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…
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…
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…
This report examines threats to religious properties in Turkey, including places of worship, religious institutions, and cemeteries. While the number and severity of violent attacks targeting religious sites—such as bombings and other terrorist methods—…
Nov 13, 2023
USCIRF Releases Report on Threats to Religious Sites in Turkey
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report:
Examination of Threats to Religious Sites in Turkey – This…
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…
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…
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…