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USCIRF Releases New Report on Protection of Religious Sites During Armed Conflict
May 14, 2024 USCIRF Releases New Report on Protection of Religious Sites During Armed Conflict Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Protection of Religious Sites…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Welcomes Appointments of New Commissioners
May 17, 2024 U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Welcomes Appointments of New Commissioners Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes the new appointments of Maureen Ferguson, Vicky…
Stephen Schneck Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Eric Ueland as Vice Chair
Jun 3, 2024 Stephen Schneck Elected as Chair of Bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, Eric Ueland as Vice Chair Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today unanimously elected Stephen…
USCIRF Welcomes President Joe Biden’s Appointment of Mohamed Elsanousi to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Jul 3, 2024 USCIRF Welcomes President Joe Biden’s Appointment of Mohamed Elsanousi to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – President Joseph R. Biden announced on June 26, 2024 the appointment of Mohamed Elsanousi to the U.S.…
USCIRF's Spirit of Bipartisanship
Jul 3, 2024 In 1998, Republicans and Democrats came together to pass the International Religious Freedom Act, creating USCIRF as an independent government Commission led by a bipartisan group of nine Commissioners appointed by both political party leaders…
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Mitch McConnell’s Appointment of Meir Soloveichik to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Jul 16, 2024 USCIRF Welcomes Senator Mitch McConnell’s Appointment of Meir Soloveichik to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced on July 10, 2024 the appointment of Meir…
The Religious Garb Ban that Undermines the Olympic Spirit
Jul 25, 2024 The French government has prohibited French athletes from wearing religious garb while competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. As such, French athletes who wish to wear religious garb are forced to choose between adhering to their sincerely…
Saudi Arabia Country Update
This country update provides an overview of the situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Saudi Arabia and is largely informed by an official USCIRF trip to the country in March 2024. While identifying FoRB-related government reforms that…
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Saudi Arabia
Aug 1, 2024 USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Saudi Arabia Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Saudi Arabia Country Update – This report…
USCIRF Releases Report Analyzing State Department CPC Designations
Sep 6, 2024 USCIRF Releases Report Analyzing State Department CPC Designations Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report: Revisiting the CPC Designation: Improving…