The percentage of children living in a two-parent household has hit its highest point in nearly 30 years, according to a report by the Institute for Family Studies. In an analysis of 2020 United States Census data, the conservative think tank released a report earlier this month titled “Growing Up With Mom and Dad: New …
A document published by a pro-abortion coalition of Members of Parliament in Europe has pointed at “religious extremist” organisations that they identify as enemies of the sexual and reproductive rights of women in the continent. The report, titled “Tip of the iceberg” (108 pages) has been produced by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) to …
Despite the pandemic, the tragedy of modern day slavery continues, and sadly many of its victims are children. In the face of these huge challenges, The Brave Bear Trust is working to stop even more children falling victim to exploitation. Rob James interviews Heather Lewis, CEO of this ground-breaking initiative. Tell me Heather, what exactly is the …
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The percentage of children living in a two-parent household has hit its highest point in nearly 30 years, according to a report by the Institute for Family Studies. In an analysis of 2020 United States Census data, the conservative think tank released a report earlier this month titled “Growing Up With Mom and Dad: New …
In May 2021, Europe marked the 10th anniversary of the signing of the so-called Istanbul Convention, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combatting violence against women and domestic violence. The vast majority of people will support the Istanbul Convention’s desire for a “Europe free from violence against women and domestic violence.” Nevertheless, this …
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The new animated film told through the perspective of Mary Magdalene is reaching hundreds of thousands worldwide. “Chosen Witness” was released in April by Jesus Film Project, an evangelical outreach created by Campus Crusade for Christ that has produced content in over 1,800 languages. Executive Producer Elizabeth Schenkel says the new video tells the story of Jesus’ …
A Muslim couple in Pakistan’s Punjab province forcibly converted a 13-year-old Christian girl to Islam so that she could work as a cook in their kitchen and touch utensils and food items. Now they are refusing to allow her to return home to her parents unless they pay a ransom, according to a report. The …
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Around the world, COVID-19 has pushed more families into crisis, leaving children vulnerable to separation from their family. At the same time, pressure on national governments to reform the way they care for vulnerable children—from institutions to care within a family—is at an all-time high. Since the days of the early church, Christians have prioritized …
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When a 9-year-old girl offered me sex in return for flip flops, I knew life would never be the same. Yes, sadly, you read that right. She made the offer when I innocently bought her some flip flops – and that was the moment my life changed. Dreaming of becoming a lawyer and researching universities, …
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The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) will launch the inaugural Flourishing Schools Institute (FSi)— a new professional development opportunity for school leaders who want to transform their school culture to flourish. More than 300 Christian educators will converge on the Hyatt Regency in Frisco, Texas, from June 16-18, 2021. The FSi is part of …