Highlights from USCIRF’s 2024 Annual Report
Numbers-at-a-Glance
17 countries recommended for “country of particular concern” (CPC) designation
1 new country recommended for CPC designation
11 countries recommended for the State Department’s “Special…
This report provides an overview of international humanitarian law’s protections for religious sites in conflict zones. The Geneva Conventions and their accompanying Protocols establish that religious sites may not be used for military purposes or…
May 14, 2024
USCIRF Releases New Report on Protection of Religious Sites During Armed Conflict
Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Protection of Religious Sites…
This report provides an update on continuing systematic and ongoing restrictions on freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria. Several states in Nigeria currently enforce blasphemy laws to prosecute members of faith-based groups including Christians,…
Aug 9, 2024
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in Nigeria
Washington, DC — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following report:
Nigeria Country Update - This report provides an update…
This report provides an update on freedom of religion or belief in Algeria. The government currently criminalizes blasphemy and restricts religious practice, worship, and observance. It persecutes members of faith-based…
Oct 8, 2024
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Algeria
Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report:
Algeria Country Update - This report provides an update on…
Dec 26, 2024
USCIRF Welcomes the Acquittal of Rhoda Jatau
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) applauds the December 19 decision of a court in Bauchi State, Nigeria, to acquit Christian nurse…
Jan 8, 2025
USCIRF Welcomes News of Mubarak Bala’s Release from Prison in Nigeria
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes news of the release from prison of humanist Mubarak Bala. Arrested in 2020…
Mar 25, 2025
USCIRF Releases 2025 Annual ReportWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released its 2025 Annual Report. The report documents religious freedom conditions in 2024 and recommends policy…