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Sarah in North Africa was thrown out because of her faith. Twice.
Sarah in North Africa was thrown out of her home because of her faith. Later, her husband threw her out of another home. As a woman, she is particularly vulnerable – throwing out endangered her. Around the world, millions of women from religious minorities face persecution for their faith and their gender. See Sarah. See […]
How a smuggled Bible changed Dhea’s life
Church bombing, pastor killed and kidnappings: four attacks in sub-Saharan Africa
What about countries outside the World Watch List top 50?
The published World Watch List documents the 50 countries where Christians experience the most persecution. But what about those countries outside the top 50? Find out more about why countries leave the top 50 and how you can continue to pray for believers in those nations.
30 years of the World Watch List: What’s changed?
The Open Doors World Watch List ranks the countries where Christians face the most persecution. It started with a simple questionnaire in 1993, and ever since has demonstrated the scale and scope of Christian persecution, informed Open Doors’ work and helped Open Doors supporters pray for our persecuted Christian family.
Why are Christian women and girls particularly vulnerable to persecution?
Open Doors’ See.Change. campaign seeks to highlight and honour the worth, value and purpose of Christian women and girls across the world. But why is this campaign even needed? Here we explain why millions of our sisters are acutely vulnerable to persecution for their faith and their gender, and how you can help them see change.
This Lent, spend time Among the Ashes
A new small group resource from Open Doors offers the opportunity to go deeper into the transformative power of lament.
Why must some believers keep their faith secret – and how can we help them?
In countries all over the world, secret Christians face a stark choice: remain hidden, or be attacked, abused or even killed.
Arise Africa and World Watch List shared at Lausanne Congress
Attendees at the Lausanne Congress 2024 signed the Arise Africa petition and prayed for countries on the Open Doors World Watch List.
Thank you messages from your persecuted family
“Thank you!” These are words we so often hear from our persecuted family in response to the countless ways you’re impacting their lives. This year has been no different, and the messages here are but a glimpse into the gratitude our persecuted sisters and brothers worldwide have for you…
Watch: young people of the persecuted church celebrate Christmas
Christmas is a time of joy – and it’s a joy still very much felt by young believers who celebrate it in the shadow of pressure and persecution for their faith. These short videos are a powerful testament to this. Feel free to use them at your church or home group, and please remember our persecuted family in your prayers over the festive season.
Thank you! 106 MPs at parliamentary launch of World Watch List 2025
At the parliamentary launch of the World Watch List 2025, MPs heard from speakers from Bangladesh, East Africa and Nigeria.
What about the countries just outside the World Watch List 2025 top 50?
Discover the countries which are just outside the Open Doors World Watch List top 50, where Christians also count the cost of following Jesus.
No more shame: why does the See. Change. campaign focus on persecuted Christian women?
Open Doors’ See. Change. campaign seeks to ensure Christian women and girls across the world are seen, valued and empowered to fulfil their God-given potential. But why is this campaign even needed? Here we explain why millions of our sisters are acutely vulnerable to persecution for their faith and their gender, and how you can help them see change.
Key takeaways from the recent parliamentary debate on Christian persecution
Earlier this week, 24 MPs held a parliamentary debate on a crucial issue: the global persecution of Christians. Here are four key takeaways and how you can respond in prayer and action.