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  Forum to address key issues, provide hope amid global crises affecting orphans and vulnerable children

  “The state of orphans and vulnerable children was improving for decades, then suddenly one crisis hit after another,” says Karmen Friesen, principal coordinator of World Without Orphans (WWO), a global movement that seeks to mobilize the Church to respond to the needs of vulnerable children in every nation.

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  Protection from the moment of conception: dynamics behind the success of Peru's pro-life movement

  Peru’s Unborn Life Protection Law, championed by the controversial figure Milagros Aguayo, has sparked intense debate and diverse reactions within the country. This article delves into the complexities of this law, its societal impact, and the role of Peru’s socio-economic and religious landscape in shaping public opinion on such a critical issue.

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  Pakistani Christians laud lifting of compulsion on studying Islam in schools

  Christians in Pakistan have breathed a sigh of relief over the government’s decision to make Islamic studies not compulsory for non-Muslim students in schools at all levels.

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  Zambian Netflix film addresses issues of prejudice for albinos in Africa

  The new Zambian film, “Can You See Us” released for international distribution by Netflix in August 2023, shines light on the prejudice faced by individuals with albinism in Africa through the journey of a boy named Joseph.

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  African churches are not immune to child sex abuse

  A recent investigation in Spain revealed more than 200,000 endured sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy. The 700-page report, ordered by Spain's Congress, unveils the “devastating impact” on victims, criticizing the Church for its inaction and attempts to conceal or deny the abuse. Is the situation different in Africa? Child Safety Investigator Philip E. Morrison says no.

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  “Do we really know?” – short-film about six distressed pregnant women with unexpected ending seeks to stir up conversations

  A gripping short-film produced by Swiss pastor, author and artist Bruno Waldvogel-Frei and released just in time before Christmas features six women in distress because of their pregnancies, evangelical Swiss portal Lifenet.ch reports. The ending is unexpected and seeks to stir up conversations about an uncomfortable question: “How would you have decided?”

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