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USCIRF Applauds International Court’s Ruling on Measures to Protect Rohingya in Burma
Jan 23, 2020 USCIRF Applauds International Court’s Ruling on Measures to Protect Rohingya in Burma WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) applauds today’s ruling by the…
USCIRF Releases New Factsheet on International Crimes Against the Rohingya of Burma
Mar 12, 2020 USCIRF Releases New Factsheet on International Crimes Against the Rohingya of Burma Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new factsheet on accountability for…
Factsheet on The Path Towards Justice: Accountability for International Crimes Against the Rohingya of Burma
This factsheet provides an overview of the legal accountability processes for alleged international crimes – including genocide and crimes against humanity – committed against the Rohingya in Burma, implications of these actions, and possible outcomes.…
The Hill: President Trump: Tell Saudi Arabia to Free Raif Badawi
Mar 25, 2020 This op-ed was originally published by The Hill, on March 25, 2020.  By USCIRF Commissioner Nadine Maenza and Congressman James P. McGovern              …
USCIRF Alarmed by Worsening Conditions in Rakhine State Following International Court Ruling
Mar 27, 2020 USCIRF Alarmed by Worsening Conditions in Rakhine State Following International Court Ruling Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed its alarm over the…
Legislation Factsheet on Blasphemy Laws
Click here for the Legislation Factsheet on Blasphemy Laws.USCIRF defines blasphemy as “the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God or sacred things.” Blasphemy laws punish expression or acts deemed blasphemous, defamatory of…
USCIRF Commends U.S. Holocaust Museum Spotlight on China
Apr 24, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2020 USCIRF Commends U.S. Holocaust Museum Spotlight on China Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today commended the decision of…
USCIRF Condemns Arrest of Ahmadi Muslim on Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan
May 28, 2020  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2020 USCIRF Condemns Arrest of Ahmadi Muslim on Blasphemy Charges in Pakistan Washington, DC – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) condemned the arrest…
USCIRF Celebrates President Trump’s Signature of Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Jun 17, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2020 USCIRF Celebrates President Trump’s Signature of Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today…
USCIRF Urges the Administration to Immediately Enforce the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Jun 18, 2020