India and Pakistan: escalating tensions
Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan recently and there are concerns that this could lead to a war. Pray for people on both sides of the conflict to be moved towards reconciliation and for peace between these two nations.
Pakistan: increased protection from early and forced marriages
This week, the National Assembly of Pakistan raised the legal marriage age for Christians to 18 for both boys and girls (raised from 16 and 13 respectively). Praise God for this new legislation, which will help to protect young girls from early and forced marriages and ensure their right to education.
