Christian Solidarity International Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 27, 2026 - 07:37 GMT

CSI participates in Capitol Hill briefing on persecution of Armenian church

Christian Solidarity International president John Eibner shares impressions from visit to imprisoned Armenian archbishop. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The use of the coercive powers of the state to interfere in …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

Nagorno Karabakh president calls for implementation of Swiss Peace Initiative

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly one year after the Swiss parliament adopted a motion on a peace forum for Nagorno Karabakh, the acting president of the Republic of Artsakh has written to Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

Jailed archbishop appeals to Vance on visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan

Clergyman calls on VP to fulfill Trump's pledge on hostages ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Armenian government seeks to focus discussions with Vice President JD Vance on strengthening bilateral ties, one of …

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Published on February 9, 2026 - 14:52 GMT

Human rights groups make joint appeal for Suleiman Khalil’s release from prison in Syria

In Defense of Christians and Christian Solidarity International have issued a joint statement on the one-year anniversary of Khalil’s detention WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the human rights groups In …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 21:30 GMT

CSI Visits Imprisoned Archbishop in Armenia

Christian Solidarity International delivers message from Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan to IRF Summit in Washington YEREVAN, ARMENIA, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “My offense is to speak an unwelcome truth,” Armenia’s Archbishop Bagrat …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CSI to visit Armenia during International Religious Freedom Summit

Religious freedom organization will undertake fact-finding mission about the persecution of the Armenian Apostolic Church and livestream a briefing in Yerevan. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A delegation from Christian …

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Published on January 21, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Archbishop Angaelos contributes to CSI essay series on 'Persecution and the unity of believers'

Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London reflects on the Church's heritage of martyrdom and the Christian call to advocacy for the oppressed ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, January 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) released …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 09:07 GMT

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams contributes to CSI essay series on 'persecution and unity of believers'

Williams explores how, in situations of persecution, barriers between Christians “dissolve” ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, December 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) released today a new essay by Dr. Rowan Williams, the former …

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Published on November 24, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Daughter of imprisoned Syrian Christian mayor advocates for her father’s release in Washington DC

CSI organized meetings for Suleiman Khalil’s daughter with Congressman Pete Aguilar, USCIRF, and other organizations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) brought …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 15:29 GMT

CSI Raises Alarm over Deteriorating Religious Freedom, Human Rights in Armenia

Message to fellow faith leaders, particularly Evangelicals and Catholics: ‘Silence is not an option’ YEREVAN, ARMENIA, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI), an interconfessional Christian human rights …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 10:41 GMT

Swiss lawmakers appeal to Syria for release of former mayor

Suleiman Khalil has been imprisoned without charge by Syria’s new government since February. A group of Swiss MPs is asking Syria to release him. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six members of the Swiss parliament have …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 07:00 GMT

Christian Solidarity International launches essay series on 'persecution and the unity of believers'

Inspired by Cardinal Koch, CSI seeks to “stimulate conversation among Christians of all traditions” ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, November 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Christian Solidarity International announced the launch of a new series of essays by …

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Published on October 2, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

CSI calls on UN to support Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh

In statement on the floor at Human Rights Council, CSI urges support for Armenians’ right to return ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “It is still not too late to undo the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno Karabakh,” Christian …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 07:44 GMT

Karabakh Armenians’ right of return a “cornerstone” of peace, UN side event hears

At the Human Rights Council, Swiss MPs promote the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, September 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh offers a credible framework for a sustainable …

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Published on September 25, 2025 - 09:27 GMT

CSI calls on UN to address the rights of the Indigenous Peoples of West Papua

Argues that deforestation threatens traditional way of life ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, September 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has called on the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to consider the …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 06:50 GMT

Swiss MPs to make case for Nagorno Karabakh peace forum at UN

Sept. 29 side event at UN Human Rights Council will focus on “Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh” ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two years after the forced displacement of the entire Armenian Christian population …

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Published on September 9, 2025 - 13:35 GMT

At UN, CSI calls on Sri Lanka to guarantee religious freedom to all

Urges High Commissioner for Human Rights to address harassment and discrimination concerns ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) urged the United Nations Office of the High …

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Published on August 8, 2025 - 14:34 GMT

As Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders meet in Washington, CSI calls for release of prisoners, return to Nagorno Karabakh

Human rights group holds up Swiss Peace Initiative as “credible path” to resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict ZURICH, ZH, SWITZERLAND, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia meet at the White House today, CSI is …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 09:09 GMT

CSI partner in Nigeria released after 51 days in Boko Haram captivity

Father Daniel Alphonsus Afina was kidnapped while serving Christian communities in dangerous northeastern region ZURICH, ZH, SWITZERLAND, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) welcomes the news that Father Daniel …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

Religious freedom advocates urge Armenia to end attacks on church

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has joined with other religious freedom advocates in calling on the Armenian government to end its persecution of the Armenian church. In a statement …

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