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Our partners ask us to speak up for the dignity and rights of those living on the margins of their communities. With your help, we can bring the voices of Christians in the Middle East to the attention of the UK public. Let’s work together to make a difference with targeted actions that raise awareness and stir consciences. 

You can help bring about lasting change

WAR IN GAZA - CALL FOR AN END TO THE VIOLENCE

URGENT ACTION NEEDED - WRITE TO YOUR MP TODAY

Israel’s large-scale attack across the Gaza strip on 18 March 2025 has killed hundreds and comes amid a humanitarian crisis which is putting millions of lives at risk.

We urge you to write to your MP today to urge condemnation of Israel's actions and to call on the UK Government to take decisive action.

LATEST NEWS FROM GAZA

You can find all the latest updates from our partners on the ground in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank on our Partner Updates page.

UPCOMING LECTURES - JOIN US TO TALK ABOUT THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT

Daniel Munayer

Is there hope for the Holy Land? Is peace possible in Israel-Palestine? Our great friend Daniel Munayer will exploring these questions at two upcoming lectures at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (on 31 March, an event that will also be livestreamed), and at Coventry Cathedral (2 April).

Based in Jerusalem, Daniel serves as the Executive Director of Embrace’s partner Musalaha, an organization dedicated to teaching, facilitating, and training reconciliation, primarily between Israelis and Palestinians. Daniel is a renowned speaker, who made history as the first Palestinian to personally address both the UN Security Council in New York and St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

SUPPORT REFUGEES IN THE MIDDLE EAST & THE UK

WEBINAR: HOW CAN CHRISTIANS WELCOME REFUGEES? STORIES FROM BEIRUT & BRISTOL

ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

What is advocacy and why is it so important?

“Advocacy is often misunderstood as being merely aggressive and confrontational protesting, and advocates or ‘activists’ seen as troublemakers disrupting peace and order. This could not be further from the truth of what advocacy really is. Advocacy is saturated with compassion for people who are oppressed, unseen and unheard. It is a desire to shine light on the truth and to ‘let justice roll down like waters’ (Amos 5:24).” So says Embrace’s Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Gloria Leccese-Debney, in her latest blog…Find out more

Man digging through rubble in Gaza

Embrace’s three priority advocacy themes:

  • Christians in the Middle East

  • Equal rights for all in Palestine and Israel

  • Refugees, displacement and disability in the Middle East

Man fixing the wheelchair of a young girl

With your help we want to:

  • Amplify the voices and the aspirations of our Middle Eastern partners

  • Connect with a new generation of supporters, influencers and activists

  • Advocate on behalf of Middle Eastern Christians and their transformative social witness in the region

If you’d like to get involved in advocacy and engagement work please register your interest using the form below.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CHRISTIANITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST 

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RESOURCES HUB: CHRISTIANITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Discover the history of Christianity in the Middle East, what it's like for Christians living there today and the impact the Christian community has in the region.

CATCH-UP ON OUR WEBINAR SERIES & TALKS

Archhishop Angaelos at Embrace Annual Lecture

THE EMBRACE ANNUAL LECTURE 2024

One Year On: The Impact of the War in Gaza on the Christian Presence in the Middle East

 

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If you're interested in getting involved in advocacy, please fill in our Enquiry Form. You can also use the form to book an Embrace speaker for your church or group, find out about volunteering with Embrace, request resources or ask us a question.