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World Watch List 2021

The countries where following Jesus costs the most

On 13 January MPs heard directly from Amina (from Nigeria) and Father Daniel (from Iraq) about the issue of Christian persecution.

You can catch up now, with the video on the right - and why not share with your MP, if they weren't able to attend? Find out which MPs attended.

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World Watch List Resources

The World Watch List is Open Doors’ annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. These free resources will help you stand with your persecuted church family in prayer and action.

Top 50
The comprehensive handbook to the top 50 countries packed with information, stories, and prayer points. Find Out More
Children's pack
Set off on a journey of prayer through the year with a prayer passport, map and stickers focused on the top 50 countries. Find out more
What If?
What If?
A six-part resource using inspiration from the persecuted church to explore what church is and how we might do things differently. Find Out More
World Watch List prayer slides
For use in church services, small groups or your own personal prayer times, this slideshow contains an introduction and prayer point for each of the 50 countries where following Jesus costs the most. Download Now

Discover a range of resources to help your Youth Group pray for Christians in other parts of the world, including a World Watch List map with country stickers and a downloadable Youth Leader Session outline.

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Your support helps persecuted Christians continue to courageously follow Jesus.
Together, we can reach those where persecution hits hardest.

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