The European Parliament came together in Brussels, Belgium, on Dec. 4 to discuss the rising violence against Christians in South Asia. ADF International organized the conference, titled “Targeted Violence against Christians in South Asia.” The organization invited human rights advocates and survivors of persecution to share their experiences with parliament. Tehmina Arora, director of Advocacy in Asia for ADF International, called on the E.U. to protect religious minorities from discrimination, specifically noting the growing hostility in India. “Christians in India are punished not for wrongdoing but for simply gathering, praying, or helping their neighbors,” Arora said.