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The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA) is a Washington, D.C.-based voluntary, charitable organization that represents the interests of over one million Indian American Christians across all 50 states and Canada. As a broad coalition of Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Pentecostal, and independent church and civic organizations, FIACONA brings together diverse voices within the Indian American Christian community. The organization is committed to fostering unity through ecumenical advocacy and serves as a bridge builder across denominations. FIACONA’s mission is to protect the socio-political space of Christian communities in India and to advocate on behalf of those facing persecution for their faith.

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Freedom to Be Buried, A New Struggle for Christians in Odisha
Executive Summary: A joint team of Public-Spirited Activists and Odisha Lawyers Forum visited Nabarangpur District to investigate violations of the rights of Adivasi, Dalit and religious minorities. The team found gross violations of fundamental, constitutional and human rights of the most
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Cry of the Excommunicated Christians
In recent weeks, we have witnessed an alarming rise in the persecution of Christians across several Indian states. Chhattisgarh, in particular, has become a hotspot for such acts, where believers are being forcefully excommunicated, displaced, and cut off from society—all
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Christians driven from homes in India threatened with death
Villagers practicing tribal religion who assaulted Christian families and drove them from their homes in central India for practicing their faith have threatened to kill them if they return, sources said. In Sukma District, Chhattisgarh state, the Christian families were assaulted,
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FIACONA Strongly Condemns the Release of Mahendra Hembram
Washington, D.C. – April 23, 2025 The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA) expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the recent release of Mahendra Hembram, one of the individuals convicted in the brutal 1999 murder
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FIACONA Elects New Leadership to Strengthen Advocacy for Persecuted Christians
Washington, D.C. – The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA) successfully conducted its 2025 leadership elections on January 30, reaffirming its commitment to advocating for persecuted Christians and fostering unity within the Indian Christian community in
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UNITED CHRISTIAN FORUM
UCF Says Unchecked Persecution and Continuing Government Silence Will Threaten Christian Identity