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Press Advisory: In Defense of Christians (IDC) to Host Press Conference with New President Tonia Khouri

November 5, 2021September 14, 2023

Join In Defense of Christians for a press conference, in person and virtually, with the newly appointed IDC President, Tonia Khouri. The press conference will be Ms. Tonia Khouri’s first public appearance as IDC President.  Ms….

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Christians in Nigeria: The Forgotten Genocide

August 25, 2021September 14, 2023
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Standing with the Maronite Patriarch to Protect the Lebanese People from Conflict

August 12, 2021September 14, 2023
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Panel Discussion: Allies, Antagonists, and Arm Sales: How Improved U.S. Defense Policy Can Support Religious Freedom in the Middle East

July 15, 2021September 14, 2023

At the 2021 International Religious Freedom Summit, IDC hosted a panel discussion with a number of our partners, including:

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Christians in Turkey: The Way Forward for Equality and Religious Freedom

June 15, 2021September 14, 2023

As voter support for the Erdogan government continues to erode in the run up to the 2023 parliamentary and presidential elections, there are hopes that this could end Turkey’s democratic backsliding and restore the rule…

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IDC Policy Briefing on Christianity in Syria: Roadmap for Preserving an Ancient Faith Community

May 25, 2021September 14, 2023

Christianity in Syria dates back to the very beginning of the faith. Unfortunately, as we mark the 10 year anniversary of the Syrian Civil War, the Christian community, down 50% since 2011, is faced with an existential crisis.  Turkey…

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IDC Roundtable with the Press on USCIRF’s 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom

April 21, 2021September 14, 2023

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom will officially launch its 2021 report highlighting the world’s worst violators against the right of worship and belief on April 21 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. IDC…

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IDC Policy Briefing on Turkey: The U.S. Must Address National Security Concerns & Human Rights Violations in Turkey

March 19, 2021September 14, 2023

Turkey continues to persecute Christians within its borders, and acrossinternational borders, while aggressively erasing the remaining traces of Anatolia’s Christian heritage. In 2020, Turkey converted multiple historic Christian holy sites into mosques. Turkey continues to…

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IDC Roundtable Conversation on Pope Francis’s Visit to Iraq

March 4, 2021September 14, 2023

On the eve of Pope Francis’s historic visit to Iraq, IDC hosted a roundtable conversation on the importance of the trip.

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IDC Policy Briefing on Lebanon: The U.S. Needs a Better Lebanon Policy

February 19, 2021September 14, 2023

Lebanon is on the verge of becoming a failed state and many are concerned itcould implode into a civil war. On top of a crisis in governance, it is facing a humanitarian crisis. How should…

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