Gender: Female
Current Location: Jinan Women’s Prison
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: July//2018
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Zheng Quanhua
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Zheng Quanhua is imprisoned for her religious activity.
In July 2018, authorities arrested Zheng reportedly in relation to her practice of Falun Gong.
In October 2019, Zheng's family was reportedly informed that the Jimo Court had sentenced her to seven years in prison.
In December 2019, Zheng was reportedly transferred to Jinan Women’s Prison.
Zheng is married with at least one child.
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Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Health Concerns: Partially disabled
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Sentence: 11 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: December//2017
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Li Yongquan
Extra Bio Info:
Li Yongquan is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
In December 2017, authorities arrested Li reportedly in relation to his practice of Falun Gong. Li was reportedly tortured in state custody and is now partially disabled.
In late 2019, Li was reportedly sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Li reportedly served time in prison previously for his adherence to Falun Gong.
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Jan 15, 2021
USCIRF Releases New Report about Key U.S. Government IRF Vacancies for Biden Administration to Fill
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following factsheet highlighting key positions in the United States government related to international religious freedom that require appointments by the incoming Biden administration:
Factsheet on Key U.S. Government IRF Positions - This factsheet provides an overview of the key political appointments within the U.S. government that have the most relevance to international religious freedom (IRF). The primary IRF positions that the president appoints derive from the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA): the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom at the State Department; the Special Adviser for International Religious Freedom on the National Security Council (NSC) staff; and three of the nine USCIRF Commissioners. In addition, various current or recent State Department special envoy and representative positions—created either by acts of Congress or by presidents or secretaries of state—are relevant to IRF promotion.
The president of the United States is responsible for nearly 4,000 political appointments throughout the federal government, including approximately 1,200 that require Senate confirmation. Some of these positions have responsibility for implementing U.S. policies designed to protect and promote religious freedom abroad.
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The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan federal government entity established by the U.S. Congress to monitor, analyze, and report on threats to religious freedom abroad. USCIRF makes foreign policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State, and Congress intended to deter religious persecution and promote freedom of religion and belief. To interview a Commissioner, please contact USCIRF at [email protected] or Danielle Ashbahian at [email protected].