May 01

WHEN:

May 1st 9:00am

2023 Annual Report:
Key Findings and Recommendations

Monday, May 1, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Event to open at 8:30 AM ET
Congressional remarks to begin at 8:40 AM ET

Virtual

The 2023 Annual Report documents systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom that have occurred in the last year, and provides recommendations to the U.S. government intended to deter religious persecution and promote freedom of religion and belief abroad.

The report also highlights important global developments and trends related to religious freedom during 2022, including in countries that do not meet the criteria of a "country of particular concern" (CPC) or Special Watch List (SWL). These include, for example, transnational repression and influence by religious freedom violators, laws restricting religious freedom, emerging religious freedom concerns in other countries, and other key developments.

This year’s report features new and many repeated actionable recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State, and Congress intended to deter religious persecution and promote freedom of religion and belief abroad.

Opening Remarks

  • Nury Turkel, Chair, USCIRF
  • Abraham Cooper, Vice Chair, USCIRF

This event is open to Members of Congress, congressional staff, the public, and the media. For any additional questions or interview requests, please contact [email protected].