Around the world, countless Christians face harsh persecution, yet the United Nations (UN) fails to provide adequate protection. Established in 1945 to foster global peace and uphold human rights, the UN today consists of 193 member nations, yet many Christians suffer in silence while the organisation lacks the conviction to impose meaningful penalties on offenders.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted in 1948, advocating for various human rights, including essential religious freedom as outlined in Article 18. Member states committed to ensuring universal respect for human rights, both among their populations and within their territories. Regrettably, the UN is not utilising its authority, such as sanctions or military force, to address the plight of persecuted Christians in countries like Eritrea, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
Nations like Eritrea, with its oppressive regime, are notorious for their lack of religious tolerance, earning it the moniker “the North Korea of Africa.” Reports from the International Christian Concern reveal the terrible conditions endured by Christians jailed for their beliefs, facing severe abuses like torture within overcrowded prisons. In 2024, roughly 460 Christians were reported imprisoned in Eritrea, with prisons described as horrivously maintained, permeated by physical and sexual violence.
In Pakistan, discrimination against Christians manifests in employment bias, harassment, and violent charges of blasphemy, notably highlighted by a mob attack on Christians in 2023 that led to the destruction of churches. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s stringent restrictions on religious liberty continue to threaten Christians who are routinely arrested for their faith.
For the Christians enduring persecution in these regions, the UN’s response remains grossly inadequate. Despite promises of protection, mainstream media largely overlooks their suffering, leaving many in obscurity, unprotected and unheard.
The United Nations is failing to protect persecuted Christians in countries like Eritrea, Pakistan, and Vietnam, despite its founding principles promoting human rights. While the UDHR mandates freedom of thought and conscience, the UN does not enforce measures such as sanctions against nations that persecute Christians. Reports reveal the severe discrimination and abuse Christians face in these countries, yet their suffering remains largely ignored by mainstream media and the international community.
In conclusion, the ongoing persecution of Christians in Eritrea, Pakistan, and Vietnam starkly contrasts the UN’s pledges to protect human rights. The ineffective application of punitive measures against offending nations highlights a failure to uphold the principles on which the UN was founded. Ultimately, a significant shift is needed for the plight of persecuted Christians to receive the global attention and protection they rightfully deserve.
Original Source: www.persecution.org
