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When Kanya* and Phonesay* found Jesus, they found hope … and persecution that cost them nearly everything

Kanya*’s church is underground and illegal.

Research & Advocacy

This section brings together resources from our research and advocacy work.

World Watch Research (WWR) is the research department of Open Doors International.

Alongside this research, advocacy resources reflect Open Doors' work translating research findings and field realities into practical policy engagement.

Advocacy Resources

Explore key policy briefs and strategic engagement tools. These resources translate our research into actionable policy recommendations, empowering advocates to influence decision-makers and drive meaningful change globally.

WWR

Research

Discover findings from World Watch Research (WWR), Open Doors’ dedicated research department. Access in-depth analysis and reports tracking religious freedom and the realities faced by persecuted Christians worldwide.

WWL Facts, Figures & Methodology

WWL Facts, Figures & Methodology

Detailed information about WWL methodology, country scores and ranks in recent years, along with supporting articles.

WWL Top 50 Country Dossiers

WWL Top 50 Country Dossiers

World Watch List dossiers per country

WWL Archive

WWL Archive

Archive of previous country reports

Detailed reports

Detailed reports

Detailed reports including Gender, Children, and Refugee Specific Religious Persecution