Congress Members Introduce Resolution Condemning Global Christian Persecution

A joint resolution introduced by Senator Josh Hawley and Representative Riley Moore condemns the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and urges President Trump to prioritize religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy. The resolution highlights severe abuses including mass killings, forced conversions, church closures, and displacement, with Nigeria cited as the deadliest country for Christians due to extremist violence. It calls for the use of diplomatic tools such as trade agreements and national security talks to protect persecuted Christian communities globally. The measure is supported by a broad coalition of religious and advocacy organizations, emphasizing the urgent need to address ongoing religious-based violence and discrimination. The resolution draws on data from sources like Open Doors’ World Watch List 2025 and the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa to underscore the scale of the crisis. Separately, a human rights advocate in Nigeria has called for a Senate resolution condemning Israeli actions in Gaza, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts and urging collaboration with international bodies to stop the violence.