Mar 3, 2023
USCIRF Outraged by Suspected Poison Attacks on Girls Attending School in Iran
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is outraged over reports of ongoing poison attacks affecting hundreds of…
Mar 7, 2023
USCIRF Relieved by Release of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
Calls for Release of All Prisoners of Conscience in Iran
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today expressed relief over news…
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 factsheet describes the Iranian government’s deliberate and systematic use of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) against Iranians protesting mandatory hijab laws and other religious freedom violations. The factsheet demonstrates evidence that…
Apr 19, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on Sexual and Gender Based Violence Against Religious Freedom Protesters in Iran
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on…