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A Right for All: Freedom of Religion or Belief in ASEAN
The report documents ASEAN’s and the Member States’ approaches to the freedom of religion or belief, underscores the religious freedom-related chal­lenges in the region that transcend country borders, and emphasizes the strategic importance of robust U.S…
The Globe Post: Religious Minority of Baha’is in Yemen Relive Iranian Nightmare
Aug 27, 2018 This op-ed originally appeared in The Globe Post on September 18, 2018. By former Commission Chair Daniel Mark Hamed bin Haydara, a leader of the Baha’i faith in Yemen, has been imprisoned…
USCIRF Urges Administration to Increase Refugee Resettlement Ceiling
Sep 22, 2020 USCIRF Urges Administration to Increase Refugee Resettlement Ceiling Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today reiterated its recommendation that the U.S.…
Factsheet: Rohingya Refugees
Click here to view the Rohingya Refugees Factsheet.   This factsheet highlights the conditions of Rohingya refugees in Southeast Asia. While the majority of Rohingya refugees have fled from Burma to Bangladesh, a significant number have escaped to…
USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Rohingya Refugees in Southeast Asia
Oct 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Rohingya Refugees in Southeast Asia Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a new report on…
USCIRF Hearing on Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
Feb 10 WHEN: Feb 10th 10:30am - Feb 10th 12:30pm…
USCIRF Welcomes Announcement that Refugee Ceiling will Increase Next Fiscal Year
Feb 5, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes Announcement that Refugee Ceiling will Increase Next Fiscal Year Encourages Prioritization of the Most Vulnerable Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)…
USCIRF Reiterates its Call to Urgently Increase the Refugee Ceiling
Apr 20, 2021 USCIRF Reiterates its Call to Urgently Increase the Refugee Ceiling Encourages Prioritization of the Most Vulnerable WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) joins in the…
USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
Apr 21, 2021 USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy No Longer Recommends Three Countries for Special Watch List Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom…
USCIRF Welcomes President Biden’s Announcement to Raise the Refugee Ceiling
May 4, 2021 USCIRF Welcomes President Biden’s Announcement to Raise the Refugee Ceiling Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes President Joseph R. Biden’s announcement…