My story that would have given me 70 lashes in Iran. I knew converting to Christianity in Iran is very dangerous and would be a problem. It’s illegal and can be punishable by death.
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Refugee Voices
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Clara
In her home country in West Africa, Clara had a University degree in Communications and worked as a qualified teacher. But when she spoke out…
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Ban’s Story
It is difficult to imagine what it must be like to be solely responsible for two young daughters and an elderly mother when a savage…