Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is a Christian human rights and aid organization. Christian Solidarity International (CSI) was founded by Rev. Hansjürg Stückelberger on April 15, 1977 in Binz bei Maur, Zurich, following silent marches for persecuted Christians in 1975, when 15,000 people took to the streets in Zurich and Bern. As a human rights organization CSI campaigns on behalf of persecuted Christians and religious minorities. At the same time, CSI provides practical help in 14 countries as well as emergency and disaster relief. CSI has affiliates in seven countries. CSI-International and CSI-Switzerland have their headquarters in Binz bei Maur, Zurich.