--- title: Pray the News | Human Rights description: Human Rights | Pray the news is a weekly newsletter covering local and international events. You'll receive short prayer prompts and updates on significant issues around the world. image: https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/2.png --- [![Anglican Missions logo](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/hubfs/anglican-missions-and-awa.png)](http://www.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSROOM HOME](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz) - [NEWSLETTER](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/enews) - [PRAY THE NEWS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray) [DONATE NOW](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/donate/) # PRAY THE NEWS In a world filled with constant news, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the overwhelming negativity, conflict and need around us. Within those headlines is a powerful place to pray. Pray the News is a weekly blog published by Anglican Missions to enrich the intercessory prayer life of the church as we pray into the biggest social, cultural and geopolitical headlines facing the world. We believe that prayer makes a difference and is an active engagement with the heart of God. Sign up to receive updates every Thursday on issues that we can pray into - together. # FILTER BY: - [ALL](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/all) - [Conflict](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/conflict) - [Africa](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/africa) - [Disasters](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/disasters) - [Geopolitics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/geopolitics) - [Human Rights](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/human-rights) - [World News](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/world-news) - [Climate](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/climate) - [Gaza](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/gaza) - [Middle-East](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/middle-east) - [Politics](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/politics) - [Food Security](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/food-security) - [Holy Land](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/holy-land) - [Pacific](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/pacific) - [United States of America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/united-states-of-america) - [Environment](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/environment) - [International Relations](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/international-relations) - [Asia](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/asia) - [Central America](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/central-america) - [New Zealand](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/new-zealand) - [Updates](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/updates) - [health](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/health) - [Europe](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/europe) - [Finance](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/finance) - [Iran](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/iran) - [Protests](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/protests) - [Sudan](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/sudan) - [Ukraine](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/ukraine) - [Water](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/tag/water) Human Rights ### [30/04 • NZ/INDIA FAIR TRADE AGREEMENT](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/300426) New Zealand and India have signed a free trade agreement that will reduce or remove tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India. Anglican Missions Apr 30, 2026 Human Rights ### [29/01 • MINNEAPOLIS](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/290126) ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in Minnesota, USA have killed two protesters over the past three weeks. Anglican Missions Jan 29, 2026 Human Rights ### [11/12 • GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN OVERVIEW](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/11225) The 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview was released this week, and the picture it revealsis stark. Anglican Missions Dec 11, 2025 Africa ### [20/02 • CONGO](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/200225) Civil war between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 fighters, continues to decimate the country’s territorial... Anglican Missions Feb 20, 2025 Conflict ### [12/09 • HAITI](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240912) Gang violence, political instability, and severe humanitarian challenges are devastating the small Caribbean nation of Haiti. Anglican Missions Sep 12, 2024 Conflict ### [29/08 • BANGLADESH](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240829) Bangladesh is in a state of intense political and social upheaval, marked by widespread protests and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Anglican Missions Aug 29, 2024 Conflict ### [22/08 • AFGHANISTAN](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240822) Three years after the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan remains in turmoil with widespread human rights violations, particularly against women and... Anglican Missions Aug 22, 2024 Conflict ### [16/08 • WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240816) On Monday 19th August, we remember the humanitarians who have lost their lives in service of others. Anglican Missions Aug 19, 2024 Conflict ### [08/08 • MISINFORMATION](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240808) Misinformation is a dangerous motivator. Anglican Missions Aug 8, 2024 Politics ### [25/07 • MODERN SLAVERY](https://news.anglicanmissions.org.nz/pray/240725) Modern slavery remains a significant global issue which Aotearoa New Zealand is not immune from. Anglican Missions Jul 25, 2024 © 2025 Anglican Missions [Privacy Policy](https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/privacy-policy/)