In India, members of religious minorities are facing an alarming increase in persecution, discrimination and violence.
As with members of the lowest castes, they are additionally at risk of becoming victims of human trafficking.
CSI priorities
Aid for persecuted religious minorities
- Practical assistance for victims of persecution, including shelter, medicine, and first aid
- Support for a network of human rights lawyers defending Christians facing anti-conversion charges and other injustices
- Establishing and supporting networks of pastors in areas of severe persecution to provide assistance, counseling, training, and pastoral care to Christians
- Training religious minorities on their legal rights and how to navigate persecution and discrimination
Fighting human trafficking
- Awareness and prevention training for pupils, teachers, and parents in schools
- Rescue operations for victims of human trafficking
- Providing aftercare and supporting the reintegration of victims
- Operating rehabilitation centers for minor girls rescued from human trafficking
