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Will you stand up for the right to choose your faith? Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide suffer abuses of their right to choose their religion. Please sign the petition to stop this happening! So far over 1500 people have signed the Operation 18 petition, help us reach our target of 30,000 signatures. Why? Because 30,000 voices can't be sidelined or ignored! People everywhere should be able to exercise the right to choose, refuse and enthuse about their religion or belief, without fear of punishment or discrimination. Sign the Operation 18 petition today!		Make a gift CSW relies on your donations to help make religious freedom a reality in over 25 countries. Your donation will help to give a voice to the voiceless.

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Nigeria: escalating violence prompts state of emergency in three states Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States yesterday to address the “systematic effort by insurgents and terrorists groups which pose a very serious national threat to national unity and territorial integrity." 15/05/2013 CSW calls for end to human rights violations in Eritrea ahead of eleventh anniversary of church crackdown 14/05/2013 Burma: CSW releases new report detailing severe human rights abuses 13/05/2013 Iran: Christians returned to jail after High Court upholds sentence for conversion 10/05/2013 “An impassioned and timely defence of Article 18”: the Special Rapporteur’s visit to Parliament 09/05/2013	Report: Burma visit, April 2013 Burma today is on a knife-edge of hope and fear. For the first time in more than two decades, there are reasons for cautious optimism, and signs of freedom emerging. However, there are many grave challenges and concerns, and widespread and serious violations of human rights, including freedom of religion or belief, continue to be perpetrated, in a climate of impunity. Connect & Encourage - Spring/Summer 2013 Send encouragement to those persecuted for their faith. You can be an encouragement by sending a card or a letter to bring them hope. This touches them right where they are, demonstrating that they're not forgotten and that they are cared for. Be part of the story of freedom Freedom Gifts is a way to give a completely original present, and be part of the unravelling tale of religious freedom!	CSW report on Burma details severe human rights abuses Independent Catholic News Massive Bail Required of Christian Prisoners in Iran Morning Star News Cuba: Church closed and pastor attacked in Havana Province Christian Today Australia Burmese Government urged to end religious intolerance Asian Tribune Iran puts five Christians on trial for their faith Fox News Myanmar: appello per il rispetto dei diritti etnici e religiosi delle minoranze Radio Vaticana

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