Nov 18, 2024
USCIRF Mourns the Passing of Former Commissioner Felice Gaer – A Relentless Advocate for the Dignity of Every Person
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) was saddened to learn of the recent…
Four years after USCIRF’s 2020 publication on the global persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses, countries continue to prosecute and impose harsh penalties on the community for their religious beliefs and peaceful religious activities. Hundreds of Jehovah’s…
Nov 22, 2024
USCIRF Releases Report on Persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following report:
Religious Freedom Challenges for Jehovah’s…
Dec 13, 2024
USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Key International Religious Freedom Appointments for the Incoming Donald J. Trump Administration
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the…
Dec 23, 2024
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Ariela Dubler to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Washington, DC – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced on December 20, 2024 the appointment of Ariela Dubler…
Jan 21, 2025
USCIRF Welcomes Secretary Rubio’s Confirmation, Calls for Religious Freedom Designations
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the unanimous bipartisan confirmation of Secretary of…
Feb 11, 2025
Meir Soloveichik Elected as USCIRF Vice Chair
Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) unanimously elected Meir Soloveichik as its Vice Chair following former Vice Chair Eric Ueland’s departure from the…
Feb 15, 2025
USCIRF Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Execution of 21 Christians in Libya
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) solemnly commemorates the 10th anniversary of the ruthless abduction and…
Feb 28, 2025
USCIRF Releases Updated Recommendations on Asylum Seekers in Expedited Removal
Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report:
Barriers to Protection as of 2024: Updated…
Apr 11, 2025
USCIRF Welcomes Nominations to Advance International Religious Freedom and Combat AntisemitismWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes President Donald J. Trump’s nominations of former…