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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…
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…
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…
USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Garb and International Human Rights Law
Nov 20, 2023 USCIRF Releases Report on Religious Garb and International Human Rights Law Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Religious Garb Restrictions and…
Anti-Conversion Laws Compendium
This report documents the text of the 73 national anti-conversion laws on the books around the world. In total, 46 countries have at least one national anti-conversion law in force.  Four types of national anti-conversion laws are documented: anti-…