Kiri Kankhwende

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  As Theresa May visits China, will she call on the regime to protect religious rights and stop persecuting Christians?

  Kiri Kankhwende | Wed 31 Jan 2018 10:14 GMT

  Prime Minister Theresa May's first official visit to China, which begins today, is billed as an opportunity to boost trade with an important ally. But it will also take place against the backdrop of the country's violations of fundamental human rights, including freedom of religion or belief.

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  Red Wednesday spotlight: How Christian persecution is massively under reported

  Kiri Kankhwende | Wed 22 Nov 2017 10:25 GMT

  The scale and extent of religious freedom violations taking place on a daily basis around the world is vastly under-reported.

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  As Nepal becomes the latest country to restrict religious freedom, prayer is the answer

  Kiri Kankhwende | Wed 1 Nov 2017 12:00 GMT

  Nepal is better known for Mount Everest than religious repression, but now joins a dubious roll call of nations which includes Pakistan and India, all of which have laws restricting the individual's right to freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression.

• 'A Stark Choice Between Life And Death': A Call To Prayer For Persecuted Christians Around The World

  Kiri Kankhwende | Mon 26 Dec 2016 12:30 GMT

  For many people around the world, Christmas isn't just about celebrating the birth of Jesus: it's also characterised by fear and uncertainty.

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  Why Trump's Critics Are Also Wrong About Women

  Kiri Kankhwende | Mon 10 Oct 2016 16:45 BST

  Why is the dehumanisation of women interpreted only in relation to the men in their lives, asks Kiri Kanhwende.

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  Beyond Boko Haram: Child abductions in Nigeria

  Kiri Kankhwende | Tue 8 Mar 2016 10:00 GMT

  Kiri Kankhwende looks at child abductions and forced marriages in northern Nigeria; an issue that goes largely unremarked outside of the region.

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  Sudan: One year since Meriam Ibrahim's sentence, religious persecution is increasing

  Kiri Kankhwende | Sat 16 May 2015 16:23 BST

  This week marks one year since Meriam Ibrahim was sentenced to death for apostasy and 40 lashes for adultery.

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  Meriam is free, but for many Sudanese Christians, the battle for freedom has only just begun

  Kiri Kankhwende | Thu 26 Jun 2014 17:52 BST

  Meriam Ibrahim, who faced execution for being a Christian, has been released on bail. We must not forget those who are still persecuted in Sudan.