Release International is an international organization for monitoring and reporting persecution of Christians around the world and helping the victims of that persecution. It is considered one of the "leading persecution watchdogs", which serves Christians in more than 30 countries.
Among the main declared objectives of the association are:
Release International supports and publishes a magazine called "Release".
Before the 2008 Olympic Games, the organization urged the Chinese Government to guarantee the freedom of worship for all its citizens.