This report highlights religious freedom conditions in Vietnam following a USCIRF delegation visit to the country in May 2023. While acknowledging the deepening partnership between Vietnam and the United States, as well as the incremental progress…
Sep 5, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom in Vietnam
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Vietnam Country Update – This report highlights…
Sep 12, 2023
USCIRF Welcomes Release of Vietnamese Religious Prisoner of Conscience Nguyen Bac Truyen
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomed the release of Nguyen Bac Truyen, a Hoa Hao…
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…
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-…
Nov 28, 2023
USCIRF Releases Report on National Level Anti-Conversion Laws around the World
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Compendium of National Anti-…
Jan 4, 2024
USCIRF Calls for Congressional Hearing after State Department Fails to Designate Nigeria and India as Countries of Particular Concern
Azerbaijan Added to State Department’s Special Watch List
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on…