Christian Organizations Urge Mozambique to Address Humanitarian Crisis and Religious Freedom

A coalition of Christian groups, including the World Evangelical Alliance, the World Council of Churches, and the Evangelical Association of Mozambique, has called on the Mozambican government to fulfill its commitments regarding human rights and civilian protection. The appeal was made during a United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, where the organizations urged the state to prioritize humanitarian aid, religious freedom, and the prevention of sexual violence in conflict zones.

The groups specifically advocated for a national strategy to counter violent extremism, aligning with international frameworks to better protect civilians. This call to action follows ongoing instability in northern Mozambique, where an armed insurgency has persisted since 2017. According to 2026 United Nations assessments, the conflict has affected over 1 million people, with UNICEF reporting approximately 412,000 individuals currently displaced across 20 northern districts. The organizations emphasized the urgent need for government accountability as the region continues to face significant humanitarian challenges and infrastructure destruction.