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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.
“Worth less?” Why are Christian women and girls particularly vulnerable to persecution?
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.
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.