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…
Oct 25, 2023
USCIRF Condemns Nicaragua’s Expulsion of Arbitrarily Detained Priests
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemns the Nicaraguan government’s expulsion of ten arbitrarily detained…
Dec 14, 2023
USCIRF Alarmed by Rising Violence Against Religious Groups in Nigeria
Urges State Department to Make CPC Designation
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemns the recent uptick of…