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21Wilberforce is working to stir citizens to action that both protects and restores religious freedom around the world.
Falls Church, VA
Joined December 2014
Journalist Bruce Barron recently spoke with 21Wilberforce President Wissam al-Saliby. The outcome is an insightful article about our work in Nigeria.
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The Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award honors an outstanding organization or individual advancing freedom of religion or belief by standing against oppression.
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North East University is one of three co-organizers of an international workshop on human rights research and policy. DBU (USA) and 21Wilberforce are the other organizing partners. https://t.co/DrtrW6RQxF
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North East Christian University organises international workshop on human rights research and policy.
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A high-ranking Nigerian official dismissed reports by international human rights organizations about widespread violence against Christians in his country as “not supported by the facts on the ground,” but some Nigerian Christian leaders disagreed. https://t.co/TnUz67vAL6
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A high-ranking Nigerian official dismissed reports by international human rights organizations about widespread violence against Christians in his country as “not supported by the facts on the...
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21Wilberforce President Wissam al-Saliby on 1 Kings 21, the story of Naboth’s Vineyard, not as distant history, but as a mirror of struggles in Nigeria today. Read his latest blog here. https://t.co/YCVDMYK5vA
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In September, our team had just concluded a week of conversations and two consultations with churches in Abuja, Nigeria about religious freedom advocacy when I was given the opportunity to preach at...
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21W President Wissam al-Saliby preached yesterday at ECWA Grace church in Abuja, Nigeria. He shared about Christian engagement in politics as a calling, and as a voice for justice. Biblical passage at 17:30; sermon at 1:57:00. https://t.co/ATpwg4O8Ug
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We invite you to read our current 21W newsletter. We share powerful stories of faith, courage, and advocacy from around the world. https://t.co/yRTurGWh1c
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In this issue, we share powerful stories of faith, courage, and advocacy from around the world. From Ukraine’s National Prayer Breakfast, uniting leaders and believers in prayer for peace, to the...
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Eritrea is violating its constitution and international obligations by detaining religious prisoners simply because of their beliefs. 21Wilberforce co-hosted the #Voices4Justice rally calling for the release of 7 Christian leaders detained in Eritrea for more than 20 years.
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Join 21Wilberforce and other Christian groups for a Peaceful Rally in DC on 8/21 to Call on the Release of 7 Church Leaders Arbitrarily Detained in Eritrea. Meet at 11:00AM Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Dupont Memorial At 11:30AM we will walk to the Embassy of Eritrea.
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These seven Eritrean church leaders have been detained arbitrarily for 20 years. https://t.co/cObuXNZc7R
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Leaders at the DBU Center for Global Religious Freedom, the Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission and Baptist World Alliance are urging Texas Baptists to dedicate time during worship services on July 27 to pray for persecuted believers in Nigeria.
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The Center for Global Religious Freedom at Dallas Baptist University, Texas Baptists’ Christian Life Commission and the Baptist World Alliance have issued a call to prayer for victims of religious...
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21Wilberforce board member, Bruce Webb, shared the history of Baptist commitment to advocating for religious freedom at the recent Baptist World Alliance Congress in Brisbane.
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Bruce Webb, pastor of The Woodlands First Baptist Church, recounted the history of Baptist advocacy for freedom of religion during a breakout session at the Baptist World Congress focused on the...
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The persecuted Church is not asking for our pity. They are inviting us into solidarity—shared courage, shared burden, shared witness.
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Explore what the American Church can learn from the global body of Christ and its experiences of faith and adversity.
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21W President Wissam al-Saliby's latest blog post is the result of recent conversations with church leaders from all over the world.
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July 13, 2025 I recently flipped through the pages of Voice of the Martyrs’ valuable 365 daily devotionals on the church and persecution, and I came across the entry about Lebanon. A Lebanese woman...
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Enjoying the conversations and fellowship with friends from all over the world at #BWABrisbane2025 #BaptistWorld Congress
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21Wilberforce President, Wissam al-Saliby, and Advocacy & Training Coordinator, Trent Martin, are in Brisbane for the Baptist World Alliance World Congress. https://t.co/VkKbJ0FyCb
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A powerful solidarity moment as the global Baptist family stood in the gap, lifting prayers for persecuted believers around the world. May God’s comfort, strength, and justice abound for our sister...
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200 displaced Nigerian Christians were recently slaughtered after fleeing terrorism and finding temporary shelter. This is a horrible tragedy. And it has been going on for a very long time. https://t.co/5f6YViaHU7
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June 19, 2025 By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press. Reprinted with permission. YELEWATA, Benue (BP)—June 17, 2025. The 500 Christians already had fled terrorism at home and found temporary shelter in...
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Since the war in Ukraine began, churches have become shelters, Christian leaders have become aid workers, and faith has become a lifeline. Amid destruction, Ukrainian Christians continue to serve, pray, and persevere. #Ukraine️
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June 12, 2025 The war in Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion. This marked a dramatic escalation of the conflict that had simmered since 2014, when Russia...
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