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USCIRF at TLHRC Hearing: "Freedom of Belief: Countering Religious Violence"
May 24 WHEN: May 24th 2:00pm…
USCIRF Calls for Accountability for Iran’s Crimes Against Humanity
Mar 13, 2024 USCIRF Calls for Accountability for Iran’s Crimes Against Humanity Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) urges the U.S. government to support a United Nations (UN) Security Council referral…
USCIRF Releases 2024 Annual Report with New Recommendations for U.S. Policy
May 1, 2024 USCIRF Releases 2024 Annual Report with New Recommendations for U.S. Policy Highlights State of Religious Freedom Abroad after 25 Years of IRFA Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today…
2024 Annual Report
Highlights from USCIRF’s 2024 Annual Report Numbers-at-a-Glance 17 countries recommended for “country of particular concern” (CPC) designation 1 new country recommended for CPC designation 11 countries recommended for the State Department’s “Special…
USCIRF Calls for Additional Sanctions Amidst New Harsh Enforcement of Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Law
May 6, 2024 USCIRF Calls for Additional Sanctions Amidst New Harsh Enforcement of Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Law Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) calls for additional sanctions on Iranian authorities and…
USCIRF Condemns Severe Medical Mistreatment of Imprisoned Gonabadi Sufi in Iran
Jun 17, 2024 USCIRF Condemns Severe Medical Mistreatment of Imprisoned Gonabadi Sufi in Iran Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is concerned by reports that Iranian officials are denying needed medical…
Neda Fotouhi
Additional Name(s): Neda Fotoohi Gender: Female Current Location: Evin Prison Perpetrator: Iran Religion or Belief: Erfan-e Halgheh Practitioner…
Turkey Country Update
This report examines religious freedom developments in the first half of 2024, as well as ongoing factors affecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) within Turkey. It outlines how Turkish religious nationalism has contributed to these restrictions…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Turkey
Jul 26, 2024 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Turkey Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)  released the following new report: Turkey Country Update – This report examines…
Misinformation and Disinformation: Implications for Freedom of Religion of Belief
This report describes the use of misinformation and disinformation by governments to restrict freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). It notes that misinformation and disinformation by governments can amplify intolerance by individuals who then harass,…