Freedom of Religion

WEA and Open Doors urge the Human Rights Council to ensure sufficient resources for the Commission of Inquiry on human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The World Evangelical Alliance, on behalf of its partner -Open Doors International- urged the UN Human Rights Council to prioritize the work of the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Human Rights Situation in the South and North Kivu Provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and to ensure the Commission is adequately […]

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WEA, Baptist World Alliance and Jubilee Campaign call on Libya to release those imprisoned for apostasy and abolish death penalty

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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and Jubilee Campaign (JC), on behalf of a coalition with other NGOs, called on Libya to immediately and unconditionally release all those imprisoned for apostasy or peaceful conduct concerning their religion or belief; and abolish the death penalty for matters of conscience, including for peaceful

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WEA encourages Bulgaria to ensure religious freedom and non-discrimination during electoral processes

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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with its members, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Bulgarian Evangelical Alliance, welcomed Bulgaria’s acceptance of recommendations aimed at strengthening freedom of religion or belief, combating discrimination, and ensuring equal access to political and public participation. The statement further encouraged the government to ensure that no religious or

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WEA calls on Nigeria to protect vulnerable communities, internally displaced persons and children

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The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) called on Nigeria to take effective, immediate and more proactive measures to prevent further attacks on Christian villages, churches, and faith leaders, to ensure protection for vulnerable communities, to provide adequate assistance to internally displaced persons, and to guarantee the safety of children in school. The statement further mentioned that

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Next Gen Perspectives on Freedom of Religion or Belief – Human Rights Council 61st Session Side Event

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“Next Gen Perspectives on Freedom of Religion or Belief” is a Human Rights Council 61st session side event organized by the World Evangelical Alliance and co-sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC), Christian Solidarity International (CSI), Open Doors International (ODI), Stefanus Alliance International, and the Salvation Army. The event took place on 3rd March

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WEA urges States to ensure equitable access to burial space for all faith groups

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The World Evangelical Alliance strongly urged States to consult religious communities in shaping burial policies, ensure equitable access to burial space for all faith groups, and protect families from violence and intimidation during funeral rites. The statement recalled WEA’s previous report on raising concerns in India, where several families have reportedly been compelled to transport

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WEA urges all States to protect religious leaders defending human rights

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The World Evangelical Alliance urged all States to renew their commitment to human rights and to protect religious leaders and faith actors as vital contributors to resilient communities. The statement stressed that more than 50 Christian leaders in Colombia have been killed, detained, or forcibly disappeared by illegal armed groups in the past two years

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Representing the Gospel in Global Advocacy – Panel at the WEA General Assembly

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On 29 October 2025, during the WEA General Assembly in Seoul, Korea, the WEA Global Advocacy Department had the opportunity to present their advocacy and diplomacy work for human rights, religious freedom, and the fight against human trafficking. The panel included:

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WEA hosts side event in New York on Religious Persecution and Refugee Protection

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On October 22, the World Evangelical Alliance and the Refugee Highway Partnership held a side event in collaboration with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Ms. Nazila Ghanea. The event, “Religious Persecution and Refugee Protection: Response to the Special Rapporteur’s Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief” was held during

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Mozambique: Freedom of Religion, Gender-based Violence, and Human Security – Report to the UPR 52nd Session

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On 9 October 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), Open Doors International (ODI), and the Evangelical Association of Mozambique (AEM) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Mozambique, scheduled for April 2026, during the UPR 52nd session. Our joint submission reports on the situation of

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