IDC is a voice in Washington, D.C. for Christians & other religious minorities in the Middle East and Africa. Follow us to learn about our advocacy. America's leading advocacy voice for Middle Eastern Christians. In Defense of Christians (IDC) is a non-profit and non-partisan human rights and advocacy organization based in Washington DC. IDC advocates for a Middle East in which the rights of every person are protected and respected regardless of religious creed, and in which the ancient and diverse Christian and other religious minority communities of the Middle East thrive peacefully in their native lands. IDC is committed to uniting Americans in its advocacy efforts to promote greater awareness of the plight of Christians in the Middle East.