Joshua Williams, a religious freedom advocate with Open Doors International, spoke at the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly on Oct. 28, urging U.S. churches to raise awareness of the plight of persecuted Christians in Africa. As multiple conflicts rage in Africa and Christians suffer intense persecution in several African countries, many in the U.S. are unaware of their struggles. During his talk, Williams addressed the plight of persecuted Africans who are suffering in silence. Specifically, he focused on women and girls, who make up the majority of the victims of persecution in Africa. “It is horror and hell,” Williams stated.