Concerns about religious persecution on a global scale take center stage this week in Washington at the International Religious Freedom Summit. The summit brings together diverse individuals with unique personal and political backgrounds, forming an unexpected alliance to explore solutions that enable nations to practice their faith freely.
Over the past decade, religious violence has reached unprecedented levels, even in unexpected places. The summit, hosted in the nation’s capital, aspires to establish a potent coalition to shed light on the challenges faced by the persecuted and seek effective solutions. The recent Hamas terror massacre against Israelis in October adds a somber note to the discussions.
“The attacks in Israel were motivated by deep religious hatred and profound antisemitism in Hamas. This attack, along with the ongoing conflict in Gaza, has the potential to jeopardize the stability of the entire world,” emphasized 2024 IRF Co-chair Katrina Lantos Swett.
From China and North Korea to Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, an estimated 360 million Christians face persecution worldwide, with more than a dozen individuals losing their lives daily due to their faith.
“You’ve got so many of our enemies attacking us—whether it’s Russia, Iran, or even Turkey through Azerbaijan on Armenia—almost every
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