Assistance for Apostates (A4A): The First Lives Saved
Assistance for Apostates (A4A): The First Lives Saved

Formerly known as “Secular Rescue”, this program assists people who are seeking asylum as a result of being prosecuted or persecuted for apostasy, blasphemy, or criticism of religion in their current location. Aid provided may include providing information, facilitating connections with other organizations and, in rare instances, offering financial support to assist with resettlement. CFIC’s Assistance for Apostates (A4A) program works with other secular organizations to advocate for change in countries where people face persecution for their atheism or lack of religion; here at home, we also work to change the current Canadian refugee regulations under which religious refugees are offered […]

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Recovering from Religion (RfR) plans to establish permanent chapters in Canada, and the Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC) is pleased to announce that we'll be cooperating with them to establish their first in-person meetings in Ottawa this fall. CFIC’s role will be to help set up and promote their meetings, as well as ...

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