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America's leading advocacy voice for Middle Eastern Christians. IDC’s work consists of two fundamental components: Awareness and advocacy.

The awareness component is broadly focused, with the goal of heightening awareness among the general public in America and the western world. The advocacy component is narrowly focused on America’s foreign policy community, with the goal of influencing policymakers and public servants to promote values abroad that are consistent with the core values of human rights, including the rights to life and the freedom of religion and conscience. These values are not exclusively Christian, nor does IDC seek only to protect the human rights of Christians, but all religious groups. These rights are universal, applicable to all human persons. In this sense, “Christian” refers not only those who confess the Christian faith, but also Muslim, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha’i, and even the freedom to confess no religious belief at all. IDC believes that America’s foreign policy apparatus, especially the State Department, too often projects indifference on the question of persecuted religious minorities in the region, especially Christians – a policy that only invites further violence. In some instances, the U.S. government even provides significant foreign aid to regimes that persecute Christians, as with Pakistan and now Egypt. With a vigorous and sustained public awareness and advocacy campaign, IDC believes this can change.

10/02/2026

IDC’s September 2026 newsletter is out! Take a look at our busy month on Capitol Hill, recent events, and more. 🔗: https://bit.ly/4ynVfnR

09/18/2026

Natalie Khalil’s father, Suleiman, is at the heart of her powerful and deeply personal call for advocacy.

At the 2026 IDC Capitol Hill Day, Natalie shared her father’s story, reminding us of the families and human lives behind our advocacy efforts.

Watch her remarks below and read more about her father’s story: https://t.co/fN76xPaHBd

09/18/2026

More highlights from the 2026 IDC Capitol Hill Day!

From Capitol Hill to the U.S. Department of State, it was a day of meaningful meetings, important conversations, and advocacy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day a success!

09/16/2026

The IDC Capitol Hill Advocacy Day 2026 was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, D.C., for meaningful conversations, advocacy, and solidarity with Christian communities in the Middle East.

More coverage to come!

09/15/2026

LIVESTREAM:
Join In Defense of Christians (IDC) for Capitol Hill Advocacy Day 2026 in Washington, D.C., as advocates from across the country gather to raise awareness and advance U.S. policy priorities affecting Christians and other vulnerable religious communities in the Middle East.

The program will include advocacy training, policy briefings, and discussion of current developments in the region, with a particular focus on the future of Christianity in Syria, religious freedom, equal citizenship, accountability, and the protection of minority communities. Following the briefing program, IDC advocates will meet with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill and administration officials to present IDC’s 2026 advocacy priorities and encourage continued U.S. engagement on behalf of persecuted Christians and religious minorities.

Learn more about In Defense of Christians at www.indefenseofchristians.org.

08/31/2026

IDC's August 2026 Newsletter is here! Take a look at highlights from a busy month of events, meetings, and more: https://bit.ly/4wVeGCX

08/15/2026

One Month Until IDC Capitol Hill Advocacy Day!

Join us in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 15, to meet with Members of Congress and advocate for persecuted Christians.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Register by September 1! Link: https://bit.ly/4pkcOSe

08/04/2026

Be a Voice for the Voiceless.

On September 15, advocates from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for IDC Capitol Hill Advocacy Day 2026.

Together, we'll engage with Members of Congress and advocate for policies that support persecuted Christians worldwide.

Registration: https://bit.ly/4pkcOSe

07/30/2026

IDC's July 2026 Newsletter has been published!

Take a look at our busy month of events, meetings, and more: https://bit.ly/3U55dLx

05/15/2026

Christian communities have preserved the faith in its birthplace for nearly 2,000 years. Today, war, violence, and displacement threaten their survival across the Middle East.

IDC works to provide relief, advocacy, and support so these ancient communities are not forgotten. Please help keep Christianity alive in its birthplace.

Donate: http://bit.ly/4uJM0vZ

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