Aug 17, 2023
USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Nepal
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report on religious freedom issues in Nepal:
Nepal…
Aug 25, 2023
USCIRF Calls for Action Against Burmese Military’s Genocidal Campaign and Expanded Assistance for Rohingya Survivors
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) marks the sixth anniversary of the…
This report lists the 95 countries with legislation criminalizing expressions insulting or offending religious feelings, figures, or symbols. It also explains how that legislation is inconsistent with international human rights law’s protections for the…
Sep 14, 2023
USCIRF Releases Updated Blasphemy Factsheet and Blasphemy Law Compendium
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released two new reports:
Legislation Factsheet on Blasphemy – This…
Nov 17, 2023
USCIRF Condemns U.S. Business Leaders’ Applause for President Xi Jinping
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) strongly condemns U.S. corporations for continuing to conduct business in China…
Dec 7, 2023
USCIRF Commemorates 75th Anniversary of UN Genocide Convention, Seeks Justice for Genocide Victims
Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) observes the International Day of Commemoration and…
This report describes the increasing use of Pakistan’s blasphemy law in 2023 to target individuals on the basis of religion or belief, including its disproportionate use against the country’s religious minority populations. It highlights select examples…
Dec 18, 2023
USCIRF Releases Report on Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law
Washington, DC –The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new report:
Assessing Blasphemy in Pakistan – This report describes the…