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Imprisonment, Forced Disappearance, Torture – Tools China uses to Persecute Religious Leaders
Sep 26, 2025 Imprisonment, Forced Disappearance, Torture – Tools China uses to Persecute Religious Leaders  Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report:  China’s…
The Responsibility of Host Countries to Protect Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution — Examples from South and Southeast Asia
As the refugee population increases, including those fleeing religious persecution, more than two-thirds remain in neighboring countries. Cases in South and Southeast Asia, such as Uyghurs in Thailand, Afghans in Pakistan, and the Rohingya in Bangladesh…
USCIRF Releases Report on Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
Oct 1, 2025  USCIRF Releases Report on Refugees Fleeing Religious PersecutionWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on refugees fleeing religious persecution:The Responsibility of…
The IRF Ambassador: A Key Component of U.S. Leadership on Religious Freedom
Oct 3, 2025  The U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, often referred to as the IRF Ambassador, plays a vital role in the U.S. government’s promotion of international religious freedom. Pursuant to the International Religious…
USCIRF Condemns Nationwide Detention of Church Leaders across China
Oct 16, 2025  USCIRF Condemns Nationwide Detention of Church Leaders across China Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
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…
Religious Freedom in Syria’s Post-Assad Transition
Nov 13 WHEN: Nov 13th 10:30am - Nov 13th 12:00pm…
China Hearing Summary
On October 16, 2025, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing: State-Controlled Religion in China. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif Mahmood led the hearing. Members of civil society participated as…
Syria Hearing Summary
On November 13, 2025, the U.S Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing entitled Religious Freedom in Syria’s Post-Assad Transition. USCIRF Commissioners Meir Soloveichik and Stephen Schneck led the hearing, which included…