Mother of Coptic Christian whose son was beheaded by ISIS.
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Mother of Coptic Christian whose son was beheaded by ISIS.
Iraqi Christian who lost everything due to the terror group ISIS.
Wife and son of a Coptic Christian man who was beheaded by ISIS.
Christian women who were kidnapped and held in Iraq and enslaved by ISIS with other women.
Iraqi Christian girl who was living in a refugee camp after her family was forced to leave due to ISIS.
Jordanian Christian helping fellow Middle East Christians who have been persecuted and forced from their homes and community due to ISIS.
Persecuted Indian Christians by Hindus praying for their church in India.
Little Christian in India whose parents suffered persecution from Hindus.
Little boy who lives in the streets of India.
Indian Christian praying for the persecuted church in India.
Christian boy displaced from home due to ISIS.
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Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 15
- Subject name
- Born in
- (wife)
- Status
- married
- Children
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in 19 in , in the clan, where they teach the Islamic religion and enforce strict obedience to every rule. He attended school only through grade 6 and later began working. Because of the war in Syria, he went to work in for years. He later returned and married his wife, , after which they moved to the area of Lebanon. Their first child was born , but the baby cried and shouted continuously, day and night, without any apparent reason. They took him from one doctor to another without any improvement. They even took the baby to a Muslim sheikh, who gave them materials described as prayers—though they may have been curses—but again there were no results, and the crying worsened. One day, spoke with a Christian man about his baby boy. The man advised him to visit a Christian lady who often prayed to God for healing. When they went to her, she prayed for their son, and for the first time in his life, the baby slept through the night. From then on, began visiting this Christian lady’s house every day before sleeping to pray with her. When thanked her, she told him that she had done nothing herself; she had only prayed in the name of Jesus. They were amazed that Jesus could love them so deeply without any conditions. Because his parents and relatives learned that they were attending Christian meetings, they moved to live in . There, they began attending church meetings and having Bible studies with Pastor . They accepted Jesus in their hearts as Savior and were baptized. When their parents and relatives heard that they had become Christians and were serving in the church, persecution began. Their parents pressured them to divorce, especially targeting his wife, insisting that she return to her parents or they would be killed. The and the clans issued a statement in , declaring that if they were arrested, they would be sent back to . They stated it would be an honor to shed their blood because they were traitors to the Islamic religion and were encouraging other Muslims to become Christians. This came after several attempts to convince him to return to Islam, which he refused. Now and his family remain in danger. Their relatives are searching for them in order to force their return to Syria, and they are pressuring his wife to divorce him, take the children, and go back to . Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 19
- Subject name
- &
- Status
- married
- Children
- 4 –
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in . Like everyone around him, he was taught the Muslim religion and prayed regularly. However, as he grew up, he faced many difficulties, and his childhood was marked by pain because of his father. His father was married to multiple wives; was the son of the first wife. Unfortunately, his father left his mother and children and married another woman. remained with his mother and suffered greatly until he became an adult. He began to dislike his Muslim religion because of these painful childhood memories and how he was treated. He saw God as unfair if this was what the Muslim faith taught him to live by, he felt that there must be another truth. He was conflicted as he was taught that everyone would go to hell, with no mercy, while others felt proud of what they were doing. He thought, “If this is what Prophet Muhammad wants us to live, it is not fair.” So he began exploring other religions to try to seek the truth and answers to his questions. He learned about teaching from Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity and he started watching Christian channels on TV. When he heard the message that God says, “Love your enemies,” he was surprised. He also heard about salvation—that God sent His only Son to save us and that God loves us deeply. He believed in Christ in secret and joined online Bible studies from 2016 to 2018 without telling his wife, who was a teacher instructing Muslim women about their religion while wearing a black hijab and black clothes. Two years later, his wife asked him, “Who are you?” because of the changes she saw in his behavior at home; he had become a different person. told her that he had become a Christian and a follower of Christ, and that he would not deny Him before anyone. After a while, had back surgery, and took care of her. She became curious about Christians and wondered why they stayed away from them and did not read their Bible. She found her husband’s Bible and began reading it. She prayed that if the Bible was written by God’s Spirit, God would show her the truth. She then had a dream-like vision in which Paul was holding a pen and writing on a piece of wood, while a person dressed in white, with a face shining like the sun, told Paul to write everything He was saying to him. She woke up shaking from what she had seen. A month later, she gave her heart to Jesus in and took off her hijab. At that time, their relatives learned that and had become Christians and began to persecute them, threatening to kill them if they did not deny their new faith. They met an Iraqi brother named , who helped them escape to . Meanwhile, their parents attacked their house to kill them but found no one there, as their cousins are members of the Iraqi in . After arriving in in , brother called her and threatened that they could easily come to and kill them there. parents also called and threatened them, saying, “Your price is one bullet, and we can reach you easily.” Now they live in as . is studying online with , and they attend the church in . They were baptized on . Their children go to school with the help of , and the family continues to trust God for their protection and provision. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 20
- Subject name
- born in
- Family members
- , and
- Status
- single – works and serves with
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in . He was very faithful to Islamic traditions, including prayer and fasting. In , he saw his father reading the Bible and heard the verse, “Love your enemies.” His father was an open-minded person who was curious to learn about other religions. began reading the Bible as well. After a month, while watching The Kingdom Channel on TV with Pastor David Jeremiah and hearing about God’s love and salvation, he prayed the sinner’s prayer with Pastor and accepted Jesus as Savior. This was a profound shift for him, as in Islam there is no “love your enemies”; he had been taught to kill. His family began to persecute him because of his faith in Jesus, and family members cursed him. He started telling his friends in coffee shops and his relatives about Jesus, about how He loves everyone and about salvation. Even his brought a sheikh to try to convince him to return to Islam. One day, while sitting in a coffee shop, his friends attacked and beat him when they learned he was telling everyone that the Holy Spirit lives in his heart. Religious men also spoke with him, attempting to change his mind through threats. In , they came to because of the war in Syria. He continued to talk about Jesus in , where nearly everyone is Muslim. Each time he spoke about Jesus, people argued with him. One day, some of his friends called , and he was arrested and held for almost 15 hours. During the investigation, he was threatened and accused of causing problems in the area. A year later, his uncle attacked and beat him. Around the same time, a man called him and said, “It has been almost 10 years that you have been among us. We are watching you. We know everything about you, where you live, what you work. Be careful and stop talking about Jesus, or we will kill you.” After these threats, he left and came to to be safer and farther away from those people. He remains bold for the Lord but concerned for his life. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 21
- Subject name
- , born in on
- Religion/Tribe
- Sunni / tribe
- Family members
- Status
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in , in . When she was almost years old, she was raped by her . From that time until her mother’s death, her mother hated her. She was forced to marry when she was years old, even though her hobby was . Her husband attempted to poison her on multiple occasions in efforts to kill her. They eventually divorced, but after the divorce, her siblings began to beat her, calling her a shame to the family because of the divorce. She attempted suicide times and suffered from deep internal conflict. One day, while sleeping, she had a vision of someone wearing white cloth. She laid her head on Him and began to cry. He lifted her head, wiped away her tears, and said, “I am Jesus Christ.” From that moment, Jesus gave her inner peace, even though her circumstances remained the same. She had never heard of Jesus before this encounter. began seeking the truth in . She heard about on YouTube and came to believe in Jesus Christ. After praying, she was struck by the realization that her whole life had been full of lies, but Jesus opened her eyes and heart. After obtaining her own Bible, she began studying Scripture and attending Church in Syria. One of her friends noticed the change in her life and asked about it. did not deny Jesus; instead, she told her the truth, that she had become a Christian and had been baptized on . Her friend then informed brothers (after they returned from ) about her faith, and persecution began. They started to beat her and forbade her from attending any church. On one occasion, a supernatural power held her brother’s back, leaving both of them afraid and surprised. knew that this power was Jesus protecting her from those harmful hands. A few days later, decided to flee from her parents and, with the help of her pastor, made her way to . After arriving in Lebanon at the end of , changed her name and is now known as . Her brothers have circulated her pictures among relatives and friends in , telling them to kill her if they find her. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 22
- Subject name
- born in:
- Status
- married
- Children
- (),
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born into a Christian believer family in , . After graduating, he went to to study in , with the goal of serving the Lord and planting churches in Cairo. Within a few years, the number of church members grew significantly, prompting the congregation to purchase a larger apartment in a different location in . While the pastor and some members were renovating the new space, they were confronted by a man named , who cursed and insulted the pastor over the church’s opening in that area. He threatened to kill the pastor if he continued the renovation, stating he was against having a church there. After an investigation, the case was transferred to the public prosecution office because it involved religious issues. During the investigation, Pastor learned that was the leader of in that area and that his friends included influential lawyers. As a result, the pastor was jailed for several days and forced to sign a document stating that the danger had passed and that reconciliation had been achieved between them. From that time on, Pastor and his family were repeatedly pursued and threatened with death if he did not back off or sell the church. They were attacked on multiple occasions, with threats that his family would be kidnapped and slaughtered in front of him. His wife and children were also attacked and nearly kidnapped, but bystanders intervened and they were rescued. Pastor relocated his family to a new area for safety, but soon received a phone call from informing him that they knew exactly where he was living. He and his family quickly found another location and began planning another move. While moving, he was struck by a car on the street. The driver waited to see if he was alive, and passengers took him to the hospital. He had a deep head wound requiring sutures and a fracture in his . The doctor suspected the accident was intentional, recognizing that the pastor was a targeted Christian leader who had received threats from , the leader of . Because of this, the doctor was afraid to perform surgery, provided only first aid, and arranged for him to be transferred to a different hospital. The visit was kept off the record, with no formal medical report issued. A few days later, called him, saying he was lucky to be alive but warning that next time would be his last. returned to and met with leaders from the churches, who advised him to leave the country. Applications were submitted to , , and , but all were refused. Instead, the family entered as visitors and have remained there since . Even after relocating again, thieves attempted to break into their home multiple times, leaving threats around the property, which forced another move. In , their next child was born in the city of with multiple physical issues requiring several surgeries. Unfortunately, the child’s condition has only worsened. The family urgently needs prayer for miraculous healing for their child and for God’s continued protection from those who are targeting and threatening their lives. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 24
- Subject name
- – Christian / - Muslim
- Children
- Address
- From
- Mobile
works in a . and his wife were born in . is Christian, while comes from a Muslim background. In , came with his parents to and has lived here since. During the war in Syria, came to in . They married quietly without informing their parents, as had become a Christian and wished to be married in a church. When her parents learned that she had married a Christian man, and his family learned that he had married a Muslim woman, both sets of parents abandoned the couple. He was disowned for disobeying his parents, and she was disowned for becoming a Christian and bringing dishonor to her family and tribe. Her family offered to pay her brother to find and kill her in , but he refused. After being visited by Pastor and hearing the gospel, he ultimately accepted Jesus as his Savior. The couple began attending Pastor ’s church in and accepted Jesus as Savior. was baptized in and now serves with the worship group at the church. They have two sons, and . The central problem is that they do not have official identification and were unable to register their family in or . Their paperwork in the main city, , still lists them as single, so the government refuses to recognize their marriage due to religious issues. As a result, their children are registered anonymously in with no passport, no ID, and no documents. They remain afraid of parents’ continued attempts to pay others to find and kill because of the shame they believe she has brought upon the family. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 25
- Subject name
- - Muslim -
- Children
- Address
- Mobile
and were born in Syria, from a Muslim background. In , came to fleeing the regime after being kidnapped and beaten on his and . He underwent operations in order to heal. In , his wife came with their children to . They became curious to learn more about Christianity and started attending church in . accepted Jesus as Savior in and was baptized in after regularly attending Bible studies at the church. also accepted Jesus in and was baptized in at Pastor church in . She continues to attend meetings and Bible studies with her children to this day. However, she has not told her parents that she has become a Christian. Her parents, who live in , are forcing her to cover her head with a hijab, and is afraid they will investigate and discover that she and her family have become Christians and continue the targeting from the . They have been registered with the in as asylum seekers and applied to in . However, after many years, there are still no updates as of today. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
We need your support to help move the mission forward!
Guided by this shared confession, Joshuacord serves persecuted Christians worldwide — providing prayer, advocacy, and practical support to those whose faith has placed them in harm’s way. We believe the global Church is one Body in Christ, and when one part suffers, we all suffer together (1 Corinthians 12:26).
Become a Freedom Partner
Iraqi Christian who lost everything due to the terror group ISIS.
Wife and son of a Coptic Christian man who was beheaded by ISIS.
Christian women who were kidnapped and held in Iraq and enslaved by ISIS with other women.
Iraqi Christian girl who was living in a refugee camp after her family was forced to leave due to ISIS.
Jordanian Christian helping fellow Middle East Christians who have been persecuted and forced from their homes and community due to ISIS.
Persecuted Indian Christians by Hindus praying for their church in India.
Little Christian in India whose parents suffered persecution from Hindus.
Little boy who lives in the streets of India.
Indian Christian praying for the persecuted church in India.
Christian boy displaced from home due to ISIS.
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 15
- Subject name
- Born in
- (wife)
- Status
- married
- Children
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in 19 in , in the clan, where they teach the Islamic religion and enforce strict obedience to every rule. He attended school only through grade 6 and later began working. Because of the war in Syria, he went to work in for years. He later returned and married his wife, , after which they moved to the area of Lebanon. Their first child was born , but the baby cried and shouted continuously, day and night, without any apparent reason. They took him from one doctor to another without any improvement. They even took the baby to a Muslim sheikh, who gave them materials described as prayers—though they may have been curses—but again there were no results, and the crying worsened. One day, spoke with a Christian man about his baby boy. The man advised him to visit a Christian lady who often prayed to God for healing. When they went to her, she prayed for their son, and for the first time
in his life, the baby slept through the night. From then on, began visiting this Christian lady’s house every day before sleeping to pray with her. When thanked her, she told him that she had done nothing herself; she had only prayed in the name of Jesus. They were amazed that Jesus could love them so deeply without any conditions. Because his parents and relatives learned that they were attending Christian meetings, they moved to live in . There, they began attending church meetings and having Bible studies with Pastor . They accepted Jesus in their hearts as Savior and were baptized. When their parents and relatives heard that they had become Christians and were serving in the church, persecution began. Their parents pressured them to divorce, especially targeting his wife, insisting that she return to her parents or they would be killed. The and the clans issued a statement in , declaring that if
they were arrested, they would be sent back to . They stated it would be an honor to shed their blood because they were traitors to the Islamic religion and were encouraging other Muslims to become Christians. This came after several attempts to convince him to return to Islam, which he refused. Now and his family remain in danger. Their relatives are searching for them in order to force their return to Syria, and they are pressuring his wife to divorce him, take the children, and go back to . Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 19
- Subject name
- &
- Status
- married
- Children
- 4 –
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in . Like everyone around him, he was taught the Muslim religion and prayed regularly. However, as he grew up, he faced many difficulties, and his childhood was marked by pain because of his father. His father was married to multiple wives; was the son of the first wife. Unfortunately, his father left his mother and children and married another woman. remained with his mother and suffered greatly until he became an adult. He began to dislike his Muslim religion because of these painful childhood memories and how he was treated. He saw God as unfair if this was what the Muslim faith taught him to live by, he felt that there must be another truth. He was conflicted as he was taught that everyone would go to hell, with no mercy, while others felt proud of what they were doing. He thought, “If this is what Prophet Muhammad wants us to live, it is not fair.” So he began exploring other religions to try to seek the truth and
answers to his questions. He learned about teaching from Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity and he started watching Christian channels on TV. When he heard the message that God says, “Love your enemies,” he was surprised. He also heard about salvation—that God sent His only Son to save us and that God loves us deeply. He believed in Christ in secret and joined online Bible studies from 2016 to 2018 without telling his wife, who was a teacher instructing Muslim women about their religion while wearing a black hijab and black clothes. Two years later, his wife asked him, “Who are you?” because of the changes she saw in his behavior at home; he had become a different person. told her that he had become a Christian and a follower of Christ, and that he would not deny Him before anyone. After a while, had back surgery, and took care of her. She became curious about Christians and wondered why they stayed away from them and did not read their
Bible. She found her husband’s Bible and began reading it. She prayed that if the Bible was written by God’s Spirit, God would show her the truth. She then had a dream-like vision in which Paul was holding a pen and writing on a piece of wood, while a person dressed in white, with a face shining like the sun, told Paul to write everything He was saying to him. She woke up shaking from what she had seen. A month later, she gave her heart to Jesus in and took off her hijab. At that time, their relatives learned that and had become Christians and began to persecute them, threatening to kill them if they did not deny their new faith. They met an Iraqi brother named , who helped them escape to . Meanwhile, their parents attacked their house to kill them but found no one there, as their cousins are members of the Iraqi in . After arriving in in , brother called
her and threatened that they could easily come to and kill them there. parents also called and threatened them, saying, “Your price is one bullet, and we can reach you easily.” Now they live in as . is studying online with , and they attend the church in . They were baptized on . Their children go to school with the help of , and the family continues to trust God for their protection and provision. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 20
- Subject name
- born in
- Family members
- , and
- Status
- single – works and serves with
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in . He was very faithful to Islamic traditions, including prayer and fasting. In , he saw his father reading the Bible and heard the verse, “Love your enemies.” His father was an open-minded person who was curious to learn about other religions. began reading the Bible as well. After a month, while watching The Kingdom Channel on TV with Pastor David Jeremiah and hearing about God’s love and salvation, he prayed the sinner’s prayer with Pastor and accepted Jesus as Savior. This was a profound shift for him, as in Islam there is no “love your enemies”; he had been taught to kill. His family began to persecute him because of his faith in Jesus, and family members cursed him. He started telling his friends in coffee shops and his relatives about Jesus, about how He loves everyone and about salvation. Even his brought a sheikh to try to convince him to return to Islam. One day, while sitting in a coffee
shop, his friends attacked and beat him when they learned he was telling everyone that the Holy Spirit lives in his heart. Religious men also spoke with him, attempting to change his mind through threats. In , they came to because of the war in Syria. He continued to talk about Jesus in , where nearly everyone is Muslim. Each time he spoke about Jesus, people argued with him. One day, some of his friends called , and he was arrested and held for almost 15 hours. During the investigation, he was threatened and accused of causing problems in the area. A year later, his uncle attacked and beat him. Around the same time, a man called him and said, “It has been almost 10 years that you have been among us. We are watching you. We know everything about you, where you live, what you work. Be careful and stop talking about Jesus, or we will kill you.” After these threats, he left and came to to be safer and farther away
from those people. He remains bold for the Lord but concerned for his life. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 21
- Subject name
- , born in on
- Religion/Tribe
- Sunni / tribe
- Family members
- Status
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born in , in . When she was almost years old, she was raped by her . From that time until her mother’s death, her mother hated her. She was forced to marry when she was years old, even though her hobby was . Her husband attempted to poison her on multiple occasions in efforts to kill her. They eventually divorced, but after the divorce, her siblings began to beat her, calling her a shame to the family because of the divorce. She attempted suicide times and suffered from deep internal conflict. One day, while sleeping, she had a vision of someone wearing white cloth. She laid her head on Him and began to cry. He lifted her head, wiped away her tears, and said, “I am Jesus Christ.” From that moment, Jesus gave her inner peace, even though her circumstances remained the same. She had never heard of Jesus before this encounter. began seeking the truth in . She heard
about on YouTube and came to believe in Jesus Christ. After praying, she was struck by the realization that her whole life had been full of lies, but Jesus opened her eyes and heart. After obtaining her own Bible, she began studying Scripture and attending Church in Syria. One of her friends noticed the change in her life and asked about it. did not deny Jesus; instead, she told her the truth, that she had become a Christian and had been baptized on . Her friend then informed brothers (after they returned from ) about her faith, and persecution began. They started to beat her and forbade her from attending any church. On one occasion, a supernatural power held her brother’s back, leaving both of them afraid and surprised. knew that this power was Jesus protecting her from those harmful hands. A few days later, decided to flee from her parents and, with the help of
her pastor, made her way to . After arriving in Lebanon at the end of , changed her name and is now known as . Her brothers have circulated her pictures among relatives and friends in , telling them to kill her if they find her. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 22
- Subject name
- born in:
- Status
- married
- Children
- (),
- Address
- Telephone
- From
was born into a Christian believer family in , . After graduating, he went to to study in , with the goal of serving the Lord and planting churches in Cairo. Within a few years, the number of church members grew significantly, prompting the congregation to purchase a larger apartment in a different location in . While the pastor and some members were renovating the new space, they were confronted by a man named , who cursed and insulted the pastor over the church’s opening in that area. He threatened to kill the pastor if he continued the renovation, stating he was against having a church there. After an investigation, the case was transferred to the public prosecution office because it involved religious issues. During the investigation, Pastor learned that was the leader of in that area and that his friends included
influential lawyers. As a result, the pastor was jailed for several days and forced to sign a document stating that the danger had passed and that reconciliation had been achieved between them. From that time on, Pastor and his family were repeatedly pursued and threatened with death if he did not back off or sell the church. They were attacked on multiple occasions, with threats that his family would be kidnapped and slaughtered in front of him. His wife and children were also attacked and nearly kidnapped, but bystanders intervened and they were rescued. Pastor relocated his family to a new area for safety, but soon received a phone call from informing him that they knew exactly where he was living. He and his family quickly found another location and began planning another move. While moving, he was struck by a car on the street. The driver waited to see if he was alive, and passengers took him to the hospital. He had a deep head wound
requiring sutures and a fracture in his . The doctor suspected the accident was intentional, recognizing that the pastor was a targeted Christian leader who had received threats from , the leader of . Because of this, the doctor was afraid to perform surgery, provided only first aid, and arranged for him to be transferred to a different hospital. The visit was kept off the record, with no formal medical report issued. A few days later, called him, saying he was lucky to be alive but warning that next time would be his last. returned to and met with leaders from the churches, who advised him to leave the country. Applications were submitted to , , and , but all were refused. Instead, the family entered as visitors and have remained there since . Even after relocating again, thieves attempted to break into their home multiple times,
leaving threats around the property, which forced another move. In , their next child was born in the city of with multiple physical issues requiring several surgeries. Unfortunately, the child’s condition has only worsened. The family urgently needs prayer for miraculous healing for their child and for God’s continued protection from those who are targeting and threatening their lives. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 24
- Subject name
- – Christian / - Muslim
- Children
- Address
- From
- Mobile
works in a . and his wife were born in . is Christian, while comes from a Muslim background. In , came with his parents to and has lived here since. During the war in Syria, came to in . They married quietly without informing their parents, as had become a Christian and wished to be married in a church. When her parents learned that she had married a Christian man, and his family learned that he had married a Muslim woman, both sets of parents abandoned the couple. He was disowned for disobeying his parents, and she was disowned for becoming a Christian and bringing dishonor to her family and tribe. Her family offered to pay her brother to find and kill her in , but he refused. After being visited by Pastor and hearing the gospel, he ultimately accepted Jesus as his Savior. The couple began attending
Pastor ’s church in and accepted Jesus as Savior. was baptized in and now serves with the worship group at the church. They have two sons, and . The central problem is that they do not have official identification and were unable to register their family in or . Their paperwork in the main city, , still lists them as single, so the government refuses to recognize their marriage due to religious issues. As a result, their children are registered anonymously in with no passport, no ID, and no documents. They remain afraid of parents’ continued attempts to pay others to find and kill because of the shame they believe she has brought upon the family. Support needed
Reviewed By: __________________________________________________
Overview of problem/issue:
- Date
- File Number
- 25
- Subject name
- - Muslim -
- Children
- Address
- Mobile
and were born in Syria, from a Muslim background. In , came to fleeing the regime after being kidnapped and beaten on his and . He underwent operations in order to heal. In , his wife came with their children to . They became curious to learn more about Christianity and started attending church in . accepted Jesus as Savior in and was baptized in after regularly attending Bible studies at the church. also accepted Jesus in and was baptized in at Pastor church in . She continues to attend meetings and Bible studies with her children to this day. However, she has not told her parents that she has become a Christian. Her parents, who live in , are forcing her to cover her head with a hijab, and
is afraid they will investigate and discover that she and her family have become Christians and continue the targeting from the . They have been registered with the in as asylum seekers and applied to in . However, after many years, there are still no updates as of today. Support needed Reviewed By: __________________________________________________