Mar 26, 2021
In some countries around the world, religion-based laws are used by governments to impose capital punishment against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons. All of the 10 countries…
Apr 21, 2021
USCIRF Releases 2021 Annual Report with Recommendations for U.S. Policy
No Longer Recommends Three Countries for Special Watch List
Washington, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom…
May 27, 2021
Blasphemy laws criminalize expression that insults or offends religious doctrines. Such laws are often used to restrict freedom of religion or belief. As of 2020, 84 countries still had blasphemy laws. The severity…
Status: partially_implemented
Year:
Country: Pakistan
Recommended To: U.S. Department of State
Source: 2019 USCIRF Annual Report
Recommendation:Encourage the government of Pakistan and the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith…
Status: partially_implemented
Year:
Country: Pakistan
Recommended To: U.S. Department of State
Source: 2019 USCIRF Annual Report
Recommendation:Enter into a binding agreement, under section 405(c) of IRFA, with the government of Pakistan, to…
Status: partially_implemented
Year:
Country: Pakistan
Recommended To: Government of Pakistan
Source: 2019 USCIRF Annual Report
Recommendation:Release blasphemy prisoners and other individuals imprisoned for their religion or belief…
Status: not_implemented
Year:
Country: Pakistan
Recommended To: Government of Pakistan
Source: 2019 USCIRF Annual Report
Recommendation:Repeal its blasphemy and anti-Ahmadiyya laws; until repeal can be accomplished, enact reforms to make…