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Torture and Ill Treatment are Tools of Violating Religious Freedom
Oct 20, 2025 Torture and Ill Treatment are Tools of Violating Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on religious freedom and torture:…
Religious Freedom and the Prohibition of Torture and Ill Treatment
Governments around the world continue to breach international law by engaging in torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment (“ill treatment”) of individuals. In promoting international religious freedom, the U.S. government is required to…
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Rachel Laser
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 (…
Evolving Legal Threats to Religious Protections in East Africa
This factsheet examines current and proposed regulatory frameworks in five East African countries—Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—that collectively demonstrate a mix of growing restrictions alongside constitutional protections. All five are…
Youth Voices Advancing Religious Freedom in East Africa
Dec 31, 2025  Youth play a crucial role in promoting religious freedom in Africa by advocating for greater religious literacy, inclusivity, and understanding. In East Africa, young people face challenges to religious freedom. The Youth Tolerance…
Hearing on FoRB Violations Against Christians Abroad
Jan 13 WHEN: Jan 13th 10:00am - Jan 13th 12:00pm…
While President Trump Designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, Other Countries Need to Be Called Out as Religious Freedom Violators as Well
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…
The Endangerment of Jews: The Rise of Antisemitism Abroad
Mar 18 WHEN: Mar 18th 10:00am…
USCIRF Releases 2026 Annual Report: Exposes Egregious Religious Freedom Abuses From Key Nations
Mar 4, 2026   USCIRF Releases 2026 Annual Report: Exposes Egregious Religious Freedom Abuses From Key NationsWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released its 2026 Annual Report. The…
Christian Persecution Hearing Summary
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing on Christian persecution abroad. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif Mahmood led the hearing, which included testimony from members of civil…