This factsheet highlights challenges facing freedom of religion or belief in several countries in Central Africa, such as Central African Republic (CAR), Cameroon, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The politicization of religious identity and…
Feb 9, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Concerns in Central Africa
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Religious Freedom Concerns in…
Feb 16, 2023
USCIRF Expresses Concern for the Integrity of Religious Sites in Jerusalem Area
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) reiterates the importance of ensuring freedom of worship and maintaining…
Feb 24, 2023
USCIRF Concerned by Religious Freedom Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today marked the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military…
Mar 8, 2023
USCIRF Observes International Women’s Day
Brings Attention to Religious Freedom Violations Abroad Against Women
Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today commemorates International Women’s Day, and…
This issue update examines the common features of India’s 12 state-level anti-conversion laws and explains how those features are inconsistent with international human rights law. Common features of these laws include prohibitions on conversions,…
Mar 14, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on India’s State-Level Anti-Conversion Laws
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
India’s State-Level Anti-Conversion Laws…