Aug 19, 2021
We have seen a significant deterioration in religious freedom conditions in South Asia in recent years. Blasphemy cases, forced conversions, attacks on houses of worship, hate speech, and violence targeting…
Destruction of Cemeteries – This factsheet outlines international human rights law that defines the obligations of governments to protect the cultural heritage of religious communities’ cemeteries. Additionally, it describes specific examples…
Sep 2, 2021
For the past two years, USCIRF has recommended that India be designated a Country of Particular of Concern (CPC) by the State Department due the government’s promotion of Hindu nationalist policies resulting in…
Sep 10, 2021
Islam plays a significant role in Africa’s past and present, with at least 500 million Muslims living in Africa today. While many Muslims in Africa practice their faith in peace and harmony, across the region some…
Yemen Country Update – This report assesses religious freedom conditions in Yemen. In addition to noting the alarming trends of increased Houthi persecution against Baha’is, Christians, and Jews, the report also discusses the case of religious prisoner…
Sep 15, 2021
USCIRF Releases New Report on Houthi Religious Repression in Yemen
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new country update…
Oct 20, 2021
USCIRF Troubled by Violent Attacks on Durga Puja Procession in Bangladesh
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed its deep concern about the attacks this…