
For more than 60 years, Open Doors USA has worked in the world's most oppressive and restrictive countries for Christians. Open Doors works to equip and encourage Christians living in dangerous circumstances with the threat of persecution and equips the Western church to advocate for the persecuted. Christians are one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world and are oppressed in at least 60 countries. For more information, visit OpenDoorsUSA.org.
News Releases
News Releases
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Open Doors USA Welcomes Nomination of Mike Pompeo to New Role as Secretary of State—March 13, 2018
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Governor Brownback Confirmed for Crucial Role—Jan. 24, 2018
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Open Doors USA Welcomes Religious Freedom Day—Jan. 16, 2018
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Persecuted Christians Brief Lawmakers on World’s Worst Countries for Religious Freedom and Human Rig—Jan. 10, 2018
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North Korea Tops 2018 Open Doors World Watch List; Islamic Extremism Expands at Alarming Rate—Jan. 10, 2018
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Jan 10: Release of 2018 Open Doors World Watch List—Jan. 9, 2018
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Open Doors USA Addresses Violent Act Toward Christians—Nov. 6, 2017
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Open Doors USA Applauds Pence Remarks on Direct Support to Persecuted Christians—Oct. 26, 2017
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Aug 2: International Religious Freedom Roundtable—July 31, 2017
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Open Doors USA Applauds Effort to Fight Religious Persecution; Urges Swift Support from Senate—July 26, 2017
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H.R. 390 Crucial Step to Aid Victims of ISIS—June 8, 2017
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Persecution Expert Warns Trump About Prioritizing Christian Refugees in US—Jan. 28, 2017
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2017 World Watch List Reveals Worst Year Yet as Persecution Surges—Jan. 11, 2017
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Jan. 11: Open Doors Calls on Trump Administration to Take Action—Jan. 10, 2017
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SUNDAY: International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church—Nov. 1, 2016
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Experts Brief Both Clinton and Trump Campaigns on International Religious Freedom—Oct. 12, 2016
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Nov. 6: International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church—Sept. 21, 2016
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76% of Americans Want Next President to Address Global Persecution of Christians—July 19, 2016
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New List of Nations On the Cusp of the Open Doors World Watch List—June 14, 2016
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Open Doors Responds to Pakistan Bombing: Another Example of Why More Must Be Done—March 27, 2016
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Today: Marco Rubio and Anna Eshoo to Receive Religious Freedom Award—March 22, 2016
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Open Doors USA Responds to U.S. Genocide Label—March 17, 2016
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Five Years After the Syrian Civil War Began, Conditions Remain Dire for Christians—March 3, 2016
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Leading Authority on Christian Persecution: Statement on Release of Americans Imprisoned in Iran—Jan. 16, 2016
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Persecution of Christians Rose on Every Continent in 2015—Jan. 13, 2016
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Fifth Anniversary of the Start of the Arab Spring Finds Christians in the Region Generally Worse Off—Dec. 18, 2015
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Jan. 13: Release of 2016 Open Doors World Watch List—Dec. 10, 2015
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Nov. 1: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church—Oct. 26, 2015
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New Campaign Is a Call to Action from Christians Fleeing ISIS—Oct. 14, 2015
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Leading Authority on Christian Persecution Offers Statement on Oregon Shooting—Oct. 3, 2015
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Open Doors Applauds New Appointment in State Department for Protection from Religious Persecution—Sept. 29, 2015
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Refugees Face Huge Food Shortage in Iraq and Syria—June 30, 2015
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Open Doors and the Simon Wiesenthal Center Respond to the Execution of Christians in Libya—April 20, 2015
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Open Doors Responds to Nigerian Election—March 31, 2015
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Persecution of Christians Reaches Historic Levels, Conditions Suggest Worst Is Yet to Come—Jan. 7, 2015
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Jan. 7: Release of Open Doors’ 2015 World Watch List—Dec. 10, 2014
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Nov. 2: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church—Sept. 22, 2014