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Over 360 million Christians suffer persecution and discrimination. They follow Jesus, no matter the cost. With your help, we're bringing them resources and hope.

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Your support helps persecuted Christians continue to courageously follow Jesus.
Together, we can reach those where persecution hits hardest.

World Watch List

Open Doors’ annual ranking of the countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution.

World Watch List Map
World Watch List Map
Levels of persecution:
  •   Extreme
  •   Very High
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2023 ranking
  1. North Korea
  2. Somalia
  3. Yemen
  4. Eritrea
  5. Libya
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Prayer and praise

Please pray
Pray for everybody affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey as they mourn, and as they look to rebuilding and restoration for the long-term.
Give thanks
That Pastgor Nadarkhani from Iran is one of several Christian prisoners who has now been released - many Open Doors supporters have faithfully prayer for him for years.
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Courageous Christians

These women and girls are bravely following Jesus despite enormous opposition, or raising support and awareness for the persecuted church. This is the worldwide family of Christians

Sahar Iran
Sahar was forced to leave home because of her faith. She and her husband have reconciled – but had to flee Iran for safety.
Meet Sahar
 
Nadia Arabian Peninsula
Nadia (name changed) found Jesus when she was at her lowest ebb – now she sees the power of prayer at work in her life and the people around her.
Meet Nadia
 
Rebecca North Korea
Rebecca (name changed) is an Open Doors fieldworker taking extraordinary risks to support North Korean refugee women through secret networks in China.
Meet Rebecca
 
Esther DRC
Esther’s husband was murdered for his faith by Islamic militants. Open Doors partners have been supporting Esther and her children ever since.
Meet Esther
 
Aminah East Africa
When Aminah’s husband discovered she’d converted to Christianity, he beat her and then isolated her from her new community. She is still standing strong.
Meet Aminah
 
Jina Syria
Jina’s husband Rober was abducted for his faith – she hasn’t seen him since, and is raising their son Apo on her own. But Open Doors local partners are providing financial help and family. Meet Jina
 
Elizabeth Colombia
Elizabeth (6) is from Colombia. Her parents work at the Children’s Centre run by Open Doors local partners. “When it’s dark, Jesus makes sure I don’t fall,” she says.
Meet Elizabeth
 
Vian Iraq
Vian found trauma care at an Open Doors Centre of Hope after she had to flee so-called Islamic State. Now she's able to give that trauma support to others.
Meet Vian

 

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Your support helps persecuted Christians continue to courageously follow Jesus.
Together, we can reach those where persecution hits hardest.