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USCIRF Hearing: State-Sanctioned Religious Freedom Violations and Coercion by Saudi Arabia and Iran
Dec 08 WHEN: Dec 8th 10:30am - Dec 8th 12:00pm…
USCIRF Conversation on the Global Compact on Refugees
Feb 02 WHEN: Feb 2nd 11:00am - Feb 2nd 12:00pm…
Christians in Extreme Danger in Afghanistan
Jan 28, 2022 The situation for the Christian community in Afghanistan has grown ever more perilous since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021. There have been accounts of the Taliban going door to door seeking…
Hadi Rahimi
Additional Name(s): Moslem Rahimi, Moslim Rahimi, هادی رحیمی Gender: Male Perpetrator: Iran Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant…
Sakineh Behjati
Additional Name(s): Mehri, سکینه بهجتی Gender: Female Current Location: Lakan Prison, Rasht Perpetrator: Iran Religion or Belief: Christian –…
The Hill: Biden Must Prioritize the Resettlement of Afghanistan’s Religious Minorities
Mar 1, 2022 This op-ed was originally published by The Hill on March 1, 2022 By USCIRF Chair Nadine Maenza and USCIRF Commissioner Frederick A. Davie  Last August was a life changing moment for the world, as the Taliban…
Newsweek: Say Her Name - Women Persecuted for Their Religion or Belief
Mar 8, 2022 This op-ed was originally published by Newsweek on March 8, 2022. By USCIRF Commissioners Anurima Bhargava and Tony Perkins Gulmira Imin is a Uyghur Muslim in China, former administrator of the Uyghur-language…
The Status of Religious Freedom for the Baha’i Community
Mar 18, 2022 Founded in 19th century Persia—present day Iran—the Baha’i faith is the second most widespread religion in the world and has communities in most territories and countries across the globe. However, several…
Mahnaz Jan Nesar
Additional Name(s): Mahnaz Jannesar, مهناز جان ‌نثار Gender: Female Current Location: Bandar Abbas Prison Perpetrator: Iran Ethnic Group: Fars…
Maral Rasti
Additional Name(s): مارال راستی Gender: Female Current Location: Bandar Abbas Prison Perpetrator: Iran Ethnic Group: Fars…