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Religious Freedom and the Prohibition of Torture and Ill Treatment
Governments around the world continue to breach international law by engaging in torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment (“ill treatment”) of individuals. In promoting international religious freedom, the U.S. government is required to…
USCIRF Marks 27th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act
Oct 27, 2025  USCIRF Marks 27th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom ActWashington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today marks the 27th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (…
Freedom of Religion or Belief in the Sahelian Countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Chad
This report describes serious violations to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) conditions in three Sahelian countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Chad. These countries suffer some of the world’s highest death rates from nonstate actor violence, which…
Nonstate Actors’ Violence is Driving Religious Freedom Violations in Africa’s Sahel Region
Oct 30, 2025   Nonstate Actors’ Violence is Driving Religious Freedom Violations in Africa’s Sahel RegionWashington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report: Freedom of…
The Washington Times: Trump can stop Sudan violence with two phone calls
Dec 3, 2025 This op-ed was originally published by The Washington Times on December 3, 2025.By U.S. Representative French Hill and USCIRF Commissioner Mohamed ElsanousiSudan’s devastating war slipped almost entirely off the global agenda in recent months—…
USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Rachel Laser
Dec 11, 2025   USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Rachel LaserWashington, DC – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced the appointment of Rachel Laser to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
Evolving Legal Threats to Religious Protections in East Africa
This factsheet examines current and proposed regulatory frameworks in five East African countries—Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda—that collectively demonstrate a mix of growing restrictions alongside constitutional protections. All five are…
Youth Voices Advancing Religious Freedom in East Africa
Dec 31, 2025  Youth play a crucial role in promoting religious freedom in Africa by advocating for greater religious literacy, inclusivity, and understanding. In East Africa, young people face challenges to religious freedom. The Youth Tolerance…
Hearing on FoRB Violations Against Christians Abroad
Jan 13 WHEN: Jan 13th 10:00am - Jan 13th 12:00pm…
While President Trump Designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, Other Countries Need to Be Called Out as Religious Freedom Violators as Well
Jan 9, 2026   While President Trump Designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, Other Countries Need to Be Called Out as Religious Freedom Violators as WellWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission…