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World Watch List

Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.

Levels of persecution:

Extreme
Very High
High

60,000

North Korean Christians were given emergency food and medicine through Chinese networks.

1 in 8

Christians around the world suffer persecution because of their faith.

16,000

People signed the handmade petition to see change for persecuted Christian women.

2,180

Syrian families got emergency relief for a year, thanks to your support.

2,983

Christians were murdered because of their faith last year.

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2020 ranking

North Korea
Afghanistan
Somalia
Libya
Pakistan

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Latest stories

India | October 20, 2020

Falsely accused and behind bars in India: Gaurav’s story

Sri Lanka | October 19, 2020

Sri Lanka bombing victims still wait for justice 18 months after attack

Nepal | October 14, 2020

Courage overcomes challenges to get Covid-19 aid to Nepalese Christians

UK | October 09, 2020

Dangerous Faith at Christ Church, Winchester

Prayer and praise

Please pray

That the UK Government would quickly replace the crucial role of PM's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief.

Give thanks

That the transitional government in Sudan has pledged to end 30 years of Islamic law - a wonderful answer to prayer!

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Meet courageous Christians

These believers are bravely following Jesus despite enormous opposition, or raising support and awareness for the persecuted church. This is the worldwide family of Christians.

George Syria

Vulnerable Christians in Syria are facing a new threat after years of war, bombing and persecution. Pastor George is bringing vital help and hope to his community in Qamishli.
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Nisreen Syria

Believers like Nisreen are getting vital food and aid from Open Doors partners in Syria, thanks to your gifts and prayers. See how Open Doors partners are bringing hope to Syria.
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Rose Nigeria

Rose lost her husband and her livelihood. But not her faith in God. Rose is in one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. Rose’s husband Matthew was killed.
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Eun Hye* North Korea

Not many people have escaped from prisons or labour camps in North Korea. Extraordinarily, Eun Hye has escaped twice. *Name changed
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Mathi Iraq

Mathi and his family had to flee Qaraqosh when so-called Islamic State attacked. Now, with your help, his family have been able to return and rebuild.
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Ella UK

Ella held a fundraising bake sale to raise money for her persecuted brothers and sisters around the world – thanks Ella!
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Naomi Indonesia

During Covid-19, Naomi in Indonesia makes masks for her community, using skills she learned at an Open Doors' Women's Training Centre in 2018.
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Mike UK

Mike has raised money for his persecuted family by doing the Great North Run for Open Doors. “We’re one worldwide body of brothers and sisters connected by a single heartbeat: Jesus.”
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