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USCIRF Condemns Religious Incitement Over Israel-Gaza Conflict
Oct 11, 2023 USCIRF Condemns Religious Incitement Over Israel-Gaza Conflict Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemned religious incitement related to the emerging conflict between Israel and…
25th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
In October 1998, the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) elevated freedom of religion or belief as a U.S. foreign policy priority. This landmark law mandates that U.S. policy include condemning violations of religious freedom abroad and assisting…
Nasrin Soutudeh
Gender: Female Perpetrator: Iran Religion or Belief: Unspecified Reports of Torture: Yes Reports of Medical Neglect…
USCIRF Conversation: Religious Freedom in the Sahel Region of Africa
Nov 09 WHEN: Nov 9th 3:30pm - Nov 9th 4:30pm…
USCIRF Alarmed by Attacks on Religious Sites During Armed Conflict
Nov 3, 2023 USCIRF Alarmed by Attacks on Religious Sites During Armed Conflict Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed alarm over an increase in the destruction of religious sites. In both…
USCIRF Condemns Rising Antisemitism in Europe on 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
Nov 9, 2023 USCIRF Condemns Rising Antisemitism in Europe on 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) solemnly marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht by condemning the…
Freedom of Religion or Belief in the Sahel Region of Africa
This report provides an overview of religious freedom conditions in the Sahel region of Africa and highlights recent developments. The report evaluates the three countries of Sudan, Mali and Niger and discusses violent extremist groups, the fragility of…
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in the Sahel Region of Africa
Nov 14, 2023 USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Freedom in the Sahel Region of Africa Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following new report on religious freedom conditions in the…
USCIRF Condemns Iran’s Religious Persecution of Baha’is
Nov 15, 2023 USCIRF Condemns Iran’s Religious Persecution of Baha’is Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemns the Iranian government’s recent spate of arrests of Baha’is across the country. Since…
Religious Garb Restrictions
This report analyzes how countries impermissibly restrict individuals’ freedom to wear garb expressing or in accordance with their religion or belief. These restrictions typically involve governments either prohibiting or mandating the wearing of…