Serving Persecuted Christians Worldwide - World Watch List - Open Doors UK & Ireland

The Open Doors World Watch List ranks the countries where Christians face the most persecution – helping you pray, support and speak out

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World Watch List 2022: Top 10

Where do Christians face the most persecution for their faith?

Here are the ten countries where following Jesus costs the most – from Afghanistan and North Korea to India and Iran.

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Explore the 50 countries where being a christian costs the most

Explore the top 50

Discover the 50 countries in which following Jesus costs the most: read stories, testimonies and prayer points for each country. Find out more

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Your gift today can support Christians facing extreme persecution – with vital food and medicine, precious Bibles and long-term support. My Gift Today

World Watch List Resources

World Watch List resources

Free Open Doors World Watch List 2022 resources can help you, your family and your church learn about and pray for the persecuted church. Discover Resources

Pray for Afghanistan

Join us in praying throughout the year for Afghan Christians and their country. Find out more

Trends in Persecution

Methodology & persecution trends

How does Open Doors create the World Watch List? And how has Christian persecution changed in the past year?

WWL Launch

WWL launch webinar

Catch up with the Open Doors World Watch List 2022 launch webinar from 19 January 2022.

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