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 19, 2025
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in EgyptWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on religious freedom in Egypt:Egypt Country Update – This…
This report assesses the situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Egypt. While in certain respects the government continues to support initiatives that selectively promote religious diversity and tolerance, Egypt is systematically enforcing…
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…
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…
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…
While Vietnam has made notable strides embracing recognized religious groups, these efforts are done at the expense of adherents of independent religious communities who continue to face repression of their faith. This publication examines Vietnam’s…
Dec 9, 2025
Vietnam Represses Independent Religious CommunitiesWashington D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Vietnam: Vietnam Country Update – While Vietnam has made…
Dec 30, 2025
The Egyptian government continues to systematically restrict freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) by enforcing laws, policies, and judicial decisions that repress non-Muslim and Muslim religious minority communities. Such FoRB violations…