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Response Magazine

Our supporter magazine: field reporting, prisoner profiles and the stories behind the campaigns you make possible.

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Pastor Jin is free. Now pray for China.

On 4 July 2026, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri landed in the United States. After nearly nine months in detention in China, the senior pastor...

15 October 2026

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East Asia China

Religious freedom in China

Five things to know about the challenges to religious freedom in China...

15 October 2026

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Sub-Saharan Africa Nigeria

Rebuilding lives, raising voices:

How practical support and international advocacy are bringing hope in Nigeria....

15 October 2026

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Latin America Venezuela

'I have no words to thank you'

Bishop Jylman Red Jurado Farfán shared this personal message of gratitude for the CSW community after spending more than five years in prison....

15 October 2026

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South Asia Pakistan

Meet the Advocate: Cecil Chaudry

Our advocate for Pakistan, Cecil Chaudry, shares why freedom of religion or belief matters for everyone, and the signs of progress giving him hope....

15 October 2026

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India Venezuela

Remember their names: Josiah Asa K'Okal

Josiah Asa K’Okal was a Roman Catholic priest and well-known human rights defender. He lived in Tucupita, a city in northeastern Venezuela, where he...

15 October 2026

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India Myanmar/Burma

Around the world

Cases and facts from across the countries we work on....

15 October 2026

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East Asia Vietnam

What if they're guilty? Speaking up for the unjustly accused.

A pastor accused of sexual assault. A human rights defender labelled a terrorist. An orphanage director charged with child abduction. How does CSW distinguish...

15 October 2026

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Latin America Cuba

Home at last, but still not free.

After months of uncertainty, Pastor Alexis Padrón Lorenzo was released from prison on 11 September....

15 October 2026

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Latin America Nicaragua

‘Praying was forbidden, but we did it anyway.’

An interview with Nicaraguan exile Santos Julio Sevilla Rivera...

15 October 2026

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East Asia China

Connect & Encourage: China

For someone who is experiencing harassment, violence or imprisonment because of their religion or belief, a letter from you can be a lifeline of...

15 October 2026

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International Arenas United Nations

Confronting giants

Whether helping to shape landmark UN investigations, supporting prisoners of conscience, or enabling human rights defenders to speak directly to international decision-makers, CSW's work...

15 October 2026

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