Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award

Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Award

Description: An annual award honoring an outstanding organization or individual advancing freedom of religion or belief by standing against oppression.

Named After: Congressman Frank Wolf, long recognized as the House's "Champion of Human Rights" and "Conscience of Congress," who served 34 years in Congress and later served as Distinguished Senior Fellow at 21Wilberforce.

Award Status: Presented annually since 2018.

Geographic Scope: International (global focus on religious freedom issues)

Focus Areas:

Advancing freedom of religion or belief

Standing against oppression and persecution

International religious freedom advocacy

Peacemaking and bridge-building across faith communities

Addressing religious persecution globally

Past Recipients

• 2025: Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP)
• 2023: Pastor Bob Roberts, Jr.
• 2020: Ambassador Sam Brownback
• 2019: Archbishop Benjamin and Dr. Gloria Kwashi
• 2018: (inaugural award year)

Contact Information

21Wilberforce
• Address: 405 North Washington Street, Suite 300, Falls Church, Virginia 22046
• Phone: 571.297.3177
• Website: 21wilberforce.org

Organization Background

21Wilberforce is a Christian human rights organization dedicated to defending freedom of religion, belief, and conscience for all people. The organization works globally to advocate for persecuted communities, challenge religious repression, and expand religious freedom.