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- [WEA hosts side event in New York on Religious Persecution and Refugee Protection](https://un.worldea.org/wea-hosts-side-event-in-new-york-on-religious-persecution-and-refugee-protection/) - 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
- [World Freedom Network calls on States to strengthen trafficking victim-identification systems at the UN General Assembly](https://un.worldea.org/world-freedom-network-calls-on-states-to-strengthen-trafficking-victim-identification-systems-at-the-un-general-assembly/) - WEA's World Freedom Network (WFN) called on States to strengthen victim-identification systems that can detect exploitation early and consistently. The statement was made at the United Nations 80th General Assembly, during the High-level meeting on the appraisal of the UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, on 24 November 2025. Read the
- [Reclaiming Identity: A Pivotal Stage in Reconciliation – Interactive Workshop at Geneva Peace Week 2025](https://un.worldea.org/reclaiming-identity-a-pivotal-stage-in-reconciliation-interactive-workshop-at-geneva-peace-week-2025/) - Geneva, 17 September 2025 – The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), together with the Peace and Reconciliation Network (PRN), Musalaha, Healing Hearts Transforming Nations (HHTN), ONE Coaching & Conflict Management, and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), will host an interactive workshop entitled “Reclaiming Identity: A Pivotal Stage in Continued Reconciliation for Fractured Communities” at the upcoming
- [Mozambique: Freedom of Religion, Gender-based Violence, and Human Security – Report to the UPR 52nd Session](https://un.worldea.org/mozambique-freedom-of-religion-gender-based-violence-and-human-security-report-to-the-upr-52nd-session/) - 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
- [WEA and Baptist World Alliance urge Türkiye to engage in dialogue with the Protestant minority](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-baptist-world-alliance-urge-turkiye-to-engage-in-dialogue-with-the-protestant-minority/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) urged the Government of Türkiye to engage in structured dialogue with the Protestant minority and to include community representatives in official meetings. The joint statement further encouraged Türkiye to strengthen its legislation by clearly defining hate speech and hate crimes in line with international
- [WEA urges the Government of Spain to ensure access to pensions for retired Protestant pastors](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-the-government-of-spain-to-ensure-access-to-pensions-for-retired-protestant-pastors/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), on behalf of its members, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Alianza Evangélica Española (AEE), urged the Government of Spain to give effect to its commitments from the previous Universal Periodic Review cycle by allocating the necessary budgetary resources to ensure access to pensions for retired Protestant pastors. The
- [WEA urges Sweden to withdraw proposed ban on faith-based private schools and to protect asylum seekers](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-sweden-to-withdraw-proposed-ban-on-faith-based-private-schools-and-to-protect-asylum-seekers/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, representing its national member, the Swedish Evangelical Alliance (SEA), urged Sweden to respect parents' right to educate their children according to their religious tradition, to withdraw its proposed ban on faith-based private schools, and to allow public funding for religious associations that contribute to the public good without discrimination or interference
- [WEA and CSI urge Nigeria to take immediate and concrete measures against growing violence in the country](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-csi-urge-nigeria-to-take-immediate-and-concrete-measures-against-growing-violence-in-the-country/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and Christian Solidarity International (CSI) addressed the alarming escalation of violence in Nigeria and called the Nigerian Government to take immediate and concrete measures to safeguard vulnerable communities, including by adequately training, equipping, and deploying security forces in line with human rights standards, while also addressing the root causes of
- [India: Religious Minorities Face On-Going Discrimination and Violence – Written Statement to the Human Rights Council 60th Session](https://un.worldea.org/india-religious-minorities-face-on-going-discrimination-and-violence-written-statement-to-the-human-rights-council-60th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on India to repeal the Freedom of Religion laws that are being systematically misused to harass religious minorities and restrict legitimate worship activities, and recommended that India take swift action under existing criminal law provisions against organizations and groups involved in orchestrating hate campaigns and violence against Christians, including prosecution
- [WEA and Salvation Army support urgent call by the Special Rapporteur on modern slavery to end the worst forms of child labour](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-salvation-army-support-urgent-call-by-the-special-rapporteur-on-modern-slavery-to-end-the-worst-forms-of-child-labour/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the Salvation Army expressed their support to end the worst forms of child labour and affirmed that every child carries inherent worth and must be protected from labour and sexual exploitation. The joint statement further called on all governments and stakeholders to act with urgency and unity to make this
- [WEA urges the High Commissioner for Human Rights to press Sri Lanka to address human rights abuses](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-the-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-to-press-sri-lanka-to-address-human-rights-abuses/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to press the government of Sri Lanka to take immediate steps to address persistent violations of freedom of religion or belief and other human rights. In its statement, the WEA also expressed being encouraged to see progress toward a more inclusive
- [Australia: Health, Indigenous Rights, Freedom of Religion or Belief and Freedom of Expression – Report to the UPR 51st Session](https://un.worldea.org/australia-health-indigenous-rights-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-freedom-of-expression-report-to-the-upr-51st-session/) - On 17 July 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and Ethos - the Australian Evangelical Alliance Centre for Christianity and Society - submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Australia scheduled for January 2026 during the UPR 51st session. Our joint submission reported on several
- [Rwanda: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 51st Session](https://un.worldea.org/rwanda-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-51st-session/) - On 16 July 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance submitted a report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Rwanda scheduled for January 2026 during the UPR 51st session. Our submission reported on the right to freedom of religion or belief in Rwanda, addressing the establishment of laws by the
- [Georgia: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 51st Session](https://un.worldea.org/georgia-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-51st-session/) - On 15 July 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Georgia scheduled for January 2026 during the UPR 51st session. Our joint submission reported on the right to freedom of religion or belief
- [Austria: Human Trafficking, Freedom of Religion, Right to Life for People with Disabilities - Report to the UPR 51st Session](https://un.worldea.org/austria-human-trafficking-freedom-of-religion-right-to-life-for-people-with-disabilities-report-to-the-upr-51st-session/) - On 14 July 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), the Evangelical Alliance of Austria (EAÖ), and Herzwerk - Initiative for people in prostitution, submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Austria scheduled for January 2026 during the UPR 51st session.
- [WEA calls on Bolivia to guarantee the right to conscientious objection to military service](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-bolivia-to-guarantee-the-right-to-conscientious-objection-to-military-service/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on the Plurinational State of Bolivia to include in the national legal system a regulation guaranteeing the right to conscientious objection to military service. The WEA further recommended Bolivia to review and modify legislation regulating the registration of religious entities, in order to make both the process and the registration
- [WEA calls on Italy to establish a Religious Freedom Act that better protects religious minorities](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-italy-to-establish-a-religious-freedom-act-that-better-protects-religious-minorities/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, along with its national member, the Italian Evangelical Alliance (Alleanza Evangelica Italiana), called on the Italian government to establish a Religious Freedom Act that does not discriminate against religious minorities and to grant State agreements with the religious communities who have made a request and are waiting for approval, at the
- [WEA urges Burundi to revise law imposing stringent requirements on religious groups](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-burundi-to-revise-law-imposing-stringent-requirements-on-religious-groups/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the Government of Burundi to review and revise the 2014 law established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and amended in 2022, which imposes stringent requirements on religious groups. The statement further called on Burundi to conduct a genuine, thorough and inclusive consultation with religious leaders, and to suspend implementation
- [WEA and Salvation Army urge States to increase identification of human trafficking practices](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-salvation-army-urge-states-to-increase-identification-of-human-trafficking-practices/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, its initiative, the World Freedom Network (WFN), and the Salvation Army urged States to ratify and implement the International Labour Organization Convention on decent work for domestic workers. The statement stressed that Governments must be held accountable to increase identification of human trafficking and slave-like practices masquerading as work. The joint
- [Honduras: Freedom of Religion and Indigenous Peoples - Report to the UPR 50th Session](https://un.worldea.org/honduras-freedom-of-religion-and-indigenous-peoples-report-to-the-upr-50th-session/) - On 7 April 2025, the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Latin America (OLIRE), the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Honduras scheduled for November 2025 during the UPR 50th session. Our joint
- [Libya: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 50th Session](https://un.worldea.org/libya-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-50th-session/) - Middle East Concern, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), ADF International, Jubilee Campaign, Open Doors, Stefanus Alliance International, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), and the Danish European Mission submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Libya, scheduled for November 2025 during the UPR 50th session. Our
- [United States of America: Refugees and Right to Life – Report to the UPR 50th Session](https://un.worldea.org/united-states-of-america-refugees-and-right-to-life-report-to-the-upr-50th-session/) - On 7 April 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) submitted a report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United States of America, scheduled for November 2025 during the UPR 50th session. Our submission reported on human rights violations in the U.S. relating to refugee deportation and the
- [Bulgaria: Freedom of Religion, Rights of Minorities, Rule of Law, and Political and Public Participation Rights - Report to the UPR 50th Session](https://un.worldea.org/bulgaria-freedom-of-religion-rights-of-minorities-rule-of-law-and-political-and-public-participation-rights-report-to-the-upr-50th-session/) - On 7 April 2025, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the United Evangelical Churches (UEC) in Bulgaria submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Bulgaria scheduled for November 2025 during the UPR 50th session. Our joint submission addressed the right
- [WEA calls on Portugal to ensure legislation protects religious conscience and expression](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-portugal-to-ensure-legislation-protects-religious-conscience-and-expression/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, along with its national member, the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance (Aliança Evangélica Portuguesa), encouraged Portugal to promote more widespread training in various ministries and government departments so that all public servants can effectively comply with the Religious Freedom Law without discrimination, and to Integrate through legislation evangelical theological schools and seminaries into
- [WEA addresses situations in India, DRC, Syria, Gaza and Sudan at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/wea-addresses-situations-in-india-drc-syria-gaza-and-sudan-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance expressed its concern and called on States to end violence, to increase humanitarian aid, and guarantee humanitarian access to alleviate the suffering in several crises, including India, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Syria, Gaza, and Sudan. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 58th session, during
- [India: Religious Minorities Face Discrimination and Violence - Written Statement to the Human Rights Council 58th Session](https://un.worldea.org/india-religious-minorities-face-discrimination-and-violence-written-statement-to-the-human-rights-council-58th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urges the government of India to repeal anti-conversion laws, to prevent and punish false accusations of forced religious conversion, and to enact a comprehensive legislation against targeted and communal violence, in a written statement to the Human Rights Council 58th session. The WEA also calls on India to address the ongoing
- [WEA calls on States to guarantee the prohibition of coercion against people who decide to change from one religion to another](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-states-to-guarantee-the-prohibition-of-coercion-against-people-who-decide-to-change-from-one-religion-to-another/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the UN Human Rights Council to call for the implementation of the recommendations made in the latest report by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, and to guarantee the absolute prohibition of coercion against people who decide to change from one religion to another. The Special
- [WEA urges Afghanistan to restore the fundamental human rights of women](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-afghanistan-to-restore-the-fundamental-human-rights-of-women/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, including its Women's Commission, urged the UN Human Rights Council to condemn the restrictions imposed to women under the “Law on propagation of virtue and prevention of vice”, and strongly urged the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to restore the fundamental human rights of women in Afghanistan. The video statement was submitted
- [WEA urges Eritrea to comply with its human rights and religious freedom obligations](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-eritrea-to-comply-with-its-human-rights-and-religious-freedom-obligations/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the government of Eritrea to comply with its human rights obligations, to invite the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and other special procedures for a country visit to allow investigation and to assist the government to move towards compliance with international law in its application
- [Registration and Legal Status of Places of Worship: Negative Impacts on Religious Minorities - HRC58 Side Event](https://un.worldea.org/registration-and-legal-status-of-places-of-worship-negative-impacts-on-religious-minorities-hrc58-side-event/) - "Registration & Legal Status of Places of Worship: Negative Impacts on Religious Minorities" is a Human Rights Council 58th session side event co-organized by the World Evangelical Alliance, the Anglican Communion, the World Council of Churches, Open Doors International, and Stefanus Alliance. The event took place on 5th March 2025, 1PM, at the Palais des
- [Eritrea: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Written Statement to the Human Rights Council 58th Session](https://un.worldea.org/eritrea-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-written-statement-to-the-human-rights-council-58th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urges the government of Eritrea to allow all religious communities to register, build places of worship and hold worship services, and to immediately release the prisoners currently detained for their religious beliefs and practices and put an end to detention on the basis of religion, in a written statement to the
- [World Evangelical Alliance and Partners Condemn Azerbaijan’s Actions in Nagorno-Karabakh and Call for Immediate Release of  Armenian Prisoners](https://un.worldea.org/world-evangelical-alliance-and-partners-condemn-azerbaijans-actions-in-nagorno-karabakh-and-call-for-immediate-release-of-armenian-prisoners/) - Geneva, 11 November 2024 – The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), in collaboration with the World Council of Churches (WCC), Christian Solidarity International (CSI), and a coalition of global organizations, has issued a joint statement urging international attention on Azerbaijan's actions in Nagorno-Karabakh as COP29 begins in Baku. The statement expresses concern over Azerbaijan’s use of
- [Kenya: Freedom of Religion, Right to Life and a Healthy Environment – Report to the UPR 49th Session](https://un.worldea.org/kenya-freedom-of-religion-right-to-life-and-a-healthy-environment-report-to-the-upr-49th-session/) - On 11 October 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Kenya scheduled for May 2025 during the UPR 49th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to freedom of religion in
- [Sweden: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 49th Session](https://un.worldea.org/sweden-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-49th-session/) - On 11 October 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the Swedish Evangelical Alliance (SEA) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sweden scheduled for May 2025 during the UPR 49th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to
- [Spain: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 49th Session](https://un.worldea.org/spain-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-49th-session/) - On 11 October 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the Spanish Evangelical Alliance (AEE) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Spain, scheduled for April 2025 during the UPR 49th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to
- [Türkiye: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 49th Session](https://un.worldea.org/turkiye-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-49th-session/) - On 8 October 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), and the Turkish Association of Protestant Churches (Protestan Kiliseler Derneği) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Türkiye scheduled for April-May 2025 during the UPR 49th session. Our joint submission reported
- [WEA and Anglican Communion urge Eritrea to immediately release prisoners detained for their religious beliefs](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-anglican-communion-urge-eritrea-to-immediately-release-prisoners-detained-for-their-religious-beliefs/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the Anglican Consultative Council urged the government of Eritrea to allow religious communities to register in accordance with the law, to immediately release the prisoners currently detained for their religious beliefs and practices and to put an end to detention on the basis of religion. The joint oral statement was
- [WEA urges Yemen to repeal apostasy laws and enshrine in legislation the right to freedom of religion or belief](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-yemen-to-repeal-apostasy-laws-and-enshrine-in-legislation-the-right-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/) - #The World Evangelical Alliance urged the government of Yemen to repeal apostasy laws and enshrine in legislation the right to freedom of religion or belief, and to integrate the protection of religious minorities and the right to freedom of religion in political settlements and peace agreements. The WEA also called on the government to acknowledge
- [WEA urges India to repeal anti-conversion laws and to foster inter-religious harmony](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-india-to-repeal-anti-conversion-laws-and-to-foster-inter-religious-harmony/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the government of India to advise states to repeal their anti-conversion laws, including in Uttar Pradesh, and to foster inter-religious harmony as the key to a peaceful, pluralistic society. In its statement, the WEA stated that in Uttar Pradesh, since the anti-conversion law was passed in 2021, there have been
- [WEA and Salvation Army urge States to extend full protections and fair wages to incarcerated workers](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-salvation-army-urge-states-to-extend-full-protections-and-fair-wages-to-incarcerated-workers/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, with its initiative World Freedom Network (WFN), and the Salvation Army, jointly urged States to extend full protections and fair wages to incarcerated workers. The joint statement highlighted the need for international scrutiny to ensure that the human rights of incarcerated individuals, including those who have not yet received a conviction,
- [WEA encourages the High Commissioner for Human Rights to keep monitoring closely religious minorities in situations of conflict](https://un.worldea.org/wea-encourages-the-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-to-keep-monitoring-closely-religious-minorities-in-situations-of-conflict/) - The World Evangelical Alliance encouraged the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and relevant special procedures to keep monitoring closely the situation of religious minorities in situations of conflict. In its statement, the WEA also addressed situations in Afghanistan, Sudan, and Nigeria, where religious communities fear for their lives and are forced
- [WEA urges Sri Lanka to protect freedom of religion for all, cease arbitrary obstruction of worship](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-sri-lanka-to-protect-freedom-of-religion-for-all-cease-arbitrary-obstruction-of-worship/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the Sri Lankan government and the incoming president to uphold their obligations to protect the freedom of religion or belief for all citizens, to refrain from mandating registration for places of worship, and to repeal the Online Safety Act. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 57th
- [Italy: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 48th Session](https://un.worldea.org/italy-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-48th-session/) - On 16 July 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the Italian Evangelical Alliance (AEI) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Italy scheduled for January 2025 during the UPR 48th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to
- [Bolivia: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 48th Session](https://un.worldea.org/bolivia-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-48th-session/) - On 12 July 2024, the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Latin America (OLIRE), the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), the National Association of Evangelicals of Bolivia (ANDEB), and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Plurinational State of
- [El Salvador: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 48th Session](https://un.worldea.org/el-salvador-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-48th-session/) - On 9 July 2024, the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Latin America (OLIRE), the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of El Salvador scheduled for January 2025 during the UPR 48th session. Our
- [WEA urges Nigeria to disarm violent armed groups and boost security presence in Middle Belt communities that are vulnerable](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-nigeria-to-disarm-violent-armed-groups-and-boost-security-presence-in-middle-belt-communities-that-are-vulnerable/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the government of Nigeria to disarm members of violent armed groups including Fulani herdsmen, boost security presence in Middle Belt communities that are vulnerable; investigate the perpetrators of violence, hold them accountable to the justice system and break the cycle of violence that is expanding to other areas of the
- [WEA and Salvation Army call on States to recognize prostitution as a system of exploitation and violence](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-salvation-army-call-on-states-to-recognize-prostitution-as-a-system-of-exploitation-and-violence/) - The World Evangelical Alliance together with our member, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC), and the Salvation Army call on States to recognize prostitution with its connected variations as a system of exploitation and violence, and to adopt an abolitionist legal framework. The video statement was delivered to the Human Rights Council 56th session, in
- [WEA and Caritas International call on governments to develop national relocation policies with full participation of affected communities](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-caritas-international-call-on-governments-to-develop-national-relocation-policies-with-full-participation-of-affected-communities/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and Caritas Internationalis called on governments to develop national relocation policies and legal frameworks with the full participation of affected communities, take a holistic approach to ensure all needs generated by relocation are responded to in the long run, and guarantee that economic, social and cultural rights are fully respected. The
- [Joint Submission to the 2024 UNHCR Global Consultations with NGOs: Solutions, Inclusion, and Gender Equality](https://un.worldea.org/joint-submission-to-the-2024-unhcr-global-consultations-with-ngos-solutions-inclusion-and-gender-equality/) - On 6 May 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with Gender Religious Freedom (GRF), made a submission to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on addressing issues of inclusion and gender equality, ahead of the 2024 UNHCR Global Consultations with NGOs held from 11th to 13th June. Read the joint submission hereDownload
- [A farewell message to Wissam al Saliby](https://un.worldea.org/a-farewell-message-to-wissam-al-saliby/) - After more than six years serving the World Evangelical Alliance, Wissam al Saliby, Director of the WEA Geneva Office to the UN, transitioned in May to 21Wilberforce, in the United States, as the new President of the organization. Wissam began working for the WEA in 2017 as Advocacy Officer to the UN before taking over
- [Submission to the UN: Fostering a Culture of Tolerance and Diversity](https://un.worldea.org/report-fostering-a-culture-of-tolerance-and-diversity/) - On 16 April 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance made a submission to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in response to the High Commissioner’s call for input on combating intolerance against persons based on religion or belief. In our submission, we give examples of evangelicals engaging in inter-faith dialogue around the world, with
- [Joint statement on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan](https://un.worldea.org/joint-statement-on-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-sudan/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with several other partner organizations, urges the international community to bring much greater international humanitarian support to mitigate the enormity of the suffering of the Sudanese people. It is one year since the people of Sudan were plunged into extreme humanitarian emergency following the outbreak in mid-April 2023 of fierce
- [Norway: Right to education - Report to the UPR 47th session](https://un.worldea.org/norway-right-to-education-report-to-the-upr-47th-session/) - On 8 April 2024, the International Organization for the Right to Education and Freedom of Education (OIDEL), the Norwegian Council on Mission and Evangelism (NORME), the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), and other organizations, submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Norway scheduled for November 2024
- [North Korea: Abduction of Three South Korean Citizens – Report to the UPR 47th session](https://un.worldea.org/north-korea-abduction-of-three-south-korean-citizens-report-to-the-upr-47th-session/) - On 8 April 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), PeaceCorea, and the Korea Evangelical Fellowship (KEF) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea scheduled for November 2024 during the UPR 47th session. Our joint submission reported on three cases
- [Portugal: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 47th session](https://un.worldea.org/portugal-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-47th-session/) - On 5 April 2024, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the Portuguese Evangelical Alliance (AEP) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Portugal scheduled for November 2024 during the UPR 47th session. Our joint submission reported on the right to
- [WEA calls on Canada to repeal euthanasia for those whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-canada-to-repeal-euthanasia-for-those-whose-natural-death-is-not-reasonably-foreseeable/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada jointly called on the government of Canada to halt eligibility for euthanasia on the basis of mental illness, to repeal medical assistance in dying provisions for those whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, and to protect persons from feeling pressured or induced to request
- [WEA calls on Algeria to overturn convictions of Pastor Youssef Ourahmane and other Christians](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-algeria-to-overturn-convictions-of-pastor-youssef-ourahmane-and-other-christians/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on the government of Algeria to allow the re-opening of all Protestant churches and to overturn convictions of individual Christians, including that of Pastor Youssef Ourahmane, who was sentenced in absentia to two years in prison and a fine on charges of holding an unauthorized religious assembly and holding worship
- [WEA Statement at the Human Rights Council Panel on Countering Religious Hatred](https://un.worldea.org/wea-statement-at-the-human-rights-council-panel-on-countering-religious-hatred/) - The World Evangelical Alliance appealed to States and religious communities to pursue and strengthen national and international multi-faith forums in order to counter hate speech while upholding freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 55th session, during the Panel discussion on
- [WEA shares examples of Evangelicals engaging in multi-faith dialogue, combating hate speech](https://un.worldea.org/wea-shares-examples-of-evangelicals-engaging-in-multi-faith-dialogue-combating-hate-speech/) - The World Evangelical Alliance shared examples of Evangelicals around the world seeking relationships that foster mutual understanding and empathy among religious communities and prevent hateful speech. The WEA further highlights challenges faced by Evangelical communities such as laws and regulations that undermine the right to freedom of religion or belief. The oral statement was made
- [WEA urges Sri Lanka to end religious freedom violations, repeal Online Safety Act](https://un.worldea.org/wea-urges-sri-lanka-to-end-religious-freedom-violations-repeal-online-safety-act/) - The World Evangelical Alliance urged the Sri Lankan government to investigate the Easter Sunday bombings and bring perpetrators to justice, to end violations of freedom of religion or belief, to repeal the Online Safety Act, and to refrain from mandating registration for places of worship. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council
- [Eritrea: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Joint Report to the UPR 46th session](https://un.worldea.org/eritrea-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-joint-report-to-the-upr-46th-session/) - On 10 October 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Pentecostal world Fellowship (PWF), the Pentecostal Commission on Religious Liberty (PCRL), and the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Eritrea scheduled for 6 May 2024 during the UPR 46th session.
- [WEA joins call on States to lift sanctions that prevent Syrians from accessing to humanitarian aid](https://un.worldea.org/wea-joins-call-on-states-to-lift-sanctions-that-prevent-syrians-from-accessing-to-humanitarian-aid/) - The WEA joined the call by New Humanity of the Focolare Movement, together with Caritas International and other Catholic NGOs, for sanctioning States to remove all those sanctions that prevent the Syrians from accessing basic needs and services, essential health supplies and that inhibit the reconstruction of basic infrastructure destroyed by the ongoing conflict and
- [WEA addresses situations in Nagorno-Karabakh, India, Pakistan, and Ethiopia at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/wea-addresses-situations-in-nagorno-karabakh-india-pakistan-and-ethiopia/) - The World Evangelical Alliance echoed the appeal of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, to cultivate humanity's natural reflexes of empathy, justice and compassion, and addressed the situation of the ongoing blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan, the deadly violence in Manipur - India, the burning of churches and houses of Christians in Pakistan,
- [Report: The Paradox of Hate Speech Legislative Restrictions](https://un.worldea.org/report-the-paradox-of-hate-speech-legislative-restrictions/) - On 30 October 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance submitted a report to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief in response to the Special Rapporteur's call for input on "Advocacy of Hatred Based on Religion or Belief - Transformative Responses". In our report, we address the paradox of the rise of
- [Yemen: Religious Freedom and Status of the Christian Church - Report to the UPR 46th session](https://un.worldea.org/yemen-religious-freedom-and-status-of-the-christian-church-report-to-the-upr-46th-session/) - On 11 October 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) submitted a report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Yemen scheduled for 1 May 2024 during the UPR 46th session. Our submission reported on the situation of freedom of religion or belief in Yemen, addressing cases of religiously driven
- [WEA calls people of all faiths to model tolerance and compassion towards other religious groups](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-people-of-all-faiths-to-model-tolerance-and-compassion-towards-all-other-religious-groups/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called for collaboration across faith traditions to promote a shared understanding of how our increasingly pluralistic societies can be inclusive, tolerant, welcoming and flourishing, at the Human Rights Council. The WEA stressed that addressing drivers, root causes, and Human Rights impacts of religious hatred needs to account for the presence and
- [WEA calls on France to ensure that new laws on worship respect freedom of religion](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-france-to-ensure-that-new-laws-on-worship-respect-freedom-of-religion/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on the government of France to ensure that new legislation on worship is not restrictive or constraining, is applied harmoniously across the territory of France by departments and prefectures, and with adequate attention to the needs of diaspora religious communities in France. The WEA further invited France to include anti-religious
- [WEA appeals for the repeal of blasphemy legislation in more than 70 countries](https://un.worldea.org/wea-appeals-for-the-repeal-of-blasphemy-legislation-in-more-than-70-countries/) - The World Evangelical Alliance appealed for the repeal of blasphemy laws in more than seventy countries and called on India to hold accountable perpetrators of deadly violence and sexual violence in Manipur, at the Human Rights Council. The WEA further expressed that it looked forward to reading Pakistan's update to the High Commissioner on the
- [WEA appeals to nations to increase financial efforts to end hunger and achieve food security](https://un.worldea.org/wea-appeals-to-nations-to-increase-financial-efforts-to-end-hunger-and-achieve-food-security/) - The World Evangelical Alliance appealed to all nations to significantly increase their giving to humanitarian organizations and causes against food insecurity in an oral statement at the Human Rights Council. The WEA shared concerns at the insufficient government funding for humanitarian efforts necessary to end hunger and to achieve food security in a global context
- [WEA calls on Sri Lanka to guarantee religious freedom, investigate Easter Sunday attacks](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-sri-lanka-to-guarantee-religious-freedom-investigate-easter-sunday-attacks/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on Sri Lanka to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks, to refrain from mandating compulsory registration for places of worship, to ensure state actors are not complicit in religious freedom violations, to promptly hold local government elections, and deliver a transitional justice process that’s in line with
- [Event: The Crisis in Manipur and Implications for Human Rights in India](https://un.worldea.org/event-the-crisis-in-manipur-and-implications-for-human-rights-in-india/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, on behalf of a coalition of NGOs, invites you to attend our Human Rights Council side-event: "The Crisis in Manipur and Implications for Human Rights in India", on Tuesday 19 September at 4 p.m. At Room XXV, Building E, Palais des Nations. The event will be broadcast live on YouTube at
- [Nigeria: Violence, Insecurity and Protection of the Population – Report to the UPR 45th session](https://un.worldea.org/nigeria-violence-insecurity-and-protection-of-the-population-report-to-the-upr-45th-session/) - On 18 July 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), Open Doors International, and Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship (NEF) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Nigeria scheduled for January 2024 during the UPR 45th session. Our joint submission reported on the situation of human security and
- [Malaysia: The Protection of Migrant Workers, Refugees, and Stateless Individuals – Report to the UPR 45th session](https://un.worldea.org/malaysia-the-protection-of-migrant-workers-refugees-and-stateless-individuals-report-to-the-upr-45th-session/) - On 18 July 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), World Freedom Network (WFN), and Asia Freedom Network (AFN) submitted a report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Malaysia scheduled for January 2024 during the UPR 45th session. Our submission reported on the situation of human trafficking in Malaysia,
- [WEA, WCC and Caritas jointly condemn religious hatred in urgent debate at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/wea-wcc-and-caritas-jointly-condemn-religious-hatred-in-urgent-debate-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, the World Council of Churches and Caritas Internationalis condemn all desecration, destruction or disrespect of sacred texts, as well as religious objects or places of worship, while calling to protect freedom of expression and freedom of religion, and to engage in dialogue across religions and beliefs. The joint oral statement was
- [WEA calls on Sri Lanka to repeal circulars on registration of places of worship](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-sri-lanka-to-repeal-circulars-on-registration-of-places-of-worship/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on Sri Lanka to repeal circulars on registration of places of worship and to comply with constitutional protections of freedom of religion or belief, as well as to ensure that local elections are conducted without delay. The oral statement was made at the Human Rights Council 53rd session, during the
- [WEA calls on Switzerland to decriminalize humanitarian assistance to migrants in illegal situation](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-switzerland-to-decriminalize-humanitarian-assistance-to-migrants-in-illegal-situation/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on the Government of Switzerland to decriminalize humanitarian assistance to migrants in illegal situation, and to repeal disproportionate measures that restrict freedom of religion or belief in public grounds in Geneva, more specifically, the prohibition of baptism ceremonies on the public beaches of Lake Geneva. The oral statement was made
- [WEA calls for long-term protection against human trafficking in Ukraine and neighboring countries](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-for-long-term-protection-against-human-trafficking-in-ukraine-and-neighboring-countries/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, together with its partners, the World Freedom Network (WFN) and European Freedom Network (EFN), called on governments closest to the Ukraine crisis and further abroad to provide avenues to regularize migration status for those rebuilding their lives in neighboring countries, and urged the international community to fulfill and strengthen their commitment
- [UN New Agenda for Peace: Submission of the World Evangelical Alliance.](https://un.worldea.org/un-new-agenda-for-peace-submission-of-the-world-evangelical-alliance/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has offered input to the UN’s “New Agenda for Peace," a process recognizing the shared human responsibility to “protect and manage the global public good of peace.” In its submission, the WEA affirms the six potential areas for the New Agenda for Peace – reducing strategic risks, strengthening international foresight
- [WEA denounces nationalist populism at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/wea-denounces-nationalist-populism-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance affirmed that Christian values are not compatible with anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, anti-Semitic and xenophobic discourses and reaffirmed the unique value of each and every member of the human family, as stated in the Universal Declaration for Human Rights, in an oral statement during the Panel Discussion on Countering Nationalist Populism at the
- [France: Freedom of Religion – Recommendations to the UPR 43rd session](https://un.worldea.org/france-freedom-of-religion-recommendations-to-the-upr-43rd-session/) - On 11 October 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the European Baptist Federation (EBF) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of France scheduled for May 2023 during the UPR 43rd session.
- [Canada: Protection of Persons with Disabilities, Human Trafficking, Freedom of Religion – Report to the UPR 44th session](https://un.worldea.org/canada-protection-of-persons-with-disabilities-human-trafficking-freedom-of-religion-report-to-the-upr-44th-session/) - On 31 March 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Canada scheduled for November 2023 during the UPR 44th session. Our joint submission reported on the situation of the right to life
- [Multi-faith coalition urges India to address rights violations against religious minorities](https://un.worldea.org/multi-faith-coalition-urges-india-to-address-rights-violations-against-religious-minorities/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors International, the Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights, Justice For All, and the International Commission for Dalit Rights, called on India to guarantee the safety of all Dalit and Adivasi Indians, to investigate and condemn all cases of religious violence and discrimination on religious grounds, to repeal
- [WEA & WCC call on Algeria to allow forcibly closed churches to reopen](https://un.worldea.org/wea-wcc-call-on-algeria-to-allow-forcibly-closed-churches-to-reopen/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the World Council of Churches called on the government of Algeria to allow forcibly closed Protestant churches to reopen and provide greater clarity and support on the registration process for religious minorities to become recognized associations. They also called on the government of Algeria to drop all the unfair court
- [WEA and WCC call on Algeria and India to respect rights of religious minorities](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-wcc-call-on-algeria-and-india-to-respect-rights-of-religious-minorities/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the World Council of Churches called on Algeria to cease all prosecutions against Christians and allow forcibly closed Protestant churches to reopen, and called India to ensure order and safety for the 2500 forcibly displaced Adivasi Christians of Chhattisgarh so that they can return home without the risk of being
- [Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran in 2022 - Launch of the Report](https://un.worldea.org/rights-violations-against-christians-in-iran-in-2022-launch-of-the-report/) - Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Article18, Middle East Concern, and Open Doors International launched their fifth joint annual report on Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran. The report was launched during an event in partnership with the World Evangelical Alliance, in conjunction with the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council, on 23 March 2023, at the
- [WEA invites UN Expert to share best practices in recognition & registration of religious communities](https://un.worldea.org/wea-invites-un-expert-to-share-best-practices-in-recognition-registration-of-religious-communities/) - The freedom to manifest one's religion includes the freedom for members of religious communities to establish and maintain religious, charitable or humanitarian institutions. The World Evangelical Alliance addresses challenges to the legal recognition and registration of religious communities, and invites the Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of religion or belief to share best
- [Report: Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Humanitarian Work](https://un.worldea.org/report-assessing-the-impact-of-sanctions-on-humanitarian-work/) - On 10 March 2023, the World Council of Churches (WCC), ACT Alliance, Caritas Internationalis (CI), and World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) published a research that provides systematic overview of the challenges sanctions pose to the humanitarian work of churches, and explores pathways for addressing these challenges. This research, written in course of 2022, was the fruit
- [WEA and WCC call on Azerbaijan for the immediate lifting of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh](https://un.worldea.org/wea-and-wcc-call-on-azerbaijan-for-the-immediate-lifting-of-the-blockade-of-nagorno-karabakh/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the World Council of Churches called on Azerbaijan for the immediate lifting of the blockade to allow for the two-side free and safe passage of civilians, transport and goods along the corridor and to guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access to urgently alleviate the suffering of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh and
- [Sudan: Call to address violations of the rights of religious minorities](https://un.worldea.org/sudan-call-to-address-violations-of-the-rights-of-religious-minorities/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on Sudan for the swift return to civilian rule in the country and immediate action to be taken to address violations of the rights of religious minorities. The statement was made at the Human Rights Council 52nd session, during the Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the High Commissioner
- [Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran in 2022 - Side Event](https://un.worldea.org/rights-violations-against-christians-in-iran-in-2022-side-event/) - Panel on 23 March 2023, 14:00 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Room XXII The Christian community in Iran continues to be subjected to monitoring, to restrictions including preclusion from gathering for worship, and to arrest, violent interrogation and imprisonment. To advocate for greater freedom for Christians in Iran, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), Article18, Middle
- [Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Humanitarian Work - Side Event](https://un.worldea.org/assessing-the-impact-of-sanctions-on-humanitarian-work-side-event/) - Panel on 10 March 2023, 12:00 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Room XXII The accelerating expansion of forms, types and terms of Unilateral Coercive Measures (UCM) is causing a growing range of consequences on the population as well as on humanitarian and faith-based organizations. While some sanctions have clearly designated targets, other sanctions target
- [What is the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship's Vision for Achieving Justice and Security in Nigeria?](https://un.worldea.org/what-is-the-nigeria-evangelical-fellowships-vision-for-achieving-justice-and-security-in-nigeria/) - Wissam al Saliby, Director of the WEA Geneva office, spoke with James Akinyele, Secretary General of the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship, and discussed how Evangelicals worldwide can support the churches in Nigeria, and what the Fellowship is advocating for in Nigeria. The conversation took place on the margins of the Consultation on the Impact of Religious
- [UN member states tell India to Protect Religious Minorities](https://un.worldea.org/un-member-states-tell-india-to-protect-religious-minorities/) - India Coalition for Minority RightsPress ReleaseNovember 25, 2022 UN member states have called on India to protect Muslims, Christians and other religious minorities from increasing hate speech, discrimination and violence.India's human track record was under the spotlight on November 10 during the Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. A
- [Assessing Freedom of Religion or Belief in Algeria – Webinar](https://un.worldea.org/assessing-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-algeria-webinar/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with the World Council of Churches, Open Doors International, Middle East Concern, and the Religious Freedom Institute, organized a webinar on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Algeria, on 14 October 2022 ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) session of Algeria in November 2022. Our webinar highlighted challenges
- [Reversing the Trend: Minority Rights in India – Webinar](https://un.worldea.org/reversing-the-trend-minority-rights-in-india-webinar-2/) - In conjunction with the 51st session of the Human Rights Council, and ahead of the UPR session of India, the Coalition for Minority Rights in India organized a webinar on 3 October 2022 to discuss how the international community can support efforts towards a more inclusive and pluralistic India. Coalition members include the World Evangelical
- [France: Freedom of Religion – Report to the UPR 43rd session](https://un.worldea.org/france-freedom-of-religion-report-to-the-upr-43rd-session/) - On 11 October 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF), the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), and the European Baptist Federation (EBF) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of France scheduled for May 2023 during the UPR 43rd session.
- [Assessing Freedom of Religion or Belief in Algeria Ahead of the Country’s Universal Periodic Review](https://un.worldea.org/assessing-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-algeria-ahead-of-the-countrys-universal-periodic-review/) - Webinar date and time: 14 October 2022, 15:00 Geneva time, 14:00 Algiers time, 09:00 Washington D.C. time Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YYPhOYWpSjadId26fEgXpw As Algeria undergoes the Universal Periodic Review on 11 November 2022 before the UN Human Rights Council, we will highlight challenges to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and provide recommendations for the Algerian Government to
- [WEA marks the 30th anniversary of the massacre of Armenian Christians during the first Karabakh war](https://un.worldea.org/wea-marks-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-massacre-of-armenian-christians-during-the-first-karabakh-war/) - The World Evangelical Alliance marked the thirtieth anniversary of the massacre of Armenian Christians in Maragha village in Nagorno-Karabakh during the first Karabakh war and urged the international community to honour the memory of the victims of Maragha by making good on its many promises to prevent and punish the crime of genocide. The statement
- [Reversing the Trend: Minority Rights in India - Webinar](https://un.worldea.org/reversing-the-trend-minority-rights-in-india-webinar/) - Webinar date and time: 3 October 2022, 18:30 New Delhi time, 15:00 Geneva time, 09:00 Washington D.C. time Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RpIj6-fgQ_OZ8M19URCNig In India, incitement, disinformation and stigmatization of minority faith groups, including by senior political figures, have led to a surge of hate speech in social media, and increasing hostility and violence against religious minorities. Anti-conversion
- [Sri Lanka: Ensure full accountability for violence and discrimination against religious minorities](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-ensure-full-accountability-for-violence-and-discrimination-against-religious-minorities/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with Baptist World Alliance and ADF International, called on Sri Lanka to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), to withdraw unlawful circulars and policies pertaining to registering places of worship, and to ensure full accountability for acts of violence, discrimination and harassment against religious minorities. The statement was made
- [Iran: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Joint Report to the Human Rights Committee 136th Session](https://un.worldea.org/iran-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-joint-report-to-the-human-rights-committee-136th-session/) - On 17 August 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors, Article 18, and Middle East Concern submitted a joint report to the to the Human Rights Committee ahead of the consideration of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Iran during the Committee’s 136th session, October-November 2022. Our joint submission reported on freedom of
- [Argentina: Human Trafficking – Report to the UPR 42nd session](https://un.worldea.org/argentina-human-trafficking-report-to-the-upr-42nd-session/) - On 14 July 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance, the Christian Alliance of Evangelical Churches of the Argentine Republic (ACIERA), and Mujeres por la Nación (Women for the Nation) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Argentina scheduled for January 2023 during the UPR 42nd session.
- [Switzerland: Solidarity Crime & Discrimination on Basis of Religion – Report to the UPR 42nd session](https://un.worldea.org/switzerland-solidarity-crime-discrimination-on-basis-of-religion-report-to-the-upr-42nd-session/) - On 8 July 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance, Freikirchen.ch, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance (SEA-RES), and the European Evangelical Alliance submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Switzerland scheduled for January 2023 during the UPR 42nd session. Our joint submission reported on the criminalization of the
- [Sri Lanka: Religious Minorities and Freedom of Religion – Report to the UPR 42nd session](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-religious-minorities-and-freedom-of-religion-report-to-the-upr-42nd-session/) - On 14 July 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance, the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), and Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sri Lanka scheduled for February 2023 during the UPR 42nd session. Our joint submission reported on the situation of religious
- [Peru: Human Trafficking – Report to the UPR 42nd session](https://un.worldea.org/peru-human-trafficking-report-to-the-upr-42nd-session/) - On 8 July 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance and the Union of Evangelical Christian Churches of Peru (UNICEP) submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Peru scheduled for January 2023 during the UPR 42nd session. Our joint submission reported on the situation of human trafficking
- [Central African Republic: Call for the respect of the ceasefire](https://un.worldea.org/central-african-republic-call-for-the-respect-of-the-ceasefire/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with Caritas Internationalis, called on all parties in Central African Republic to respect the ceasefire, for dialogue between the government and the armed groups, and the implementation of a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process with a view to the return of the exercise of sovereign powers by the State and
- [WEA calls on India and Algeria to repeal stringent legal restrictions on NGO access to funding](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-india-and-algeria-to-repeal-stringent-legal-restrictions-on-ngo-access-to-funding/) - On 20 June 2022, at the Human Rights Council 50th session, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and association, the World Evangelical Alliance called on the governments of India and Algeria to repeal laws that put stringent requirements and restrictions on access to funding and require additional burdensome
- [Minority rights coalition sheds light on India's human rights record for UN's fourth Universal Periodic Review](https://un.worldea.org/minority-rights-coalition-sheds-light-on-indias-human-rights-record-for-uns-fourth-universal-periodic-review/) - [Washington D.C., London, Geneva] 17 June 2022. A new coalition of minority rights campaigners says that minorities in India are on the edge of a precipice as their rights and freedoms have eroded in the face of a growing violent majoritarian ideology. As UN member states prepare to gather in November to review India's human
- [Algeria: End persecution of Evangelical Protestants and allow churches to reopen](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-end-persecution-of-evangelical-protestants-and-allow-churches-to-reopen/) - On 22 March 2022, at the Human Rights Council 49th session, during the general debate under Agenda Item 4, the World Evangelical Alliance called on Algerian authorities to end their persecution of Protestant and Evangelical Christians, rescind the unjust court sentences, and allow the churches forcibly closed to reopen. WEAGVA_UN_202203_HRC49_OS_Item4_GD_DZA_FinalDownload
- [Algeria: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 41st session](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-41st-session/) - On 30 March 2022, the World Evangelical Alliance, the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches, the Protestant Church of Algeria (EPA), and Middle East Concern submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Algeria scheduled for November 2022 during
- [Greece : Amend or annul the legal provisions prohibiting proselytism](https://un.worldea.org/greece-amend-or-annul-the-legal-provisions-prohibiting-proselytism/) - The World Evangelical Alliance called on Greece to take measures to guarantee that options available for religious classes include all the country's major religious denominations, and to amend or annul the legal provisions prohibiting proselytism. The statement was made at the Human Rights Council 49th session, during the Council's adoption of the Universal Periodic Review
- [India: Incidents Against Christians in 2018, with Focus on Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu - Joint Statement to the HRC (40th Session)](https://un.worldea.org/india-incidents-against-christians-in-2018-with-focus-on-uttar-pradesh-and-tamil-nadu-joint-statement-to-the-hrc-40th-session/) - Joint written statement submitted by World Evangelical Alliance and the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India to the Human Rights Council’s fortieth session (25 February – 22 March 2019) under Agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. Access the Report
- [India: Anti-Conversion Laws Threaten Freedom of Religion of Belief and Religious Harmony](https://un.worldea.org/india-anti-conversion-laws-threaten-freedom-of-religion-of-belief-and-religious-harmony/) - Though religiously-motivated violence has existed for years in India, evidence suggests Hindu extremists have created an environment of hate and intolerance toward minority religions in the recent years, primarily against Christians and Muslims. This environment has seen an escalation of violence, social ostracism, property destruction, hate speech, disruption and condemnation of peaceful non-Hindu religious activities,
- [WEA shares examples of Evangelical engagement for peace and reconciliation in CAR, Lebanon, Colombia](https://un.worldea.org/wea-shares-examples-of-evangelical-engagement-for-peace-and-reconciliation-in-car-lebanon-colombia/) - On 10 March 2022, at the Human Rights Council 49th session, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, the World Evangelical Alliance shared several examples of Evangelical engagement for peace and reconciliation in situations of conflict and insecurity in several parts of the world, such as the Central
- [WEA appeal against anti-conversion laws in several Asian nations](https://un.worldea.org/wea-appeal-against-anti-conversion-laws-in-several-asian-nations/) - On 8 March 2022, at the Human Rights Council 49th session, during the general debate under Agenda Item 2, the World Evangelical Alliance urged Russia to stop its attack on Ukraine, to respect international law and the sanctity of human life. Furthermore, the WEA expressed its concerns about legislation on religious conversion targeting religious minorities
- [Afghanistan: Call for monitoring the situation of religious minorities, women, children and refugees](https://un.worldea.org/afghanistan-call-for-monitoring-the-situation-of-religious-minorities-women-children-and-refugees/) - On 7 March 2022, at the Human Rights Council 49th session, during the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on Afghanistan, the World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with Baptist World Alliance and Jubilee Campaign, called on the OHCHR to monitor the situation of religious minorities in Afghanistan, and recommended strong human rights pillar of the
- [Sri Lanka: Call for justice for religious minorities victims of violence, Easter Sunday bombings](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-call-for-justice-for-religious-minorities-victims-of-violence-easter-sunday-bombings/) - On 7 March 2022, at the Human Rights Council 49th session, during the interactive dialogue on the OHCHR written update on Sri Lanka, the World Evangelical Alliance urged the government of Sri Lanka to desist from mandating any form of registration of places of worship, and to achieve justice for the victims of the 2019
- [Central African Republic: Peace Process Needs Be Intensified and Include Interfaith Platform Leaders (in French)](https://un.worldea.org/central-african-republic-peace-process-needs-be-intensified-and-include-interfaith-platform-leaders-in-french/) - At the Human Rights Council's 46th session, the World Evangelical Alliance and Caritas Internationalis made a statement on the human rights situation in CAR, calling for national reconciliation with the participation of leaders of the Interfaith Platform, who enjoy moral authority in the society, as well as the restoration of State authority. We also re-iterated
- [Iraq: Freedom of Religion and the Status of the Status of the Evangelical Churches](https://un.worldea.org/iraq-freedom-of-religion-and-the-status-of-the-status-of-the-evangelical-churches/) - On 20 April 2020, we submitted a report to the Human Rights Committee ahead of the consideration of the List of Issues for Iraq during the Committee’s 129th session in June 2020, calling on the Committee to raise with the government of Iraq the question of legal status of the Evangelical Churches in Iraq, and
- [Ethiopia: WEA Secretary General calls for immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations at Human Rights Council Special Session](https://un.worldea.org/ethiopia-wea-secretary-general-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-and-peace-negotiations-at-human-rights-council-special-session/) - On 17 December 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance's Secretary General Bishop Thomas Schirrmacher addressed the UN Human Rights Council at its 33rd Special Session on the grave human rights situation in Ethiopia. Bishop Schirrmacher called on all parties to the conflict for an immediate ceasefire and to initiate negotiations to bring lasting peace. He underscored
- [Central African Alliance: End Impunity, Combat Disinformation](https://un.worldea.org/central-african-alliance-end-impunity-combat-disinformation/) - On 9 July 2021, at the Human Rights Council 47th session, the World Evangelical Alliance and Caritas Internationalis appealed for impartial investigations to be conducted in order to combat impunity in CAR as well as disinformation campaigns. And we strongly condemn the attack by the Coalition of Patriots for Change on June 4 against Reverend
- [Sudan: Despite Progress, Discrimination and Violence Against Christians Continue](https://un.worldea.org/sudan-despite-progress-discrimination-and-violence-against-christians-continue/) - On 6 October 2021, at the Human Rights Council 48th session, the World Evangelical Alliance participated in the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the Sudan. We urged the government of Sudan to ensure the protection of religious minorities and bring its legislation in compliance with Article 18 of the
- [Central African Republic: Shed light on the role of multinational companies operating complicit in "war business"](https://un.worldea.org/central-african-republic-shed-light-on-the-role-of-multinational-companies-operating-complicit-in-war-business/) - On 7 October 2021, at the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic on their report, during the 48th session of the Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance and Caritas Internationals ask the UN Expert what mechanisms shed light on the role of the
- [WEA calls on governments to reconsider the extensive use of sanctions, to prioritize the well-being of civilians, dialogue and political solutions](https://un.worldea.org/wea-calls-on-governments-to-reconsider-the-extensive-use-sanctions-to-prioritize-the-well-being-of-civilians-dialogue-and-political-solutions/) - On 16 September 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance stated that the extensive use of sanctions, or Unilateral Coercive Measures in UN language, has a detrimental impact on the civilian population disproportionately to their stated objectives. We called on the United States, the European Union and other governments to reconsider the extensive use of UCMs and
- [Statement: The Plight of Religious Minorities is Under-Reported in the UN System](https://un.worldea.org/statement-the-plight-of-religious-minorities-is-under-reported-in-the-un-system/) - On 22 September 2021, at the Human Rights Council 48th session, the World Evangelical Alliance urged the High Commissioner, the Human Rights Council, and United Nations Special Procedures to include Christians and other religious minorities, when warranted, in their statements and reporting, and to highlight not only the vulnerability of these groups, but also their
- [Algeria: Allow Re-Opening of All Protestant Churches, Overturn Convictions of Individual Christians](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-allow-re-opening-of-all-protestant-churches-overturn-convictions-of-individual-christians/) - On 24 September 2021, at the Human Rights Council 48th session, the World Evangelical Alliance, the World Council of Churches and the Baptist World Alliance express grave concern over increasing violations of the right to freedom of religion or belief in Algeria in the course of 2021. Oral statementDownload
- [Addressing the Situation of Religious Minorities in Sri Lanka and in Afghanistan during the Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights](https://un.worldea.org/addressing-the-situation-of-religious-minorities-in-sri-lanka-and-in-afghanistan-during-the-dialogue-with-the-high-commissioner-for-human-rights/) - On 14 September 2021, at the Human Rights Council 48th Session, the World Evangelical Alliance urged the High Commissioner to include Christian and other religious minorities in her reporting on Sri Lanka and on Afghanistan. Our statement highlighted incidents of religious violence and intolerance against Protestant Christians in Sri Lanka, and that religious minorities in
- [Impact of Sanctions on Humanitarian Work of Evangelical Churches and Organizations - WEA Statement](https://un.worldea.org/impact-of-sanctions-on-humanitarian-work-of-evangelical-churches-and-organizations-wea-statement/) - On 28 September 2021, Caritas Internationalis and the World Evangelical Alliance organized a virtual side-event, on the occasion of the 48th session of the Human Rights Council, on the topic of “Assessing the humanitarian impact of unilateral sanctions.” The event panel consisted of prof. Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral
- [Joint Statement: Deep Concern on the Negative Impacts of Unilateral Coercive Measures](https://un.worldea.org/joint-statement-deep-concern-on-the-negative-impacts-of-unilateral-coercive-measures/) - During the the 45th session of the Human Rights Council, Caritas Internationalis in a statement co-sponsored by the WEA and other religious groups, expressed deep concern about the negative economic, social and humanitarian consequences of unilateral sanctions, especially those introduced without and beyond the authorization of the UN Security Council. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Joint Statement on the sanctions imposed on Syria](https://un.worldea.org/joint-statement-on-the-sanctions-imposed-on-syria/) - On 9 March 2021, during the the 46th session of the Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance, Caritas Internationalis, the World Council of Churches, and other Christian organizations, made the following statement on unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria, that are seriously hampering the ability of NGOs and Church-based organisations to deliver essential aid
- [Austria: Expand and systematize existing training on human trafficking for the police and health professionals](https://un.worldea.org/austria-expand-and-systematize-existing-training-on-human-trafficking-for-the-police-and-health-professionals/) - At the 47th session of the Human Rights Council during the adoption of the UPR outcome of Austria, together with our member Austrian Evangelical Alliance and Austrian Initiative for People in Prostitution Herzwerk, we called on the Government of Austria to continue with its efforts in tackling human trafficking. While welcoming the Government’s support of
- [Australia: Abolish the practice of arresting and incarcerating children under 16](https://un.worldea.org/australia-abolish-the-practice-of-arresting-and-incarcerating-children-under-16/) - Together with Ethos: Australian Evangelical Alliance’s Centre for Christianity and Society, the World Evangelical Alliance stressed the importance of respecting inalienable human rights and freedoms, including protection of minority rights and freedom of expression in Australia, at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council during the adoption of the UPR outcome of Australia. We
- [Disinformation Attacks on Religious Minorities and Freedom of Expression](https://un.worldea.org/disinformation-attacks-on-religious-minorities-and-freedom-of-expression/) - On 2 July 2021, at the Human Rights Council, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, we raised cases of disinformation in India and Nepal that affected the freedom of expression of religious minorities.
- [Algeria: Arbitrary Closures of Protestant Churches and Prosecution of Christians Continue through 2021](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-arbitrary-closures-of-protestant-churches-and-prosecution-of-christians-continue-through-2021/) - On 20 August 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), Middle East Concern (MEC) and the Protestant Church of Algeria (Église Protestante d’Algérie – EPA) submitted a joint written statement to the Human Rights Council’s 48th session, which will take place from 13 September to 8 October 2021. WEAGVA_UN_202108_HRC48_WS_DZA_finalDownload
- [WEA Statement at the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on Afghanistan](https://un.worldea.org/wea-statement-at-the-special-session-of-the-human-rights-council-on-afghanistan/) - On 24 August 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance read the following oral statement at the 31st special session of the Human Rights Council on the serious human rights concerns and situation in Afghanistan. Oral Statement on Afghanistan, 24 August 2021Download
- [Uganda: Report and Recommendations on Human Trafficking to the Universal Periodic Review](https://un.worldea.org/uganda-report-and-recommendations-on-human-trafficking-to-the-universal-periodic-review/) - On 14 July 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance and the Salvation Army submitted a joint-report to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review Working Group, ahead of the review of Uganda at the Human Rights Council in January 2022. Our report called on the Ugandan Government to adopt anti-trafficking measures related to the protection of child
- [Nepal: Amend Penal Code to Comply with Human Rights Standards](https://un.worldea.org/nepal-amend-penal-code-to-comply-with-human-rights-standards/) - In Nepal, criminal charges of conversion by force or inducement are used to hinder the enjoyment of religious freedom. More than 30 Christians were arrested and taken to court on charges of "conversion” during 2018 and 2019. At the Human Rights Council's 47th session in June and July 2021, during the Adoption of the UPR
- [States' Pandemic Response Should be Inclusive of their Religious Minorities](https://un.worldea.org/states-pandemic-response-should-be-inclusive-of-their-religious-minorities/) - On 21 June 2021, at the 47th session of the Human Rights Council, during the interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the central role of the State in responding to pandemics, the World Evangelical Alliance made an oral statement via video calling on States to hold a dialogue with their religious
- [India and Nepal: Disinformation and Hatred Against Religious Minorities](https://un.worldea.org/india-and-nepal-disinformation-and-hatred-against-religious-minorities/) - On 28 May 2021, the World Evangelical Alliance submitted a written statement to the Human Rights Council’s 47th session, which takes place from 21 June to 15 July 2021. The statement addresses ideological and identity-based disinformation promoted by Hindu nationalist groups in India and Nepal and that have been used against religious minority groups, particularly
- [France: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Submission to the Human Rights Committee 132nd session](https://un.worldea.org/france-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-submission-to-the-human-rights-committee-132nd-session/) - With the support of the World Evangelical Alliance and the European Evangelical Alliance, the National Council of Evangelicals in France - Conseil National des Evangéliques de France CNEF - reported to the Human Rights Committee, on 6 May 2021, on (1) freedom of religion or belief and the proposed modifications to the regime of the
- [Turkey: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Submission to the Human Rights Committee 132nd session](https://un.worldea.org/turkey-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-submission-to-the-human-rights-committee-132nd-session/) - The Protestan Kiliseler Derneği (Association of Protestant Churches - Turkey), the World Evangelical Alliance, the European Evangelical Alliance, and Middle East Concern jointly submitted a report to the Human Rights Committee, on 7 May 2021, ahead of the consideration of the List of Issues Prior Reporting for Turkey during the Committee’s 132nd session in June
- [Syria: Immediate Action Needed for Permanent Ceasefire and Response to Humanitarian Crisis](https://un.worldea.org/syria-immediate-action-needed-for-permanent-ceasefire-and-response-to-humanitarian-crisis/) - At the 46th session of the Human Rights Council, during the Interactive Dialogue with Commission of Inquiry on Syrian Arab Republic, the World Evangelical Alliance made a statement calling all parties involved in the Syrian conflict for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and putting an end to human rights and humanitarian law violations. We reiterated
- [Statement: States Should Take Pro-Active Measures Against the Use of Hate Speech to Target Minorities](https://un.worldea.org/statement-states-should-take-pro-active-measures-against-the-use-of-hate-speech-to-target-minorities/) - At the Human Rights Council 46th Session, during Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues regarding report on hate speech, social media and minorities, the World Evangelical Alliance made a statement providing examples of hate speech being used as a tool to target religious minorities in India and Sri Lanka. We urged governments and elected
- [Statement: Pandemic Has Exacerbated Religiously-Motivated Stigmatization and Violence](https://un.worldea.org/statement-pandemic-has-exacerbated-religiously-motivated-stigmatization-and-violence/) - On 25 February 2021 at the Human Rights Council 46th Session, during the Agenda Item 2 General Debate, the World Evangelical Alliance said that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated religiously-motivated stigmatization and violence in many countries, providing examples form India and Sri Lanka. Read the statement.
- [Libya: Recognize the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief in line with Article 18 of the ICCPR](https://un.worldea.org/libya-recognize-the-right-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-line-with-article-18-of-the-iccpr/) - At the Human Rights Council 46th Session, during the adoption of Libya's report by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, we stressed the importance of respecting the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and called on the government of Libya to bring the 2017 draft Constitution in line with Article 18 of the
- [Malawi: Anti-Trafficking Measures Welcomed and Should Continue](https://un.worldea.org/malawi-anti-trafficking-measures-welcomed-and-should-continue/) - During the Human Rights Council 46th Session, the adoption of Malawi's report by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group was an opportunity for the WEA to welcome the anti-trafficking efforts and commitments by Malawi's government. WEA underscored the importance of continued efforts to counter human trafficking, as had been mentioned in our pre-session briefing
- [Malawi: Human Trafficking – UPR36 Pre-session Briefing](https://un.worldea.org/malawi-human-trafficking-upr36-pre-session-briefing/) - The WEA, jointly with the Salvation Army, addressed human trafficking issues in Malawi, in a pre-session briefing ahead of the 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review of Malawi, at the Human Rights Council, November 2020. Read our pre-session briefing hereDownload
- [WEA Publishes Speeches at the International Human Rights Conference in Prague](https://un.worldea.org/wea-publishes-speeches-at-the-international-human-rights-conference-in-prague/) - The Department of Theological Concerns of the World Evangelical Alliance has published two speeches of its members at a Human Rights Conference of the Anglo-American University held at the Czech National Bank. Professor Thomas Schirrmacher’s speech is available on the YouTube channel of the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF). Professor Thomas K. Johnson’s speech
- [WEA Submits Joint Report to the United Nations on Freedom of Religion and Christian Persecution in Iran](https://un.worldea.org/wea-submits-joint-report-to-the-united-nations-on-freedom-of-religion-and-christian-persecution-in-iran/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors International, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Middle East Concern, and Article 18 submitted jointly a report to the Human Rights Committee in May 2020 on the situation of freedom of religion or belief in Iran, and the persecution of Christians. The Human Rights Committee will issue in July a List of Issues
- [DR Congo: Human rights situation - Report to the UPR 33rd session (in French)](https://un.worldea.org/dr-congo-human-rights-situation-report-to-the-upr-33rd-session-in-french/) - Joint report submitted to the Human Rights Council by the World Evangelical Alliance, Dominicans for Justice and Peace (Order of Preachers), Franciscans International (FI), and Caritas Internationalis, ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of the DRC during the UPR 33rd session. 4 October 2018. Report in French. Read our report hereDownload
- [Nigeria: Government Needs to Do More to Stem the Herdsmen-Farmers Violence - Joint written statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/nigeria-government-needs-to-do-more-to-stem-the-herdsmen-farmers-violence-joint-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Joint written statement submitted by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches and the World Evangelical Alliance to the Human Rights Council’s thirty-ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under Agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Sri Lanka: Persistence of Religiously Motivated Violence, Intimidation, and Discrimination - Written Statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-persistence-of-religiously-motivated-violence-intimidation-and-discrimination-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Written statement submitted by the World Evangelical Alliance and the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka to the Human Rights Council’s thirty ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under Item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention (General Debate). Read our statement hereDownload
- [Algérie: Campagne d’Intimidation contre la Minorité Protestante (Algeria: Campaign of Intimidation against the Protestant Minority) - Joint Report to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/algerie-campagne-dintimidation-contre-la-minorite-protestante-algeria-campaign-of-intimidation-against-the-protestant-minority-joint-report-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Déclaration écrite soumise conjointement par la Commission des Églises pour les affaires internationales du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, l’Alliance Evangélique Mondiale, et l’Eglise Protestante d’Algérie au Conseil des Droits de l’Homme, à l’occasion de sa trente-neuvième session (10-28 septembre 2018), sous le point 4 de l’ordre du jour : Situations relatives aux droits de l’homme
- [Sri Lanka: Freedom of Religion and Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka - Joint Report to the UPR 28th session](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-freedom-of-religion-and-transitional-justice-in-sri-lanka-joint-report-to-the-upr-28th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA) submitted a joint report to the 28th session of the Universal Periodic Review, on the freedom of religion and transitional justice in Sri Lanka. Read our report hereDownload
- [Greece: Freedom of Religion or Belief – Report to the UPR 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/greece-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-39th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, the European Evangelical Alliance and the Greek Evangelical Alliance submitted to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of Greece during the UPR 39th session, on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Greece. Our report addressed prohibition of proselytism, the creation of legal entities under the 2014 Law
- [Maldives: Ensure Respect for the Right to Have or Adopt a Religion of One’s Choice - Oral Statement](https://un.worldea.org/maldives-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/) - At the Human Rights Council 46th Session, during the adoption of Maldives' report by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, the WEA stressed the importance of respecting the right to Freedom of Religion or Belief and called on the government of Maldives to withdraw its reservation to Article 18 of the ICCPR, and to
- [Sudan: Freedom of Religion or Belief and Women's Rights – Report to the UPR 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/sudan-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-womens-rights-report-to-the-upr-39th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors International and Middle East Concern submitted a joint report to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Sudan during the UPR 39th session of the UPR, on Freedom of Religion and Belief and Women's Rights in Sudan, on 25 March 2021. Read report.Download
- [National Evangelical Alliances Provide Good Examples of Standing Up Against Discrimination, Exclusion and Scapegoating.](https://un.worldea.org/national-evangelical-alliances-provide-good-examples-of-standing-up-against-discrimination-exclusion-and-scapegoating/) - On 3 March 2021 at the Human Rights Council 46th Session, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief presented his report on Anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination and the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief. The Interactive Dialogue was an opportunity for the WEA to provide good examples of inter-faith solidarity
- [At UN HRC, WEA Calls for Recognition of the Right to Conscientious Objection to Abortion](https://un.worldea.org/at-un-hrc-wea-calls-for-recognition-of-the-right-to-conscientious-objection-to-abortion/) - Deerfield, IL - March 4, 2020 In a statement read at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC), the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) took note of the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief’s recently published report to the UNHRC and commended it for a number of its findings. However, speaking on behalf of
- [Algeria: Allow re-opening of all Protestant Churches](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-allow-re-opening-of-all-protestant-churches/) - On 11 March 2021 at the Human Rights Council 46th session, during the Agenda Item 4 General Debate on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention, the World Evangelical Alliance, the World Council of Churches and Christian Solidarity Worldwide expressed grave concern at the ongoing closure of Protestant churches in Algeria. Read our statement.
- [Discrimination against Muslim and Christian Dalits in India and abduction of Christians in Malaysia – Oral Statement at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/discrimination-against-muslim-and-christian-dalits-in-india-and-abduction-of-christians-in-malaysia-oral-statement-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) delivered an oral statement to the Human Rights Council’s 43rd session, March 11, 2020, addressing the violence targeting the Muslim Community and the discrimination against Dalits belonging to minority faiths in India, and finally the abduction of four Christian workers in Malaysia. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Syria: The conflict is affecting the plurality of religious communities – Oral Statement at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/syria-the-conflict-is-affecting-the-plurality-of-religious-communities-oral-statement-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) delivered an oral statement to the Human Rights Council’s 43rd session, March 10, 2020, addressing its deep concern for the ongoing conflict and the way it is affecting Christians and other religious communities. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Iraq: Legal status of churches and human rights of displaced persons – Oral Statement at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/iraq-legal-recognition-of-christians-and-human-rights-of-displaced-persons-oral-statement-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) delivered an oral statement to the Human Rights Council’s 43rd session, March 12, 2020, as part of the Universal Periodic Review of Iraq, addressing the Iraqi government failure to grant legal recognition to Evangelical Churches as well as affiliation with the Endowment of the Christians, Yezidi, and Sabaean-Mandaean Religions. WEA
- [Burkina Faso: Alarming Escalation of Violence from Jihadist Militants - Oral Statement at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/burkina-faso-alarming-escalation-of-violence-from-jihadist-militants-oral-statement-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) shared an oral statement at the Human Rights Council’s 43rd session, March 6, 2020, addressing human security issues in Burkina Faso. Violence and instability in the Sahel region affect the Christian community. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Italy: Regional Zoning Laws Led to Closure of Places of Worship - Oral Statement at the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/italy-regional-zoning-laws-led-to-closure-of-places-of-worship-oral-statement-at-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) delivered an oral statement to the Human Rights Council’s 43rd session, March 13, 2020, as part of the Universal Periodic Review of Italy, addressing a series of obstacles which made the construction or the reallocation of buildings as places of worship for religious minorities increasingly difficult, if not impossible. Read
- [Algeria: Protestant Churches Face Arbitrary Closures - Submission to the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-protestant-churches-face-arbitrary-closures-submission-to-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the Middle East Concern (MEC) and the Protestant Church of Algeria, (Église Protestante d’Algérie - EPA) submitted a joint written statement to the Human Rights Council’s 46th session, which will take place from February 22 to March 23, 2021. The statement addresses the forced closure of Protestant churches and refusal
- [India: Anti-Conversion Laws Incentivize Violence Against Religious Minorities - Submission to the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/india-anti-conversion-laws-incentivize-violence-against-religious-minorities-submission-to-the-human-rights-council/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) submitted a joint written statement to the Human Rights Council's 46th session, which will take place from February 22 to March 23, 2021. The statement addresses the increasingly deteriorating environment for religious minorities in India in 2020 and the incitement to religious violence
- [Libya: Freedom of Religion or Belief and Non-Discrimination](https://un.worldea.org/libya-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-non-discrimination/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, together with Open Doors and Middle East Concern, reported to the Human Rights Committee, on 17 August 2020, on the situation of freedom of religion or belief in Libya, ahead of the consideration of the List of Issues Prior Reporting for Libya during the Committee’s 130th session in October 2020. Download
- [WEA Expresses Concerns over Israeli Plans to Annex Palestinian Territories  - Statement to the Human Rights Council 44th Session](https://un.worldea.org/wea-expresses-concerns-over-israeli-plans-to-annex-palestinian-territories-statement-to-the-human-rights-council-44th-session/) - During the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 at the Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance expressed deep concerns over plans for Israel to annex large areas of the West Bank, and expressed the hope that all actors will work in
- [Nepal: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Joint Submission to the Human Rights Committee 131st session](https://un.worldea.org/nepal-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-joint-submission-to-the-human-rights-committee-131st-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, together with the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches, Baptist World Alliance, Nepal Christian Society and National Churches Fellowship of Nepal, reported to the Human Rights Committee, on 4 January 2021, on the situation of freedom of religion or belief in Nepal, ahead of
- [North Korea: Human Rights Situation - Submission to the Human Rights Committee 131st session](https://un.worldea.org/north-korea-human-rights-situation-submission-to-the-human-rights-committee-131st-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance reported to the Human Rights Committee, on 4 January 2021, on the situation of human rights, such as the right to life, religious freedom, freedom of movement, liberty and security of person, discrimination, the right to fair trial, treatment of prisoners and other detainees and prohibition of torture and degrading treatment,
- [Report on Trafficking of Nigerians in Austria](https://un.worldea.org/report-on-trafficking-of-nigerians-in-austria/) - AUSTRIA: Trafficking of Nigerians. Report submitted to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of Austria during the UPR 37th session. Submission date: 8 July 2020. Report submitted jointly by: The World Evangelical Alliance, Austrian Evangelical Alliance, European Evangelical Alliance, and Herzwerk - Initiative for People in Prostitution. Download Report
- [Sudan: Further Reforms Needed to Ensure Full Respect of the Right to Freedom of Religion](https://un.worldea.org/sudan-further-reforms-needed-to-ensure-full-respect-of-the-right-to-freedom-of-religion/) - In July 2020 the transitional government repealed Article 126 of the penal code that prescribed death sentence for leaving Islam. The same reforms, however, did not repeal Article 125 of the Penal Code, which prescribes blasphemy as a criminal offense. The World Evangelical Alliance’s Geneva Liaison Office read a statement at the Human Rights Council’s
- [India: Anti-Conversion Laws - Joint Report to the UPR 13th session](https://un.worldea.org/india-anti-conversion-laws-joint-report-to-the-upr-13th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), jointly with the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI), submitted a report to the 13th session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of India. WEA’s report addressed issues related to the right to freedom of religion or belief, and the failure of the judicial and legal system to hold accountable perpetrators
- [Switzerland: Human Trafficking - Joint Report to the UPR 14th session](https://un.worldea.org/switzerland-human-trafficking-joint-report-to-the-upr-14th-session/) - In a joint submission to the 14th session of the Universal Periodic Review, the WEA, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance (SEA-RES) and Christliche Ostmission (COM) addressed Human Trafficking issues, asking Switzerland to ratify and implement two treaties of the Council of Europe against trafficking of human beings and for the protection of children against sexual exploitation
- [Sri Lanka: Freedom of Religion and Belief; Enforced Disappearances - Joint Report to the UPR 14th session](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-freedom-of-religion-and-belief-enforced-disappearances-joint-report-to-the-upr-14th-session/) - Sri Lanka went through the Universal Periodic Review during the UPR 14th session. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), jointly with the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), submitted a report with a total of seven recommendations concerning freedom of religion or belief and enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka. Read our report hereDownload
- [Freedom of Religion in Spain: Challenges faced by the Protestant minority - Joint Report to the Human Rights Committee 127th Session](https://un.worldea.org/freedom-of-religion-in-spain-hallenges-faced-by-the-protestant-minority-joint-report-to-the-human-rights-committee-127th-session/) - Joint report submitted by World Evangelical Alliance and the Spanish Evangelical Alliance to the Country Report Task Force on Spain of the Human Rights Committee as part of its 127th Session - 30 August 2019. Access the Report
- [Viet Nam: Religious Freedom - Joint Report to the UPR 18th session](https://un.worldea.org/viet-nam-religious-freedom-joint-report-to-the-upr-18th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), jointly with Aktion für verfolgte Christen (AVC), the Swiss Evangelical Alliance (SEA-RES), and the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), submitted a report to the 18th session of the Universal Periodic Review, on freedom of religion or belief and the intrusive and overly vague legislation allowing abuses against religious minorities
- [Nigeria: Corruption - Joint Report to the UPR 17th session](https://un.worldea.org/nigeria-corruption-joint-report-to-the-upr-17th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) submitted a joint report to the 17th session of the Universal Periodic Review, addressing the corruption in Nigeria, which is one of the root causes that mar access to human rights. Read our report hereDownload
- [Democratic Republic of Congo: Corruption & Human Rights - Joint Report to the UPR 19th session](https://un.worldea.org/democratic-republic-of-congo-corruption-human-rights-joint-report-to-the-upr-19th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), jointly with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), submitted a report to the 19th session of the Universal Periodic Review, on the human rights situation in the DRC, concerning corruption, political interference in its judicial system, presidential elections and sexual violence against women and children. Read our report hereDownload
- [Kazakhstan: Freedom of Religion and Belief - Joint Report to the UPR 20th session](https://un.worldea.org/kazakhstan-freedom-of-religion-and-belief-joint-report-to-the-upr-20th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), jointly with Open Doors and the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), submitted a report on religious freedom issues in the Republic of Kazakhstan, to the 20th session of the Universal Periodic Review. The joint submission addressed the new Religion Law that imposes a complex registration system, bans unregistered religious
- [Italy: Freedom of Religion and Belief - Joint Report to the UPR 20th session](https://un.worldea.org/italy-freedom-of-religion-and-belief-joint-report-to-the-upr-20th-session/) - The WEA, jointly with the Italian Evangelical Alliance, the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF), submitted a report on religious freedom issues in Italy, to the 20th session of the Universal Periodic Review. The main topics were the closure of churches and the recognition of religious ministers. Read our
- [Sri Lanka: Freedom of Religion and Belief - Written statement submitted to the 30th session of the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-freedom-of-religion-and-belief-written-statement-submitted-to-the-30th-session-of-the-human-rights-council/) - In a written statement concerning the situation of human rights in Sri Lanka, submitted to the Human Rights Council's annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General, the World Evangelical Alliance focuses in particular on the freedom of religion or
- [Nepal: Human Rights Situation - Joint Report to the UPR 23rd session](https://un.worldea.org/nepal-human-rights-situation-joint-report-to-the-upr-23rd-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with Pax Romana and a coalition of 75 Nepalese NGOs, submitted a report to the 23rd session of the Universal Periodic Review, for the review of the human rights situation in Nepal. The main aspects of this report focus, inter alia, on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the rights of
- [Libya: Freedom of Religion – UPR36 Pre-session Briefing](https://un.worldea.org/libya-freedom-of-religion-upr36-pre-session-briefing/) - The World Evangelical Alliance addressed religious freedom and the penalties for apostasy and blasphemy, in a pre-session briefing ahead of the 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review of Libya, at the Human Rights Council, November 2020. Read our pre-session briefing hereDownload
- [Maldives: Freedom of Religion - UPR36 Pre-session Briefing](https://un.worldea.org/maldives-freedom-of-religion-upr36-pre-session-briefing/) - The World Evangelical Alliance addressed religious freedom and the right to manifest one's religion or beliefs violations in Maldives, in a pre-session briefing ahead of the 36th session of the Universal Periodic Review of the Maldives, at the Human Rights Council, November 2020. Read our pre-session briefing hereDownload
- [France: Freedom of Expression - Report to the UN Human Rights Committee 114th session](https://un.worldea.org/france-freedom-of-expression-report-to-the-un-human-rights-committee-114th-session/) - The Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF) submitted a report to the United Nations Human Rights Committee 114th session, the 5th periodical review of France in its application of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The main topics were freedom to express one's beliefs or opinions in public and to manifest
- [Sri Lanka: Freedom of Religion and Belief - Written statement submitted to the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-freedom-of-religion-and-belief-written-statement-submitted-to-the-33rd-session-of-the-human-rights-council/) - The written statement on behalf of the World Evangelical Alliance was submitted to the 33rd session of the HRC under agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. The statement concerned the freedom of religion or belief in Sri Lanka. Submitted the 26 August 2016. Read our statement hereDownload
- [India: Religious Minorities - Targetted Hate and Violence by Non-State Actors and Issues of Impunity - Joint Report to the UPR 27th session](https://un.worldea.org/india-religious-minorities-targetted-hate-and-violence-by-non-state-actors-and-issues-of-impunity-joint-report-to-the-upr-27th-session/) - The Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) submitted a report endorsed by the WEA and other organizations, to the Working Group of the UPR 27th session, concerning targetted hate and violence by non-State actors against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, and issues of impunity. Read the report hereDownload Annexures accompanying submissionDownload
- [Algeria: Freedom of Religion and Belief - Joint Report to the UPR 27th session](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-freedom-of-religion-and-belief-joint-report-to-the-upr-27th-session/) - The WEA, jointly with Eglise protestante d’Algérie (EPA), the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) and Aide aux Eglises dans le monde (AEM), submitted a report on religious freedom issues in Algeria, to the 27th session of the UPR. The topics concerned were the closure of churches, administrative discrimination suffered by Protestants, and the prohibition
- [Sri Lanka: Human Rights Situation - Joint Report to the UPR 28th session](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-human-rights-situation-joint-report-to-the-upr-28th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), jointly with a coalition of several other organizations, submitted an ecumenical report to the Working Group of the UPR 28th session, on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka. The topics are, among others, rights of the child, language rights, freedom of religion or belief, and enforced disappearance. March 2017.
- [France: Freedom of Conscience and Freedom of Expression - Joint report to the UPR 29th session](https://un.worldea.org/france-freedom-of-conscience-and-freedom-of-expression-joint-report-to-the-upr-29th-session/) - The WEA jointly with the National Council of Evangelicals of France (Cnef) and the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), submitted a report to the 29th session of the Universal Periodic Review, on freedom of conscience and freedom of expression in France. We called on the Governement of France to preserve conscientious objection in areas such as
- [Cuba: Freedom of Conscience, Religion and Belief - Report to the UPR 30th session](https://un.worldea.org/cuba-freedom-of-conscience-religion-and-belief-report-to-the-upr-30th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance submitted a report to the Universal Periodic Review 30th session, concerning the human rights situation in Cuba. The WEA called on Cuba to grant full freedom of conscience for all, and reject all forms of discrimination against religious communities, especially against religious denominations established in Cuba after 1959. The WEA also
- [République Centrafricaine: Les efforts pour la paix et contre l’impunité doivent s’intensifier](https://un.worldea.org/republique-centrafricaine-les-efforts-pour-la-paix-et-contre-limpunite-doivent-sintensifier/) - A la 45ème session du conseil des droits de l’homme, l'Alliance Evangélique Mondiale appelle à l'intensification et l'accélération de la lutte contre l’impunité. Ces efforts doivent être davantage soutenus, pour que la lutte contre l’impunité déploie pleinement ses effets et contribue à ce que les Centrafricains puissent vivre à nouveau sereinement dans un pays pacifié,
- [Canada: Sexual Exploitation, Prostitution, Human Trafficking, Pornography, and Freedom of Religion - Joint report to the UPR 30th session](https://un.worldea.org/canada-sexual-exploitation-prostitution-human-trafficking-pornography-and-freedom-of-religion-joint-report-to-the-upr-30th-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and the The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) submitted a joint report to the 30th sesssion of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review, concerning the review of human rights in Canada. Submission date: October 5, 2017. Read our report hereDownload
- [Central African Republic: Action in Support of National Reconciliation and Respect for Human Rights - Joint report to the UPR 31st session](https://un.worldea.org/central-african-republic-action-in-support-of-national-reconciliation-and-respect-for-human-rights-joint-report-to-the-upr-31st-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance, jointly with other stakeholders, submitted a report to the 31st session of the Universal Periodic Review, on the human rights situation in CAR, calling for national reconciliation, restoration of State authority, right to education and protection of children, and to fight impunity and ensure justice for victims of war crimes and
- [Malaysia: Freedom of Religion or Belief, and the Safety of the Christian Minority - Report to the UPR 31st session](https://un.worldea.org/malaysia-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-the-safety-of-the-christian-minority-report-to-the-upr-31st-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance submitted to the 31st session of the Working Group on UPR its report on the situation of freedom of religion or belief and the situation of the Christian minority in Malaysia. March 29, 2018. Read our report hereDownload
- [Algeria: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Joint report to the Human Rights Committee 123rd session](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-joint-report-to-the-human-rights-committee-123rd-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) , Eglise Protestante Algérienne (EPA) and other organizations submitted in July 2018 to the Human Rights Committee of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ahead of its review of the Algerian government report, a joint report on freedom of religion or belief in Algeria, concerning the discrimination targeting Protestant
- [A Statement on Diversity, the Well-being of Minorities and Religious Freedom](https://un.worldea.org/a-statement-on-diversity-the-well-being-of-minorities-and-religious-freedom/) - The World Evangelical Alliance draws attention to the well-being of minorities in nations at the 45th session of the Human Rights Council 45th session, during the General Debate under Agenda Item 3.
- [Nepal: Baptist World Alliance, WEA Call on Government to Enact Legislation for Church Registration](https://un.worldea.org/nepal-baptist-world-alliance-wea-call-on-government-to-enact-legislation-for-church-registration/) - Nepal's Constitution states that “Every religious denomination shall have the right to operate and protect its religious sites and religious trusts.” However, the Nepalese government has yet to enacted the legislation for registration of churches and their properties. The statement was read at the Human Rights Council's 45th session in the General Debate under Agenda
- [Pakistan: Protect underage girls belonging to religious minorities from abduction & forced marriages](https://un.worldea.org/pakistan-protect-underage-girls-belonging-to-religious-minorities-from-abduction-forced-marriages/) - Pakistani authorities have failed to bring justice in cases of abduction and forced marriages of underage girls belonging to religious minorities. The World Evangelical Alliance, the World Council of Churches, and Christian Solidarity Worldwide made a joint-statement at the Human Rights Council's 45th session calling on the government of Pakistan to bring justice to these
- [Sweden: Protect Asylum-seekers and Allow for Conscientious Objection to Abortions](https://un.worldea.org/sweden-protect-asylum-seekers-and-allow-for-conscientious-objection-to-abortions/) - At the Human Rights Council's 45th session, under Agenda Item 6: Universal Periodic Review - Adoption of the outcome of Sweden, the World Evangelical Alliance called on Sweden to take more effective measures to protect the rights of asylum-seekers who leave their current religion or to change their religion for another, and to allow for
- [Turkey: Call to Review Decisions to Expel and Ban Expatriate Protestant Church Members](https://un.worldea.org/turkey-call-to-review-decisions-to-expel-and-ban-expatriate-protestant-church-members/) - In a statement at the Human Rights Council's 45th session, at the Agenda Item 6 UPR Adoption of Outcome of Turkey, the World Evangelical Alliance called on Turkey to review its decisions to effectively expel and ban the 60 expatriate Protestant church members, and to allow for a fair and just recourse against national security
- [Algeria: Protestant Churches Forcibly Closed](https://un.worldea.org/algeria-protestant-churches-forcibly-closed/) - Over a dozen of churches in Algeria remain forcibly closed by Algeria authorities, in violation of the right to freedom of religion or belief. The World Evangelical Alliance, together with the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the World Council of Churches, the Protestant Church of Algeria and the Middle East Concern, raised
- [Pakistan: Abduction, Religious Conversion, and Forced Marriage of Minors from Minority Religious Groups](https://un.worldea.org/pakistan-abduction-religious-conversion-and-forced-marriage-of-minors-from-minority-religious-groups/) - Despite local and international advocacy, girls under the age of 18, belonging to minority religious groups in Pakistan, and to disadvantaged social classes, remain under the threat of abduction, forced conversion to Islam, and forced marriages. On 20 August 2020, the World Evangelical Alliance and the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs of the
- [Maldives: Freedom of Religion or Belief, Freedom of Expression, and the Right of Peaceful Assembly](https://un.worldea.org/maldives-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-freedom-of-expression-and-the-right-of-peaceful-assembly/) - On 14 August 2020, the World Evangelical Alliance reported to the Human Rights Committee on the situation of freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly in the Maldives, ahead of the consideration of the List of Issues Prior Reporting for the Maldives during the Committee’s 130th session in
- [Zimbabwe: WEA and the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe Call for an Inclusive and Transparent Dialogue](https://un.worldea.org/zimbabwe-wea-and-the-evangelical-fellowship-of-zimbabwe-call-for-an-inclusive-and-transparent-dialogue/) - The World Evangelical Alliance and the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe call on the Government of Zimbabwe for a dialogue with all components of Zimbabwean society to address the underlying causes of the current crisis, notably due to COVID-19 pandemic, economic collapse, deepening poverty, food insecurity, corruption and human rights abuses. The statement was delivered by
- [Freedom of religion or belief in VIET NAM - Report to the UPR 32nd session](https://un.worldea.org/freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-viet-nam-report-to-the-upr-32nd-session/) - The World Evangelical Alliance submitted a report on Freedom of Religion and Belief in Viet Nam, to the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review 32nd session. The report was submitted on 12 July 2018 ahead of Vietnam's review in January 2019. Read our report hereDownload
- [Viet Nam: Legislative and Governmental Restrictions on Freedom of Religion or Belief - Written Statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/viet-nam-legislative-and-governmental-restrictions-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Written statement submitted by the World Evangelical to the Human Rights Council’s thirty-ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. 23 August 2018. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Sudan: Ongoing Imprisonment and Intimidation of Church Leaders, Confiscation and Destruction of Church Property - Written Statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/sudan-ongoing-imprisonment-and-intimidation-of-church-leaders-confiscation-and-destruction-of-church-property-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Written statement submitted by the World Evangelical Alliance to the Human Rights Council’s thirty-ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. 23 August 2018. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Nepal: Criminalization of Religious Conversion Amid Increasing Hostility Towards Christians - Joint Written Statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/nepal-criminalization-of-religious-conversion-amid-increasing-hostility-towards-christians-joint-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Written statement submitted by the World Evangelical Alliance, the Baptist World Alliance, and Christian Solidarity Worldwide to the Human Rights Council’s thirty-ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. Read our statement hereDownload
- [India: The Situation for Religious Minorities Has Worsened - Joint written statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/india-the-situation-for-religious-minorities-has-worsened-joint-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Joint written statement submitted by World Evangelical Alliance and the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India to the Human Rights Council’s thirty-ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under Agenda item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention. 23 August 2018. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Cuba: UPR Recommendations Failed to Challenge Cuba to Improve Respect for Freedom of Religion or Belief - Written Statement to the HRC 39th session](https://un.worldea.org/cuba-upr-recommendations-failed-to-challenge-cuba-to-improve-respect-for-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-written-statement-to-the-hrc-39th-session/) - Written statement concerning Cuba and its situation on FoRB, submitted by the World Evangelical Alliance to the Human Rights Council’s thirty-ninth session (10-28 September 2018) under agenda item 6: Universal Periodic Review. 23 August 2018. Read our statement hereDownload
- [Sudan: Ongoing Imprisonment and Intimidation of Church Leaders, Confiscation and Destruction of Church Property - Report to the Human Rights Committee’s 124th session](https://un.worldea.org/sudan-ongoing-imprisonment-and-intimidation-of-church-leaders-confiscation-and-destruction-of-church-property-report-to-the-human-rights-committees-124th-session/) - Joint report submitted to the Human Rights Committee’s 124th session by the World Evangelical Alliance and Middle East Concern, concerning the ongoing imprisonment and intimidation of Church leaders, confiscation and destruction of Church property. 10 September 2018. Read our report hereDownload
- [Bhutan: Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the UPR 33rd session](https://un.worldea.org/bhutan-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-upr-33rd-session/) - Report submitted by the World Evangelical Alliance to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of Bhutan during the UPR 33rd session, on Freedom of Religion and Belief in Bhutan, 4 October 2018. Read our report hereDownload
- [WEA Statement on Recent Reforms Affecting Freedom of Religion in Sudan  - Statement to the Human Rights Council 44th Session](https://un.worldea.org/wea-statement-on-recent-reforms-affecting-freedom-of-religion-in-sudan-statement-to-the-human-rights-council-44th-session/) - During the enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral reports of the Government of Sudan and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the 44th session of the Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance welcomed the wide-ranging amendments to Sudan’s criminal law including repealing the death penalty for apostasy, and expressed hope
- [Sri Lanka: The 2019 Religious Freedom Landscape - Joint Statement to the HRC (40th Session)](https://un.worldea.org/sri-lanka-the-2019-religious-freedom-landscape-joint-statement-to-the-hrc-40th-session/) - Written statement submitted by the World Evangelical Alliance and the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka to the Human Rights Council’s fortieth session (25 February – 22 March 2019) under Item 4: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention Access the Report
- [Algérie: La Campagne d’Intimidation contre la Minorité Protestante se Poursuit (Algeria: the Campaign of Intimidation against the Protestant Minority Continues) - Joint Report to the HRC (40th Session)](https://un.worldea.org/algerie-la-campagne-dintimidation-contre-la-minorite-protestante-se-poursuit-algeria-the-campaign-of-intimidation-against-the-protestant-minority-continues-joint-report-to-the-hrc-40th/) - Déclaration écrite soumise conjointement par la Commission des Églises pour les affaires internationales du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, l’Alliance Evangélique Mondiale, et l’Eglise Protestante d’Algérie au Conseil des Droitsde l’Homme, à l’occasion de sa quarantième session (25 février -22 mars 2019), sous le point 4 de l’ordre du jour : Situations relatives aux droits de
- [Iraq: Freedom of Religion and the Status of the Evangelical Churches - Report to the Human Rights Council Ahead of the UPR 34th session](https://un.worldea.org/iraq-freedom-of-religion-and-the-status-of-the-evangelical-churches-report-to-the-human-rights-council-ahead-of-the-upr-34th-session/) - Reports Submitted ahead of the Universal Periodic Review 34th session, on 25 March 2019 to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of Iraq during the UPR 34th session. Access the Report
- [Viet Nam: Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief - Report to the Human Rights Committee’s 125th session](https://un.worldea.org/viet-nam-report-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-report-to-the-human-rights-committees-125th-session/) - Viet Nam: Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief, submitted on 4 February 2019 to the Human Rights Committee’s 125th session, ahead of Viet Nam's review by the committee in March 2019. Access the Report
- [Minorities Rights and the Right to Freedom of Religion or Belief in India -  Joint Report to the Human Rights Committee's 126th Session](https://un.worldea.org/minorities-rights-and-the-right-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-india-joint-report-to-the-human-rights-committees-126th-session/) - Joint report submitted by the WEA and the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India to the Human Rights Committee's 126th Session - 9 May 2019 Access the Report
- [Freedom of Religion or Belief in Nepal: Joint Statement to the HRC (41st Session)](https://un.worldea.org/freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-nepal-statement-calls-on-nepalese-authorities-to-repeal-articles-in-the-criminal-code-which-criminalize-legitimate-religious-activities-and-to-stop-arresting-or-inti/) - Statement calls on Nepalese authorities to repeal articles in the Criminal Code which criminalize legitimate religious activities, and to stop arresting or intimidating members of religious minorities on the false charge of attempting to “convert” others, jointly submitted by the WEA, Baptist World Alliance and Christian Solidarity Worldwide - 3 June 2019. Written statement submitted
- [Freedom of Religion or Belief in Sri Lanka: Joint Report to HRC (41st Session)](https://un.worldea.org/freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-sri-lanka-joint-report-to-hrc-41st-session/) - Statement calls on Sri Lankan authorities to withdraw the circular issued in September 2008, which restricted the churches’ ability to construct places of worship, and to ensure that the newly introduced Emergency Regulations do not adversely affect the religious freedom of citizens, submitted by the WEA and the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka
- [Freedom of Religion or Belief in Turkey - Joint Report for the Universal Periodic Review 35th Session](https://un.worldea.org/freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-turkey-joint-report-to-the-universal-periodic-review-35th-session/) - Submitted ahead of the Universal Periodic Review 35th session, jointly with the WEA, WEA member alliance the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, and the Baptist World Alliance – 15 July 2019 Download Turkey report; Download annexes
- [Sweden: Freedom of Religion or Belief and Minority Rights - Joint Report for the Universal Periodic Review 35th Session](https://un.worldea.org/sweden-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-and-minority-rights-joint-report-for-the-universal-periodic-review-35th-session/) - Report on Sweden addressing (1) targeted hatred and violence against vulnerable groups, including the rising number of Christianophobic attacks, (2) the protection needs of asylum seekers who converted to Christian faith, and (3) the right to conscience objection of nurses who do not want to partake in abortion, submitted jointly by the WEA, the Swedish
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- [Report on the Situation of Human Rights in Australia](https://un.worldea.org/report-on-the-situation-of-human-rights-in-australia/) - AUSTRALIA: Freedom of the press, freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief, indigenous people, refugees, adequate standard of living. Report submitted to the Human Rights Council ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of Australia during the UPR 37th session. Submission date: 9 July 2020. Report submitted jointly by: The World Evangelical Alliance and Ethos
- [WEA Addresses Freedom of Religion & Situation of Retired Pastors in Spain  - Joint Statement to the Human Rights Council 44th Session](https://un.worldea.org/wea-addresses-freedom-of-religion-situation-of-retired-pastors-in-spain-joint-statement-to-the-human-rights-council-44th-session/) - During the UPR outcome of Spain at the Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance and ADF International called on Spain to bring the Catalonian legislation on places of worship in conformity with international human rights law, and to refrain from any discriminatory provisions targeting religious minorities. Date: 16 July 2020. Download Statement Watch the

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