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…
This factsheet places African traditional and indigenous religions within the broader international religious freedom discourse, from which they have historically been underrepresented. In several contexts, practitioners of African traditional and…
Apr 4, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on African Traditional and Indigenous Religions
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on African traditional and indigenous…
May 5, 2023
USCIRF Documents 2,000 Victims, Calls Attention to Millions Persecuted for Religion or Belief
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today surpassed 2,000 individuals included in its …
This factsheet outlines religious freedom conditions in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Houthi governance justified on religious grounds is putting severe pressure on religious minorities including Christians, Baha’is, Jews, and non-religious persons…
May 11, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Houthi-Controlled Areas of Yemen
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on religious freedom in…
May 12, 2023
USCIRF Thanks Outgoing Commissioner Sharon Kleinbaum
Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expresses gratitude to Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum for her time and commitment to promoting freedom of religion or…