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Christian Persecution Hearing Summary
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) held a hearing on Christian persecution abroad. USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler and Vice Chair Asif Mahmood led the hearing, which included testimony from members of civil…
Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
This publication provides an overview of the worsening religious freedom conditions in the DRC at the hands of nonstate actors, with an emphasis on the ADF. It also evaluates state and international responses to these challenges while considering…
ISIS Affiliates Threaten Religious Freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Mar 30, 2026   ISIS Affiliates Threaten Religious Freedom in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on the DRC:  Nonstate…
Hearing on the Impact of FoRB Violations on Children
Apr 30 WHEN: Apr 30th 10:00am - Apr 30th 11:00am…
Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred: FoRB Violations Against Muslims Abroad
May 05 WHEN: May 5th 10:00am - May 5th 11:30am…
The Islamic State-Mozambique and Its Local Threats to Religious Freedom
Amid persistent insecurity in northern Mozambique, nonstate armed groups have increasingly targeted religious communities, particularly in Cabo Delgado Province. This publication examines ISIS-M’s ongoing threat to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB)…
ISIS Affiliate Threatens Religious Freedom in Mozambique
Apr 23, 2026   ISIS Affiliate Threatens Religious Freedom in MozambiqueWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following factsheet on Mozambique:   The Islamic State-…
Annual Report Chapter - IRFA Implementation
IRFA, as amended by the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016, seeks to make religious freedom a priority in U.S. foreign policy through a range of mechanisms and tools. These include governmental institutions (USCIRF as an…
Targeted Sanctions in Response to Violations of International Religious Freedom
Targeted sanctions are a vital U.S. foreign policy tool for promoting accountability for violations of religious freedom. This factsheet outlines these relevant authorities and their application in countries such as Afghanistan, China, India, and…
Targeted Sanctions as a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Tool to Promote Religious Freedom
May 6, 2026   Targeted Sanctions as a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Tool to Promote Religious FreedomWashington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on targeted sanctions:Targeted Sanctions…