International Christian Concern
International Christian Concern (ICC) is an ecumenical, non-governmental, non-partisan Christian organization, located in Washington, DC, whose concern is the human rights of Christians and religious minorities. Its mission is to help religious minorities from all forms of persecution through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. History. ICC was founded in 1995 by Steve Snyder, former president of the USA Division of Christian Solidarity International. In 2002, Snyder was succeeded as ICC President by Jeff King, who had served 11 years with Campus Crusade for Christ. The organization has issued reports on persecution of Christians in countries such  as China, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Algeria. In recent years ICC has also worked to raise the profile of religious persecution in Mexico, Pakistan, Egypt, and India along with individual cases such as Sudanese Christian mother Meriam Ibrahim and Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi. Mission. International Christian Concern (ICC) works to raise public awareness and provide advocacy for persecuted Christians and other religious minorities around the world. ICC assists victims of religious persecution through direct assistance, awareness, and advocacy initiatives. The organization also assists Congress and the Executive Branch in providing research and evaluation to effectuate policies to safeguard religious freedom . Areas of focus. Advocacy. ICC strives to work with various government entities, both domestically and internationally to enact change through the legislative process, pressure countries who persecute Christian minorities, and secure the release of the prisoners of conscience. Awareness. ICC believes it is vital for both the nation and those globally to become more informed and educated on the very real issue of religious persecution. Through the development of media resources, volunteer efforts, and social media, International Christian Concern has brought the plight of religious minorities to the forefront of many organizations and government entities. ICC publishes an annual "Hall  of Shame Report" to highlight countries where discrimination and persecution of Christians is common. In 2016, the United States was placed on the list for the first time and stayed on the list in 2017 due to the decline in religious freedom. Assistance. Assistance refers to practical help and finances ICC offers religious minorities to rebuild, repair, and regroup. ICC continues to provide various forms of donation funded support to persecuted individuals and groups around the globe. Persecution of religious minorities varies beyond the general actions of attacks and imprisonment. ICC provides explanations and opportunities to aid in their effort  in 6 unique forms of assistance opportunities. Publications. ICC offers a free monthly magazine subscription entitled "Persecution". Top stories, videos and original news releases are located on the organization's website. Fact Sheet. ICC has been awarded high marks by charity watchdogs for their efficient and ethical use of financial support and the effectiveness of their work: