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USCIRF Annual Report Press Conference
May 3, 2006 U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING RELEASE OF 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE ON COUNTRIES OF PARTICULAR CONCERN…
USCIRF's 2013 Annual Report on the State of International Religious Freedom Identifies World's Worst Violators
Apr 30, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2013| By USCIRF Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent federal advisory body created by the International Religious Freedom…
The Continued Need to Combat Anti-Semitism
Nov 10, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2014 | USCIRF WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two anniversaries this month highlight the importance of continually confronting and combatting anti-Semitism wherever and whenever it arises.…
Turkey: Reopen Halki
Nov 20, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 20, 2014 | USCIRF WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today urged the Turkish government to reopen the Greek Orthodox Halki Seminary, the…
USCIRF Commemorates the Centennial Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Apr 23, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2015 | USCIRF WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today solemnly marks the 100 year anniversary of the tragic killing of over one million…
Turkey: Reopen Halki Seminary
Nov 24, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 24, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) calls on the Turkish government to reopen the Greek Orthodox Theological School of Halki,…
Turkey: Mixed Findings on Textbooks
Dec 17, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C – A new study of textbooks used in Turkey’s compulsory “Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge” class found both improvements and issues of concern. The U.S.…
LAOS: President Obama – Highlight Religious Freedom Concerns
Sep 1, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2016   WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Obama soon will visit Laos to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the U.S. Commission on International…
TURKEY: USCIRF Delegation Visits Imprisoned U.S. Citizen Pastor Andrew Brunson
Oct 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2017 TURKEY: USCIRF Delegation Visits Imprisoned U.S. Citizen Pastor Andrew Brunson Pastor Brunson says, "Knowing that I am not forgotten is important to me" WASHINGTON, D.C. – Almost…
Press Release: USCIRF Vice Chairwoman Kristina Arriaga Testifies Before the House Oversight Committee
Oct 11, 2017  USCIRF Vice Chairwoman Kristina Arriaga Testifies Before the House Oversight Committee Arriaga tells Members that religious freedom violations “have security implications for the United States"  …
USCIRF Strongly Condemns New Indictment Against Pastor Andrew Brunson, Including Possible Life Sentence
Mar 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2018 USCIRF Strongly Condemns New Indictment Against Pastor Andrew Brunson, Including Possible Life Sentence “USCIRF urges President Trump and others in the administration to redouble…
Turkey Misses Opportunity to Release Pastor Andrew Brunson, Sets Next Hearing to May 7
Apr 16, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 16, 2018   Turkey Misses Opportunity to Release Pastor Andrew Brunson, Sets Next Hearing for May 7 “We are deeply disappointed that Turkish officials today decided to prolong their…
Turkey Postpones Hearing to July 18, Sends Pastor Andrew Brunson Back to Prison
May 7, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2018     Turkey Postpones Hearing to July 18, Sends Pastor Andrew Brunson Back to Prison “The judge’s decision at the conclusion of today’s hearing to dismiss all of the…
Pastor Andrew Brunson Returned to Turkish Prison
Jul 18, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2018   Pastor Andrew Brunson Returned to Turkish Prison “The government of Turkey continues to make a mockery of justice in its treatment of Pastor Brunson,” said USCIRF Vice Chair…
Pastor Brunson Is Released
Oct 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2018   Pastor Andrew Brunson Is Released “While we welcome this good news, we should not lose sight of other religious freedom concerns in this country,” said Commissioner…
Pastor Andrew Brunson and Wife Depart Turkey
Oct 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2018   Pastor Andrew Brunson and Wife Depart Turkey Commissioner Tony Perkins Accompanies Pastor Brunson and Wife Norine on Plane to U.S. “I want to again commend President…
USCIRF Calls on Yemen to Release Persecuted Baha’is
Oct 29, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2018     USCIRF Calls on Yemen to Release Persecuted Baha’is The accused include eight women and a teenage girl and the penalty for many is death WASHINGTON, DC — Tenzin…
USCIRF Commissioner Andy Khawaja Adopts Yemeni Religious Prisoner of Conscience
Jan 3, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC – Andy Khawaja, Commissioner on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), today announced his adoption of Hamid Kamal Mohammad bin Haydara, a Yemeni member of the Baha’i…
USCIRF Expresses Condolences on Death of Armenian Patriarch, Mesrob II, and Calls on Turkey to Allow Free Election of New Patriarch
Mar 8, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2019   USCIRF Expresses Condolences on Death of Armenian Patriarch, Mesrob II, and Calls on Turkey to Allow Free Election of New Patriarch   WASHINGTON, DC – The United States…
USCIRF Condemns Erdogan’s Threats to Change Status of Hagia Sophia
Mar 28, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2019   USCIRF Condemns Erdogan’s Threats to Change Status of Hagia Sophia   WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today…
USCIRF Calls on Houthi Court in Yemen to Overturn Death Sentence for Religious Prisoner of Conscience Hamid bin Haydara
Jul 1, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              July 1, 2019   USCIRF Calls on Houthi Court in Yemen to Overturn Death Sentence for Religious Prisoner of Conscience Hamid bin Haydara…
USCIRF Urges U.S. Policymakers to Remain Engaged on Religious Freedom in Turkey
Sep 26, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2019 USCIRF Urges U.S. Policymakers to Remain Engaged on Religious Freedom in Turkey Calls on Turkish Government to Cease Interference in Religious Elections   WASHINGTON, DC…
USCIRF Responds to Yom Kippur Attack in Germany
Oct 9, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2019 USCIRF Responds to Yom Kippur Attack in Germany   Washington, DC (Oct. 9, 2019) –  Based on emerging reports of the killing of at least two people near a…
USCIRF Statement on Turkish Offensive in Northeast Syria
Oct 9, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2019   USCIRF Statement on Turkish Offensive in Northeast Syria   WASHINGTON, DC – In response to news reports that Turkey has launched airstrikes on the border region of…
USCIRF Statement on Anniversary of Pastor Andrew Brunson’s Release
Oct 10, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2019   USCIRF Statement on Anniversary of Pastor Andrew Brunson’s Release   WASHINGTON, DC – On October 12, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF…
USCIRF Raises Alarm Over Reports that Houthi Court in Yemen May Deport Baha’is
Oct 13, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2019   WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is alarmed over reports that a Houthi court in Yemen may deport and confiscate the assets…
USCIRF Condemns Turkish Air Strikes on Sinjar
Nov 7, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019     USCIRF Condemns Turkish Air Strikes on Sinjar   WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemns recent Turkish air…
USCIRF Welcomes the State Department’s Designations of the World’s Worst Violators of Religious Freedom
Dec 24, 2019 USCIRF Welcomes the State Department’s Designations of the World’s Worst Violators of Religious Freedom Hopes to See Strong Action in Response WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious…
USCIRF Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Cautions Against Rising Anti-Semitism
Jan 24, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2020   USCIRF Honors International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Cautions Against Rising Anti-Semitism   WASHINGTON, DC – On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January…
USCIRF Deplores Houthi Order to Execute Hamid bin Haydara and Dissolve Baha’i Institutions in Yemen
Mar 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2020 USCIRF Deplores Houthi Order to Execute Hamid bin Haydara and Dissolve Baha’i Institutions in Yemen Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious…
USCIRF Calls on Houthis in Yemen to Abide by Commitment to Release Hamid bin Haydara
Apr 9, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2020 USCIRF Calls on Houthis in Yemen to Abide by Commitment to Release Hamid bin Haydara Washington DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urges…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Laos
May 6, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   May 6, 2020 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Laos Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the…
USCIRF Applauds Executive Order to Advance International Religious Freedom
Jun 2, 2020 USCIRF Applauds Executive Order to Advance International Religious Freedom Washington, DC –The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today welcomed President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on…
Gayle Manchin Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Tony Perkins and Anurima Bhargava as Vice Chairs
Jun 16, 2020 Gayle Manchin Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Tony Perkins and Anurima Bhargava as Vice Chairs Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today elected…
USCIRF Condemns Turkish Military Operations in Northern Iraq
Jun 19, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2020 USCIRF Condemns Turkish Military Operations in Northern Iraq Calls on Turkish President to Cease Air Strikes and Violence Targeting Civilian Areas Washington, DC – The U.S.…
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Charles Schumer’s Appointment of Frederick A. Davie to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Jun 19, 2020 USCIRF Welcomes Senator Charles Schumer’s Appointment of Frederick A. Davie to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced on June 17…
USCIRF Decries Decision to Change Status of the Hagia Sophia
Jul 10, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USCIRF Decries Decision to Change Status of the Hagia Sophia  Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) decries the decision of Turkey’s…
USCIRF Commends Release of Religious Prisoner of Conscience Hamid Bin Haydara and 5 Other Baha’is in Yemen
Jul 31, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USCIRF Commends Release of Religious Prisoner of Conscience Hamid Bin Haydara and 5 Other Baha’is in Yemen Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
USCIRF Calls for Action on UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Aug 21, 2020 USCIRF Calls for Action on UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recognizes the United Nations’…
USCIRF Urges Administration to Increase Refugee Resettlement Ceiling
Sep 22, 2020 USCIRF Urges Administration to Increase Refugee Resettlement Ceiling Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today reiterated its recommendation that the U.S.…
USCIRF Releases Ritual Slaughter Factsheet Highlighting Range of Restrictions across Europe
Oct 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2020 USCIRF Releases Ritual Slaughter Factsheet Highlighting Range of Restrictions across Europe Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
USCIRF Releases New Report about Attacks against Houses of Worship and Religious Leaders in Burkina Faso
Oct 9, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USCIRF Releases New Report about Attacks against Houses of Worship and Religious Leaders in Burkina Faso Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF…
USCIRF Releases Groundbreaking Report on the Enforcement of Blasphemy Laws Globally
Dec 9, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: USCIRF Releases Groundbreaking Report on the Enforcement of Blasphemy Laws Globally WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released a…
USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Brunei
Dec 11, 2020 USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Brunei Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a new report on ongoing religious freedom issues in Brunei: Brunei Factsheet –…
USCIRF Releases New Report about Key U.S. Government IRF Vacancies for Biden Administration to Fill
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…
USCIRF Welcomes Announcement that Refugee Ceiling will Increase Next Fiscal Year
Feb 5, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes Announcement that Refugee Ceiling will Increase Next Fiscal Year Encourages Prioritization of the Most Vulnerable Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
USCIRF Condemns Houthis for Summoning 19 Baha’is to Stand Trial on Spurious Charges
Feb 11, 2021 USCIRF Condemns Houthis for Summoning 19 Baha’is to Stand Trial on Spurious Charges Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today condemned Houthi authorities for…
USCIRF Applauds U.S. Senate Bipartisan Efforts to Create the Senate Human Rights Commission
Mar 2, 2021 USCIRF Applauds U.S. Senate Bipartisan Efforts to Create the Senate Human Rights Commission Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) applauds the reintroduction of a…
USCIRF Highlights Impact of Financial Restrictions on Civil Society
Mar 30, 2021 USCIRF Highlights Impact of Financial Restrictions on Civil Society Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following factsheet on the impact of…
USCIRF Releases Report on Antisemitism in Europe and Implications for U.S. Policy
Apr 14, 2021 USCIRF Releases Report on Antisemitism in Europe and Implications for U.S. Policy Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released a new report titled “…
USCIRF Reiterates its Call to Urgently Increase the Refugee Ceiling
Apr 20, 2021 USCIRF Reiterates its Call to Urgently Increase the Refugee Ceiling Encourages Prioritization of the Most Vulnerable WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) joins in the…
USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
Apr 21, 2021 USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy No Longer Recommends Three Countries for Special Watch List Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom…
USCIRF Welcomes Administration’s Historic Decision to Recognize Armenian Genocide
Apr 24, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes Administration’s Historic Decision to Recognize Armenian Genocide Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes President Joseph R. Biden’s historic decision to recognize the…
USCIRF Congratulates Outgoing Chair, Gayle Manchin, Welcomes New Chair, Anurima Bhargava
May 3, 2021 USCIRF Congratulates Outgoing Chair, Gayle Manchin, Welcomes New Chair, Anurima Bhargava Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) congratulated its former Chair Gayle Manchin…
USCIRF Welcomes President Biden’s Announcement to Raise the Refugee Ceiling
May 4, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes President Biden’s Announcement to Raise the Refugee Ceiling Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes President Joseph R. Biden’s announcement…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Violent Islamist Groups in the Central Sahel
May 5, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Report on Violent Islamist Groups in the Central Sahel Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on…
USCIRF Welcomes the Release of State Department’s 2020 International Religious Freedom Report
May 12, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes the Release of State Department’s 2020 International Religious Freedom Report   Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) congratulates the State…
USCIRF Commissioner Nury Turkel Makes Fortune's List of World's 50 Greatest Leaders
May 14, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 USCIRF Commissioner Nury Turkel Makes Fortune's List of World's 50 Greatest Leaders Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
USCIRF Releases Factsheet Highlighting Nonbelievers in Africa
Jun 11, 2021 USCIRF Releases Factsheet Highlighting Nonbelievers in Africa Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report highlighting the…
Nadine Maenza Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nury Turkel as Vice Chair
Jun 15, 2021 Nadine Maenza Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nury Turkel as Vice Chair Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
USCIRF Welcomes White House Nominations for International Religious Freedom Roles
Jul 30, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes White House Nominations for International Religious Freedom Roles   Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes President Joseph R. Biden’s…
USCIRF Welcomes President Biden’s Appointments of Khizr Khan and Sharon Kleinbaum
Aug 3, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes President Biden’s Appointments of Khizr Khan and Sharon Kleinbaum Washington, DC – President Joseph R. Biden announced the appointments of Khizr Khan and Sharon Kleinbaum to the U.S. Commission on…
USCIRF Releases New Factsheet on Destruction of Cemeteries
Sep 1, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Factsheet on Destruction of Cemeteries Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on the destruction of…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Houthi Religious Repression in Yemen
Sep 15, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Report on Houthi Religious Repression in Yemen Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new country update…
USCIRF Troubled by Violent Attacks on Durga Puja Procession in Bangladesh
Oct 20, 2021 USCIRF Troubled by Violent Attacks on Durga Puja Procession in Bangladesh Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed its deep concern about the attacks this…
USCIRF Releases New Report about Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka
Oct 21, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Report about Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Sri Lanka Country…
USCIRF Releases Factsheet Reiterating its Recommendations for State Department CPC and SWL Designations
Nov 5, 2021 USCIRF Releases Factsheet Reiterating its Recommendations for State Department CPC and SWL Designations Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Violations in Belarus
Nov 23, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Violations in Belarus Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following report on religious…
USCIRF Releases New Report about Protecting Religious Freedom Online
Dec 3, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Report about Protecting Religious Freedom Online Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following factsheet on safeguarding…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Violations in Turkey
Dec 3, 2021 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Violations in Turkey Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Turkey Country…
USCIRF Welcomes Confirmation of a New Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
Dec 17, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes Confirmation of a New Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom USCIRF Looks Forward to Working with Ambassador Hussain Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious…
USCIRF Observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jan 27, 2022 USCIRF Observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day Calls for Swift Confirmation of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Washington, DC – On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the U.S.…
USCIRF Applauds Permanent Reauthorization of Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
Apr 13, 2022 USCIRF Applauds Permanent Reauthorization of Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the permanent…
USCIRF Releases 2022 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
Apr 25, 2022 USCIRF Releases 2022 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy  Recommends Afghanistan as Country of Particular Concern Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious…
Frederick A. Davie Reappointed as USCIRF Commissioner
Apr 27, 2022 Frederick A. Davie Reappointed as USCIRF Commissioner Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has reappointed Commissioner Frederick A. Davie to the U.S. Commission on International…
USCIRF Welcomes Reappointed and Newly Appointed Commissioners, Expresses Gratitude to Outgoing Commissioners
May 13, 2022 USCIRF Welcomes Reappointed and Newly Appointed Commissioners, Expresses Gratitude to Outgoing Commissioners Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today welcomed the…
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Mitch McConnell’s Appointments of Abraham Cooper and Eric Ueland to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Jun 10, 2022 USCIRF Welcomes Senator Mitch McConnell’s Appointments of Abraham Cooper and Eric Ueland to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom   Washington, DC – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)…
USCIRF Welcomes President Joe Biden’s Appointment of Stephen Schneck to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Jun 15, 2022 USCIRF Welcomes President Joe Biden’s Appointment of Stephen Schneck to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – President Joseph R. Biden announced on June 15, 2022 the appointment of…
Nury Turkel Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Abraham Cooper as Vice Chair
Jun 21, 2022 Nury Turkel Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Abraham Cooper as Vice Chair Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Qatar
Jun 24, 2022 USCIRF Releases New Report on Qatar Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Increasing Religious Freedom Restrictions on…
USCIRF Commemorates the Eighth Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide
Aug 3, 2022 USCIRF Commemorates the Eighth Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today joined communities around the world in…
USCIRF Welcomes President Joe Biden’s Appointment of Mohamed Hag Magid to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Aug 12, 2022 USCIRF Welcomes President Joe Biden’s Appointment of Mohamed Hag Magid to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – President Joseph R. Biden announced on August 10, 2022, the appointment…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Blasphemy in Southeast Asia
Oct 19, 2022 USCIRF Releases New Report on Blasphemy in Southeast Asia Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Blasphemy and Related Laws in ASEAN Member Countries…
USCIRF Observes International Religious Freedom Day
Oct 27, 2022 USCIRF Observes International Religious Freedom Day Calls for U.S. Special Adviser on IRF within the National Security Council  Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today commemorates…
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom Implications of Official and Favored Religions
Nov 17, 2022 USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom Implications of Official and Favored Religions Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Global Overview of…
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka
Nov 23, 2022 USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Sri Lanka Country Update – This report provides an…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief Victims List
Dec 2, 2022 USCIRF Releases New Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief Victims List Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)…
USCIRF Releases Report on Blasphemy Charges in Turkey
Dec 6, 2022 USCIRF Releases Report on Blasphemy Charges in Turkey  Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following report: Blasphemy Charges in Turkey – This report reviews Turkey…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Tolerance Promotion and Religious Freedom
Dec 13, 2022 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Tolerance Promotion and Religious Freedom Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Tolerance, Religious Freedom…
USCIRF Observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jan 27, 2023 USCIRF Observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day by remembering the six million Jews…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Concerns in Central Africa
Feb 9, 2023 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Concerns in Central Africa   Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Religious Freedom Concerns in…
USCIRF Expresses Concern for the Integrity of Religious Sites in Jerusalem Area
Feb 16, 2023 USCIRF Expresses Concern for the Integrity of Religious Sites in Jerusalem Area Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reiterates the importance of ensuring freedom of worship and maintaining…
USCIRF Concerned by Religious Freedom Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2023 USCIRF Concerned by Religious Freedom Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military…
USCIRF Releases New Report on African Traditional and Indigenous Religions
Apr 4, 2023 USCIRF Releases New Report on African Traditional and Indigenous Religions Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on African traditional and indigenous…
USCIRF Documents 2,000 Victims, Calls Attention to Millions Persecuted for Religion or Belief
May 5, 2023 USCIRF Documents 2,000 Victims, Calls Attention to Millions Persecuted for Religion or Belief Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today surpassed 2,000 individuals included in its …
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen
May 11, 2023 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on religious freedom in…
USCIRF Thanks Outgoing Commissioner Sharon Kleinbaum
May 12, 2023 USCIRF Thanks Outgoing Commissioner Sharon Kleinbaum Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expresses gratitude to Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum for her time and commitment to promoting freedom of religion or…
USCIRF Welcomes the Release of State Department’s 2022 International Religious Freedom Report
May 15, 2023 USCIRF Welcomes the Release of State Department’s 2022 International Religious Freedom Report Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) commends the State Department…
USCIRF Calls for Immediate Release of Baha’is Forcibly Disappeared by the Houthis in Yemen
Jun 2, 2023 USCIRF Calls for Immediate Release of Baha’is Forcibly Disappeared by the Houthis in Yemen Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemns last week’s Houthi attack on a peaceful gathering of Yemeni…
Abraham Cooper Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Frederick A. Davie as Vice Chair
Jun 5, 2023 Abraham Cooper Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Frederick A. Davie as Vice Chair Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (…