Dec 4, 2025
The Degrading Freedom of Religion or Belief Conditions in North Korea Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on North Korea: North Korea…
Dec 9, 2025
Vietnam Represses Independent Religious CommunitiesWashington D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Vietnam: Vietnam Country Update – While Vietnam has made…
Dec 11, 2025
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Rachel LaserWashington, DC – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced the appointment of Rachel Laser to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
Dec 12, 2025
Iraqis Face Ongoing Sectarianism, Genocide-Related Religious Freedom Challenges Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Iraq Country Update…
Dec 19, 2025
The op-ed was originally published by The Hill on December 19, 2025.By U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif MahmoodThe two most populous countries in the world have very troubling issues related to…
Dec 23, 2025
USCIRF Welcomes SEAS Envoy Confirmation, Urges Further ConfirmationsWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the Senate’s confirmation of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun as United…
Jan 9, 2026
While President Trump Designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, Other Countries Need to Be Called Out as Religious Freedom Violators as WellWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission…
Jan 28, 2026
The Egyptian Government’s Escalation Against Religious Minorities Reinforces USCIRF’s Recommendation for Placement on the Special Watch List Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
Feb 6, 2026
Religious Minorities in India Suffer Escalating AttacksWashington D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) calls on the U.S. government to urge Indian officials to hold perpetrators of targeted violence…
Feb 13, 2026
Congress Should Ban Lobbying by Countries that Violate FoRBWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urges the U.S. government to publicly identify and admonish foreign governments that…