We are Christian human rights advocates who believe that every man and woman is created in God’s image, has freedom of religion, with inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights.
The Challenge
freedom to choose and practice their beliefs without fear of government or social repression. Christians and other religious minorities face discrimination, harassment, violence, abductions, destruction of property including places of worship, imprisonment and death.
21Wilberforce Response
We listen, we learn, and then we act. We tap into a global network of knowledge and expertise, building the capacity of local leaders, churches, and institutions to achieve sustainable change in defending freedom of religion, human rights and the rule of law.
Empower and resource churches and Christian leaders in countries that experience persecution.
Mobilize churches and faith communities in the West to partner with us.
Influence governments, multilateral agencies, and international forums to support human rights, dignity and freedom for all people.
Field Stories
International Day of Prayer 2024 for the Persecuted Church
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (often abbreviated as IDOP) is an observance within the Christian calendar in...
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Oct. 24 & 25, 2024…We Are Called
Dallas Baptist University’s Institute for Global Engagement will host a power-packed conference, “Praying for all the Persecuted,” in late October focused on inspiring the church...
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A Christian Response to Protests
In the face of planned protests in their country, and heightened risks of violence, how can churches respond? In recent months, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Nigeria...
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