As conflict, economic hardship and food shortages continue to affect Yemen, Christians and other religious minorities remain among the country's most vulnerable communities.
Large parts of Yemen are controlled by Houthi forces rather than the internationally recognised government, creating an environment where religious freedom is severely limited. Alongside the humanitarian crisis, believers from minority faiths often face discrimination, surveillance and threats because of their beliefs.
According to John Ghanim, a Yemeni-born Christian evangelist now living in the United Kingdom, pressure on Christians has increased over the past year. Ghanim, who leads Faith and Love Media, said people suspected of Christian activity have faced arrests and growing intimidation, while a number of foreign humanitarian workers have also reportedly been detained.
Although some churches serving expatriate communities continue to operate quietly, public expressions of Christianity remain highly restricted. Ghanim also claimed that members of religious minorities have sometimes struggled to access humanitarian assistance, with aid often distributed through local mosques.
Ghanim's own journey to Christianity began after he lost his Muslim faith while still living in Yemen. For several years, he continued to present himself publicly as a Muslim because of the dangers associated with leaving Islam.
After relocating to Europe, he met Christian refugees, began exploring the Christian faith and later became a follower of Jesus before eventually settling in the UK.
His decision came at a heavy personal cost. Most of his family no longer have contact with him, and he said he cannot safely return to Yemen after a religious ruling was issued against him because of his conversion.
Ghanim explained that in Yemen, where religious practice is deeply woven into everyday life, abandoning Islam is difficult to conceal. He said many Yemeni Christians continue attending mosque in order to avoid attracting attention and to protect themselves and their families.
Yemen is widely regarded as one of the world's most difficult places for Christians. Although the country's laws allow the death penalty for apostasy, there have been no widely documented recent state executions for conversion to Christianity. However, converts have reportedly been killed outside formal legal proceedings.
Reliable figures for the number of Christians in Yemen remain difficult to establish. Ghanim said many believers keep their faith secret for security reasons, while others are privately exploring Christianity without publicly identifying themselves.
Despite the risks, he believes interest in Christianity is growing among some Yemenis. He said increasing numbers of people are asking questions about the Christian faith, reading the Bible, engaging with Christian media and, in some cases, choosing to follow Jesus.
Now based in Britain, Ghanim said he regularly receives abuse and death threats online because of his faith and ministry. While some encounters with Muslims in Europe have been respectful, he said others have felt threatening.
Even so, Ghanim remains committed to sharing the Gospel. He hopes his story will encourage Christians by reminding them that no nation or individual is beyond God's reach.
This report is based on information originally published by ICC and has been rewritten and adapted for publication.
