International Religious Liberty

IRD’s In Defense of Christians program advocates for the protection and preservation of Christianity in the Middle East and beyond.

International Religious Liberty


In Defense of Christians envisions a Middle East in which the security and dignity of all people and communities are protected and respected, regardless of religious creed or ethnicity; a Middle East in which the ancient and diverse Christian communities are allowed to coexist and thrive peacefully in their native home.

IDC’s mission is to ensure the protection and preservation of Christian communities, and the Christian heritage and culture, in the Middle East, the birth place of Christianity.