OIDAC Europe Urges Action on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Anti-Christian Hate Crimes at OSCE Conference
At the 2026 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference on 7–8 October, OIDAC Europe called on OSCE participating States to protect freedom of religion or belief, address restrictions on peaceful Christian expression and strengthen their response to anti-Christian hate crimes.
At OSCE Conference, Human Rights Organisations Call for Stronger Religious Freedom Protections
At a side event co-organised by OIDAC Europe during the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference on 7 October 2026, human rights organisations and ODIHR discussed anti-religious hate crime, the safety of Christian converts and restrictions on freedom of religion or belief.
Opinion: Why Labelling Christians “Extremist” Is Not Only Unfair, but Dangerous
In recent weeks, the labelling of Evangelicals and other Christians who hold traditional Christian convictions as “fundamentalist” or “extremist” – and even placing them rhetorically alongside jihadists – has once again sparked debate in the German-speaking world.
Press Release - International Day for Victims of Religious Violence
From Pakistan to France: On the International Day for Victims of Religious Violence, OIDAC Europe calls attention to those whose stories go unheard Vienna, 22 August 2026 – Ahead of the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief,…
French Government Report: 70% Increase in anti-Christian Offences Against Individuals
France recorded 843 anti-Christian incidents in 2025, representing a 9% increase compared to the previous year, according to the French government's latest report on anti-religious offences. While offences against Christian property continue to account for the vast majority of…
New PACE Motion Highlights Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes
A new motion for a resolution submitted to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) calls for renewed European action to address hate crimes, intolerance and discrimination against Christians. The motion, tabled on 24 June 2026 and signed by 28…
OSCE/ODIHR Discusses Anti-Christian Hate Crimes in High-Level Workshop
How can governments, churches, and civil society better prevent and respond to anti-Christian hate crimes? This was the question addressed at a workshop in Rome, which brought together representatives of Christian communities, civil society organisations, international experts…
First State-Sponsored Side Event on Christian Persecution and Discrimination Held at UN Human Rights Council
For the first time, a state-sponsored side event on Christian persecution was held at the United Nations Human Rights Council. The event, titled “Standing with Persecuted Christians – Defending the Faith and Christian Values”, brought together diplomats, religious freedom…
EU Parliament Recognises Christian Discrimination
In its resolution on the Annual Human Rights Report 2025, the European Parliament has, for the first time, explicitly acknowledged the issue of “Christianophobia” and the lack of an EU Coordinator for anti-Christian hate crime within the European Union and condemned the global…
Greece Records 404 Incidents Targeting Christian Sights
According to an official report published by the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, 404 incidents against places of Christian religious significance were recorded in Greece in 2024.
30 MEPs Call for EU Coordinator After Launch of the OIDAC Europe Report 2025
Members of the European Parliament called for coordinated EU action after OIDAC Europe presented new findings on anti-Christian hate crimes and personal attacks.
OIDAC 2025 Report: New Findings
In its “Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe Report 2024” OIDAC Europe identified 2,211* anti-Christian hate crimes in 2024. This figure includes a significant rise in personal attacks, which increased to 274 incidents, and a sharp spike in arson attacks…
High-Level FoRB Meeting Urges Action on Global Persecution and Western Restrictions
Religious-freedom representatives meeting in Prague discussed global persecution alongside legal and social restrictions on religious expression in Western democracies.
German Bishops Conference Warns of Rising Church Vandalism
“All taboos have been broken when it comes to church vandalism.” With this statement, the German Bishops’ Conference has warned of a rise in church vandalism in Germany. It is not only the number of cases, but also their severity, that raises concern.
OSCE/ODIHR Releases new Guide on Anti-Christian hate crimes
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published a Guide on anti-Christian hate crimes, which highlights security needs of Christians in the OSCE region. The guideline complements existing OSCE guides on anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim hate crime…
Poland: Half of surveyed clergy experienced aggression in the last 12 months
A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Statistics of the Catholic Church (ISKK) has uncovered a worrying rise in aggression against Catholic priests in Poland. Based on 996 responses, the findings show that nearly half of surveyed clergy (49.7%) experienced some form of…
High-level panel debate in the EU Parliament calls for EU coordinator for combatting anti-Christian hate crimes
In response to current trends of rising religious intolerance in Europe, religious freedom experts met at the European Parliament on December 4, 2024, to discuss the necessary steps and means to protect believers and safeguard religious freedom. The panel was chaired by MEP Dr…
OIDAC EUROPE REPORT 2024
In its “Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe Report 2024” OIDAC Europe identified 2,444 anti-Christian hate crimes which were documented by police and civil society in 35 European countries in 2023, including 232 personal attacks on Christians, such as…
Christians most persecuted religious group in Turkey
Christians in Turkey are the most persecuted religious group in Turkey, with a total of 22 attacks in 2023, according to the Freedom of Belief Initiative.
One in Four Irish People Worried About Losing the Right to Free Speech
Polling commissioned by ADF International found that a quarter of respondents in Ireland felt restricted when expressing views at work, in education or in social settings.
