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The Globe Post: Central Africans Should Not be Denied Their Right to Vote Based on Their Faith
Aug 14, 2020 This op-ed originally appeared in The Globe Post, on August 14, 2020. By USCIRF Vice Chairs Anurima Bhargava and Tony Perkins Over half-a-million Central Africans remain displaced outside of their country,…
Factsheet: Conscientious Objection
Conscientious objection to military service is frequently connected to freedom of religion or belief, as many conscientious objectors are motivated by deeply-held religious beliefs. The right to conscientious objection is recognized under international…
Newsweek: It’s Time to Get Concerned About Russia
Sep 16, 2020 This op-ed originally appeared in Newsweek, on September 16, 2020. By USCIRF Commissioners Gary Bauer and Nury Turkel On April 16, Russian security services drove Raim Aivazov to a forest, forced him to his…
The Globe Post: Attacks on Religious Leaders in West and Central Africa Must Be Addressed
Sep 29, 2020 This op-ed was originally published in The Globe Post, on September 29, 2020. By Vice Chair Tony Perkins and Commissioner Frederick A. Davie In the west African country of Burkina Faso, the Grand Imam of Djibo…
USCIRF Releases Ritual Slaughter Factsheet Highlighting Range of Restrictions across Europe
Oct 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 2020 USCIRF Releases Ritual Slaughter Factsheet Highlighting Range of Restrictions across Europe Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
Factsheet: Attacks in Burkina Faso
Click here for the Factsheet on Attacks in Burkina Faso.    In the context of the upcoming presidential election in Burkina Faso scheduled for November 22, 2020, this factsheet details the drivers of and responses to attacks against religious…
USCIRF Releases New Report about Attacks against Houses of Worship and Religious Leaders in Burkina Faso
Oct 9, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USCIRF Releases New Report about Attacks against Houses of Worship and Religious Leaders in Burkina Faso Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF…
Factsheet: United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms
Click here for the Factsheet on United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms   This factsheet provides an overview of the UN human rights mechanisms, with a particular focus on those most relevant to freedom of religion or belief. The factsheet…
USCIRF Releases New Report about United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms
Nov 4, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     USCIRF Releases New Report about United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms   Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today…
Issue Update: The Saudi Guardianship System
Click here for the Report on the Saudi Guardianship System   This report describes Saudi Arabia’s guardianship system and explains how it restricts religious freedom in the country. It briefly reviews the history of guardianship laws in Saudi…