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  Brazilian court acquits student over posts on biological sex

  Brazil’s Federal Regional Court of the 5th Region has closed the case against veterinary student Isadora Borges, marking a historic victory for freedom of expression, according to a statement from ADF International.

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  Religious groups, international NGOs warn of escalating violence in South Sudan

  Religious leaders and international humanitarian organizations warn that rising violence in South Sudan could push the fragile nation closer to renewed civil war, urging political leaders to halt military operations and return to dialogue to prevent further civilian suffering.

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  Evangelical leaders welcome Scotland’s rejection of assisted dying bill

  Scotland’s Parliament voted on March 17 to reject a bill that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults, prompting a strong response from leaders of the UK Evangelical Alliance, who said the outcome protects vulnerable people and upholds the value of life.

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  Confusion over abortion rights in Northern Ireland highlighted by reported case

  The case of a schoolgirl reportedly sent from Northern Ireland to England for an abortion, and reportedly left traumatized by the experience, shows how confusion remains about abortion rights, an evangelical advocate for mothers and children has told Christian Daily International.

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  Christian lawyers weigh Argentina’s move to lower criminal responsibility age to 14

  Argentina has lowered the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 under a new juvenile justice reform enacted by decree and signed by President Javier Milei, a move that marks a significant shift in how minors are prosecuted and has sparked debate among legal experts, rights advocates and Christian leaders.

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  ‘Where will we go?’ Eviction threat puts thousands of Christian families at risk in Pakistan’s capital

  Thousands of Christian families living in informal settlements in Pakistan’s federal capital say they fear losing their homes after authorities issued verbal directives last week ordering residents to vacate government land, triggering protests and raising concern among human rights advocates about the possible displacement of an already marginalized community.

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  Christian legal group raises safety concerns over ‘all-gender’ toilet rules in Australia

  New building rules in Australia allowing “all-gender” toilets have raised safety concerns for girls and women, according to a Christian legal rights group. State governments have until May 1 to either adopt or reject new rules that could reduce the number of single-sex toilets in public buildings, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) reported.

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