What do we do?
CSW is a Christian human rights non-governmental organisation which specialises in religious freedom, works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs and promotes religious liberty for all.
We exist to redress the injustice faced by those who are discriminated against or persecuted on religious grounds, to champion human rights and to stand in solidarity with the oppressed. In much of our work we address broader human rights issues that affect all people regardless of their religion, working with people of all faiths or none.
How do we work?
Our primary work is advocacy – speaking up for those who are either unable to speak up for themselves or who request further international representation. We work through high-level political lobbying in the UK, EU, US and beyond to ensure that issues of concern are addressed by key decision makers. We urge governments and other international bodies such as the United Nations and Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe to take specific action to address violations of religious freedom and other human rights.
Working with local partners, our highly skilled team of advocates conduct detailed research, including regular on-the-ground fact-finding visits, ensuring our information is both authentic and credible. We regularly invite politicians from across the political spectrum to join us on these visits in order that they may see the evidence of religious persecution and other human rights abuses firsthand, and to encourage concrete political activity. We regularly host delegations from other countries in the UK and Brussels to meet officials and parliamentarians in order that they may raise their concerns first-hand.
We work to promote the plight of the persecuted to the wider public through print and broadcast media and high profile events. Our staff and visiting delegations have featured in national and international media, including the Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, BBC News 24, Newsnight, Today Programme, BBC World Service, Sky News and CNN.
To find out more about CSW's work, download our Annual Report