought under the state’s tough new anti-conversion laws. Pray that this newly enacted legislation is not used to persecute non-Hindus. CHRISTIANS ON HITLIST IN BURKINA FASO Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. LATEST NEWS AND PRAYER ALERTS Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive PRAY - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described

PRISONERS OF FAITH

Release’s Prisoners of Faith ministry gives pastoral care and practical support to Christians imprisoned for their faith in Jesus Christ, and their families. We encourage supporters in the UK and Ireland to pray for prisoners, write letters of encouragement, campaign for their release, and give financially to

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED. Another 35 Christians have been arrested in Eritrea for conducting prayer meetings. The latest arrests dash hopes of a change of heart towards Christians in that country, where many have been imprisoned for their faith since Eritrea closed most of its churches

in 2002.

RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. LATEST NEWS AND PRAYER ALERTS Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive PRAY - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described

PRISONERS OF FAITH

Release’s Prisoners of Faith ministry gives pastoral care and practical support to Christians imprisoned for their faith in Jesus Christ, and their families. We encourage supporters in the UK and Ireland to pray for prisoners, write letters of encouragement, campaign for their release, and give financially to

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HOPES DASHED IN ERITREA AS 35 MORE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED. Another 35 Christians have been arrested in Eritrea for conducting prayer meetings. The latest arrests dash hopes of a change of heart towards Christians in that country, where many have been imprisoned for their faith since Eritrea closed most of its churches

in 2002.

GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive LOCKDOWN CHURCH 2021 Lockdown Church 2021 is a brand-new set of weekly updated resources focusing on the theme of oppression. Scroll down the page to the menus below to find Frontline reports from our international partners, short Bible reflections, interactive activities, songs and prayers, all designed to help you worship, reflect and identify with our persecuted PRAY - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

10 JUNE 2021

Pray for six Christian families in Chichima village, Odisha, India, whose church was attacked by a mob, angry that they had turned their back on tribal religion. They were threatened with eviction if they reported the matter to the police.

PRISONERS OF FAITH

Release’s Prisoners of Faith ministry gives pastoral care and practical support to Christians imprisoned for their faith in Jesus Christ, and their families. We encourage supporters in the UK and Ireland to pray for prisoners, write letters of encouragement, campaign for their release, and give financially to

9 JUNE 2021

In India, Pastor Lamani had burned Bibles and insulted Christians before he heard the gospel at 17 and became a Christian. Stand with him in praying for his persecutors who attacked him recently: ‘We are confident that the Lord will turn them

7 JUNE 2021

Madhya Pradesh has recently introduced a tough new law intended to deter Hindus from changing their religion – the harshest anti-conversion law yet to be passed in India. Pray for Christians there who, it is feared, will be targeted in abuses of

8 JUNE 2021

Pastor Devendhrappa Lamani was hospitalised in India after tribal animists assaulted him in Abbigeri village, Karnataka state. A mob also attacked him in January. They made false accusations of sexual assault against him because of his faith.

6 JUNE 2021

The case registered against the four people in Uttar Pradesh, India, was the first in the district to be brought under the state’s tough new anti-conversion laws. Pray that this newly enacted legislation is not used to persecute non-Hindus. CHRISTIANS ON HITLIST IN BURKINA FASO Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described CHILDREN'S PRAYER SHEET At regular intervals throughout the year we will produce a prayer sheet aimed specifically for children. Each sheet will have specific activities and prayers which will help children learn more about how persecution affects children in other countries. Latest Children’s Prayer Sheet: May 2021.

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. PRISONER PROFILE: NASER NAVARD Prisoner Name: Naser Navard Gol-TapehLocation: IranArrested: June 2016Sentence: 10 years Arrest and Background Christian Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh was arested on 24 June 2016 when 30 intelligence police agents raided an engagement party at a house in the Andisheh township

of Karaj, near

DR KIFLU GEBREMESKEL Prisoner Name: Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel Location: Eritrea Arrested: May 2004 Sentence: Imprisoned indefinitely Arrest and background Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel, the chair of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance, senior pastor and leading figure in RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. GIVE - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL If you would like to give regularly to Release you can set up a Standing Order or a Direct Debit.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Standing Order.. Click here to download a pdf form for setting up a Direct Debit.. If you are a UK Tax Payer you can also Gift Aid your donation which will increase your gift by 25% at no cost to you, so if you give £10.00 Release will receive

RELEASE WOMEN

Release Women. Release Women is a vital ministry of Release International and a great way of empowering Christian women to love and care for their suffering sisters. Release Women enables you to hear the stories of persecuted women around the world, to pray for them and to support life-changing projects that help them to discover

their value in

VOICE PODCAST

Voice Podcast. Release International’s Voice Podcast helps you to hear and respond to the voice of your persecuted brothers and sisters. All episodes are available to listen to, share and download here. You can also subscribe for free through your favourite podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sound Cloud, Google Podcasts etc) where new - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

helping persecuted

TWEN THEODROS

We are pleased to report that Twen was released in January 2021. Prisoner’s one request: pray for Eritrea! Our dear sister Twen Theodros has spent 13 years behind bars in Eritrea. Despite having suffered brutal treatment this young woman, who is described CHILDREN'S PRAYER SHEET At regular intervals throughout the year we will produce a prayer sheet aimed specifically for children. Each sheet will have specific activities and prayers which will help children learn more about how persecution affects children in other countries. Latest Children’s Prayer Sheet: May 2021.

FREE AT LAST

A new book about Asia Bibi, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan before finally being set free by the Supreme Court, is available here in the Release online bookshop.. Free at Last is a short sequel to the original brief volume Blasphemy.It’s written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet, in the style of a first-person account by Asia Bibi. PRISONER PROFILE: NASER NAVARD Prisoner Name: Naser Navard Gol-TapehLocation: IranArrested: June 2016Sentence: 10 years Arrest and Background Christian Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh was arested on 24 June 2016 when 30 intelligence police agents raided an engagement party at a house in the Andisheh township

of Karaj, near

DR KIFLU GEBREMESKEL Prisoner Name: Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel Location: Eritrea Arrested: May 2004 Sentence: Imprisoned indefinitely Arrest and background Dr Kiflu Gebremeskel, the chair of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance, senior pastor and leading figure in LATEST NEWS AND PRAYER ALERTS Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically. LOCKDOWN CHURCH 2021 Lockdown Church 2021 is a brand-new set of weekly updated resources focusing on the theme of oppression. Scroll down the page to the menus below to find Frontline reports from our international partners, short Bible reflections, interactive activities, songs and prayers, all designed to help you worship, reflect and identify with our persecuted SEARCH - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL - RELEASE INTERNATIONAL Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

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7 JUNE 2021

Madhya Pradesh has recently introduced a tough new law intended to deter Hindus from changing their religion – the harshest anti-conversion law yet to be passed in India. Pray for Christians there who, it is feared, will be targeted in abuses of

6 JUNE 2021

The case registered against the four people in Uttar Pradesh, India, was the first in the district to be brought under the state’s tough new anti-conversion laws. Pray that this newly enacted legislation is not used to persecute non-Hindus. CHRISTIANS ON HITLIST IN BURKINA FASO Release International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry working through local church partners in more than 25 countries,

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BIKE PILGRIMAGE 2022 Retired vicar Robert de Berry is undertaking a massive sponsored bike ride for persecuted Christians in 2022 – and needs your help! ROUTE: North Foreland Point Lighthouse, Kent, to Land’s End, Cornwall, and back. DATES: May 14 to June 25, 2022. Robert will be speaking in local churches to raise awareness and encourage prayer, and aims to raise �250,000 through sponsorship.

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Pray for justice for three Indian nationals and a South Korean Christian accused of ‘fraudulent conversion’ in Uttar Pradesh. The four were arrested in December after distributing food to those badly affected by coronavirus restrictions.

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