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Religious Freedom and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
This report highlights the deterioration of religious freedom conditions in Afghanistan in the two years since the Taliban takeover of the country. Through a series of edicts, decrees, and circular letters, the Taliban have systematically restricted the…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
Aug 30, 2023 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on religious freedom conditions…
USCIRF Releases Updated Blasphemy Factsheet and Blasphemy Law Compendium
Sep 14, 2023 USCIRF Releases Updated Blasphemy Factsheet and Blasphemy Law Compendium Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released two new reports: Legislation Factsheet on Blasphemy – This…
Prosecuting Online Religious Activity in Kazakhstan
This report highlights the systematic targeting, prosecution, and punishment of Muslims in Kazakhstan for their online religious activity and highlights the cases of eight known individuals who have received prison sentences on this basis. Under the…
USCIRF Releases Report on the Prosecution of Online Religious Activity in Kazakhstan
Oct 2, 2023 USCIRF Releases Report on the Prosecution of Online Religious Activity in Kazakhstan Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Prosecuting Online…
Daniil Smal
Additional Name(s): Данил Смаль Gender: Male Current Location: Military Unit No. 28237, Almaty Region Perpetrator: Kazakhstan Religion or Belief…
25th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
In October 1998, the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) elevated freedom of religion or belief as a U.S. foreign policy priority. This landmark law mandates that U.S. policy include condemning violations of religious freedom abroad and assisting…
USCIRF Concerned by Pakistan’s Expulsion of Refugees and Attacks Against Ahmadiyya Muslims
Nov 6, 2023 USCIRF Concerned by Pakistan’s Expulsion of Refugees and Attacks Against Ahmadiyya Muslims Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is troubled by reports of increased detainment, violence, and…
Religious Garb Restrictions
This report analyzes how countries impermissibly restrict individuals’ freedom to wear garb expressing or in accordance with their religion or belief. These restrictions typically involve governments either prohibiting or mandating the wearing of…
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Garb and International Human Rights Law
Nov 20, 2023 USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Garb and International Human Rights Law Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Religious Garb Restrictions and…