At the UN podium, Minaj drew attention to what she described as a rising wave of violence against Christians in Nigeria.
She said: “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed. Churches have been burned. Families have been torn apart. Entire communities live in fear simply because of how they pray.”
Minaj emphasized that the issue is not limited to Nigeria, noting that similar threats to religious communities exist in other countries as well. “Sadly, this problem is not only growing in Nigeria but also in many other countries across the world. It demands urgent action,” she added.
She made it clear that protecting Christians is not about taking sides, but about uniting humanity. “Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about dividing people. It is about uniting humanity,” she said.
Turning to the role of international institutions, Minaj stressed: “When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart should break a little. The foundation of the United Nations, with its core mandate to ensure peace and security, should shake.”
Minaj also commended peacebuilders and faith leaders who refuse to ignore rising intolerance, violence, and threats, saying she was inspired by their work to build interfaith ties and fight for security and liberty for all who pray.
She concluded by urging global solidarity: “I hope this will encourage all of us to urgently work together to ensure every person can enjoy the right to believe, to worship, and to live in peace.”
Her speech, organized in collaboration with U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz and adviser Alex Bruesewitz, comes amid growing international concern over religious persecution in Nigeria.
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