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Over the past few months CSW has received reports of a sharp upsurge in the harassment and persecution of Christians in Iran, particularly converts, as part of what appears to be a concerted campaign targeting Christians of all denominations.

One example is the imprisonment of Pastor Benham Irani, watch our short film to find out more about his case and what you can do to help...

 
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The louder the noise the international community makes, the more likely it is that prisoners will be treated properly according to international standards, and the more likely it is that those unfairly imprisoned will be freed.

Please use your voice to speak up for Pastor Irani.

NORTH KOREA

Pastor Benham Irani’s health is in critical condition and there is a very real chance he will die in Ghezal Hesar prison if he remains in his current condition.

Email the head of Iran’s judiciary now to demand urgent medical treatment for Pastor Irani, and plead for his release from unjust imprisonment.

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"Thanks to you, I have the enormous joy to be with my wife and children again" After more than 1,000 days in prison, Pastor Nadarkhani was released on the day when Christians around the world united in prayer for him continuously for 24 hours.

Pastor Benham Irani case history and timeline Pastor Irani was arrested in 2011 and sentenced to six years’ imprisonment on charges of “action against the state” and “action against the order.”

Iran: Human rights lawyer Mohammad Ali Dadkhah jailed  CSW has received reports indicating that Mohammad Ali Dadkhah, the prominent human rights lawyer who served as the lead advocate in the apostasy case of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, was jailed on Saturday 29 September. 

Join our new Facebook group Cry Freedom for Iran for the latest news and action updates.

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"I feel it is important to lend my support to CSW's campaign, CRY FREEDOM...We would all like to see an end to the unnecessary suffering in places like Burma and North Korea and it is important that organisations like CSW get the support they need to end crimes against humanity and secure freedom around the world." Rt. Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.

CRY FREEDOM is a timely response to tackle the issue of brutal state repression. Through our work for long-lasting political change, we can bring hope and establish abiding freedom for religious minorities suffering under brutal state repression.

Join the CRY FREEDOM campaign today to bring change and hope to many.

It's time to speak up for religious freedom!

Whether you're a minister, youth leader, prayer coordinator or just passionate about sharing the CRY FREEDOM campaign with your whole church, we have interesting and engaging resources to help you get involved.

> Cry Freedom poster 1
> Cry Freedom poster 2
> Download our video Demand justice for Pastor Benham Irani to show in your church.