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Reports
For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead — Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming. – 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
Listed below are links to governmental, scholarly or advocacy reports on the plight of persecuted Christians. It is hoped that this page will serve as a hub for these types of reports. These reports can exceed 100-200 pages.
Disclaimer: The listing of a report does not constitute an endorsement of all activities of the issuer.
The Today’s Martyrs site also has a Documents page that lists historical and current statements, letters or homilies by Christian leaders who have opposed the evils of their times, with links to the full texts if available.
January 1, 2020
Europe: Anti-Christian Attacks Reach All-Time High in 2019
- Appendix 1: Attacks on Christian Churches and Symbols in Europe in 2019: Suspicious Fires, Attacks on Christian Historical Sites, Desecrations of Cemeteries, Urination, Defecation and Exhibitionism at Christian Sites, Anarcho-Feminist-Satanist and Politically-Motivated Attacks, Attacks on Nativity Scenes, Islam-related Attacks
- Appendix 2: Country-by-Country Attacks: France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain
- Appendix 3: Select Commentary and Reflections on Church Attacks
Gatestone Institute
January 2019
Persecution Relief
Open Doors International
September 2018
Violent Islamic Extremism in 2017
Global Extremism Monitor, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
June 21, 2018
Restrictions on Religion in 2016
Pew Research Center
February 20, 2018
- Regarding Christian persecution in India
Persecution Relief
February 1, 2018
2017 Annual Report: Chinese Government Persecution of Churches and Christians in Mainland China
China Aid
January 30, 2018
Chinese Law and Religion Monitor, Volume 10
ChinaAid
November 2017
Nigeria: Benue State under the shadow of “herdsmen terrorism” (2014 – 2016)
Africa Conflict and Security Analysis Network, Open Doors International, Voice of the Martyrs Canada, and World Watch Monitor
The Battle of Marawi: Death and Destruction in the Philippines
Amnesty International
October 1, 2017
Article 18: From Rhetoric to Reality
- Regarding religious freedom around the world
All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Parliament of the United Kingdom
September 16, 2017
- Regarding reporting on euthanasia in Belgium and religious tests in the United States
Today’s Martyrs
April 26, 2017
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
April 20, 2017
The Religious Freedom Institute and the Notre Dame University Center for Ethics and Culture, with assistance from Aid to the Church in Need and the Templeton Religion Trust
April 2017
Hate Crimes in the UK Against Ex-Muslims: Experiences, Effects, and Recommendations
British Pakistani Christian Association
March 1, 2017
Minorities on the Margins: Freedom of Religion or Belief & the Christian Community In India
Rev Fr. Ajay Singh & Dr. John Dayal
February 1, 2017
2016 Annual Report: Chinese Government Persecution of Churches and Christians in Mainland China
China Aid
December 21, 2016
As Good As Dead: The Impact of the Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan
Amnesty International
December 13, 2016
Hidden Plight: Christian Minorities in Burma
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
December 11, 2016
British Pakistani Christian Association – payment required
August 10, 2016
International Religious Freedom Report for 2015
United States Department of State
June 30, 2016
Annual Report on the State of Freedom of Religion or Belief in the World 2015-2016
European Parliament
May 30, 2016
Crushed but not Defeated: The Impact of Persistent Violence on the Church in Northern Nigeria
Christian Association of Nigeria & Open Doors International
April 2016
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
March 9, 2016
Genocide Against Christians in the Middle East
In Defense of Christians & Knights of Columbus
December 2015
Violence and persecution levelled at Christians around the world
European Parliament
June 19, 2015
365 Days: Democracy and Secularism Under the Modi Regime
ANHAD – Act Now for Harmony and Democracy
April 2015
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
March 19, 2015
300 DAYS – Documenting Hate and Communal Violence under the Modi Regime
Dr. John Dayal
December 10, 2014
The Education System In Pakistan: Discrimination And The Targeting Of The ‘Other’
British Pakistani Christian Association – payment required
July 29, 2014
The Targeting of ‘Minority Others’ in Pakistan
British Pakistani Christian Association – payment required
April 2014
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
November 2013
Nigeria’s Political Violence Research Network & Open Doors International
June 2013
- Regarding religious freedom around the world
All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, Parliament of the United Kingdom
April 2013
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Blog – 2016 2nd Quarter Books – 20th Century
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