Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is a

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organisation which specialises in

religious freedom Freedom of religion or religious liberty is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance. It also includes the freedo ...

and works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs, persecuted for other religious belief or persecuted for lack of belief. Its current president is

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, who succeeded

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in 2006. CSW's team of specialist advocates work on over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, to ensure that the right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld and protected. Their vision is a world free from religious persecution, where everyone can practise a religion or belief of their choice.

Independent advocacy

CSW indicates that it is independent of any government or political persuasion, but as an

advocacy Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Advocacy includes activities and publications to influence public policy, laws and budgets by using fac ...

organisation, CSW also aims to influence governments and other bodies on religious freedom issues in the international arena. The CSW strives to influence attitudes and behaviours,

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and policies that lead to

religious discrimination Religious discrimination is treating a person or group differently because of the particular beliefs which they hold about a religion. This includes instances when adherents of different religions, denominations or non-religions are treated u ...

and

religious persecution Religious persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or a group of individuals as a response to their religious beliefs or affiliations or their lack thereof. The tendency of societies or groups within societies to alienate o ...

. They try to achieve lasting change in culture, politics and society. Through its various resources, events, and initiatives, CSW also aims to mobilise the general public to pray, protest and provide on behalf of persecuted Christians, persecuted non-Christians and persecuted people with no

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Key Strategies

CSW's current Annual Report (2010/11) states that its purpose is to be a voice for justice, pursuing religious freedom for all. To accomplish this, they use four key strategies: #Documenting and raising awareness of religious persecution. #Influencing key decision-makers whose policies or actions affect the oppressed. #Empowering victims of human rights violations. #Offering support and solidarity to the persecuted.
CSW Annual report 2010/11.

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Freedom of Religion or Belief in full
CSW's official blog website Christian advocacy groups Persecution of Christians International human rights organizations Human rights organisations based in the United Kingdom Organisations based in Surrey {{christian-org-stub

Independent advocacy

Key Strategies

See also

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