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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 Concerned by France’s Expanding Interpretation of Ban on Religious Outfits in Public Schools
Sep 8, 2023 USCIRF Concerned by France’s Expanding Interpretation of Ban on Religious Outfits in Public Schools Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is troubled by France’s decision to prohibit the…
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…
Kyrgyzstan Country Update
This report provides an overview of the religious freedom landscape in Kyrgyzstan by outlining the laws and trends that impact religious communities’ ability to freely practice their beliefs. The government unduly restricts religious activities through…
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Kyrgyzstan
Oct 3, 2023 USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Kyrgyzstan Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Kyrgyzstan Country Update - This report provides an…
USCIRF Condemns Religious Incitement Over Israel-Gaza Conflict
Oct 11, 2023 USCIRF Condemns Religious Incitement Over Israel-Gaza Conflict Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemned religious incitement related to the emerging conflict between Israel and…
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 Conversation: Religious Freedom in the Sahel Region of Africa
Nov 09 WHEN: Nov 9th 3:30pm - Nov 9th 4:30pm…
USCIRF Alarmed by Attacks on Religious Sites During Armed Conflict
Nov 3, 2023 USCIRF Alarmed by Attacks on Religious Sites During Armed Conflict Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed alarm over an increase in the destruction of religious sites. In both…