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Highlights from USCIRF’s 2025 Annual ReportNumbers-at-a-Glance16 countries recommended for “country of particular concern” (CPC) designation12 countries recommended for the State Department’s “Special Watch List” (SWL)7 entities recommended…
May 16, 2025
The religious freedom situation in Azerbaijan remains highly restricted. The government subjects virtually all religious practices to intrusive state oversight. Shi'a Muslims who do not operate within the government's preferred…
This summary provides an overview of USCIRF's hearing, "Religious Freedom Conditions in Azerbaijan." Witnesses discussed the state of religious freedom in Azerbaijan and shared recommendations for the U.S. government to support religious freedom in the…
Religious freedom conditions in Azerbaijan remain highly restricted. The government’s total control of religious life and affairs leaves no room for independent religious affiliations, expression, or activities. This report provides updates on the…
Aug 29, 2025
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in AzerbaijanWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Azerbaijan Country Update – Religious freedom conditions…
Sep 25, 2025
Congress Takes Encouraging, Bipartisan Steps on International Religious Freedom Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the introduction of H.Res 738. This resolution demonstrates…
Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela are the most clearly authoritarian states in Latin America and the region’s most flagrant FoRB violators. All three countries use similar methods of repressing religious freedom, including harassment of religious…
Nov 18, 2025
A Triad Repressing Religious Freedom is Led by Three Latin American Authoritarian GovernmentsWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Patterns of Religious…
Nov 21, 2025
Cuba and Nicaragua have ranked among the world’s most repressive governments toward religious freedom for years. In 2025, exiles and civil society organizations reported continuing severe restrictions on religious communities, including…