The ECLJ calls on Brussels to protect the rights of Christians in Syria, Algeria, and Morocco

The European Center for Law and Justice (ECLJ) held a series of diplomatic meetings in Brussels aimed at drawing the attention of European policymakers to the critical situation facing Christian communities in Syria, Algeria, and Morocco. The main goal of the mission is to achieve full recognition of civil rights and guarantees of religious freedom for Christians in these regions.

According to the ECLJ’s , the highlight of the three-day initiative was a conference at the European Parliament held on September 8, 2026. During the event, participants discussed the future of Christians in Syria amid the political transition triggered by the rise to power of a regime that emerged from the “Al-Nusra Front” (a terrorist organization banned in Russia). Human rights activists emphasized that the interests of the Christian population must not be neglected as the new government seeks to establish relations with the West.

Syrian religious and political leaders took part in the discussions, which were organized with the participation of EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Mairead McGuinness and Co-Chair of the International Roundtable on Religious Freedom Nadine Maenza. Syrian religious and political leaders took part. Bishops George Masri of Aleppo and George Assadourian of Damascus addressed members of the European Parliament and representatives of the EU’s foreign service, stating that Christians are not seeking privileges, but only demand equality before the law and full participation in Syria’s state institutions.

In parallel with the conference, representatives of the organization held a series of meetings with members of the European Commission to raise issues regarding the protection of the rights of religious minorities in Algeria and Morocco as well.