CONGRESSIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CAUCUS HEARING TESTIMONY BY USCIRF COMMISSIONER LEONARD LEO: HUMAN RIGHTS IN VIETNAM: CURRENT CONDITIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE U.S-VIETNAM HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE MAY 14, 2008
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Afghanistan
S. 147 - Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2007
Bangladesh
H Res 64-Journalism in Bangladesh
China
H. Res. 821- Condemning Communist China's discrimination, harassment, imprisonment, torture, and…
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WASHINGTON-Last fall, the United States Commission on International Religious…
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WASHINGTON--Commissioner Nina Shea of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom discussed religious freedom…
In additional to countries designated as "countries of particular concern" (CPC) and Watch List countries, the Commission monitors conditions for freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief in several other countries, some of which have…
Jul 2, 2008
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Jul 14, 2008
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WASHINGTON-The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom urges…
Jul 15, 2008
Say a prayer for Vietnam
Asia Times Online - July 15, 2008
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WASHINGTON-The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom welcomes the recent statement by Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill that human rights would be…
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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is concerned about the status of Baha'i and…
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The Saudis' dubious interfaith agenda at the UN
The country's lack of religious freedom…
Nov 24, 2008
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Although there has been some reduction in violence in Iraq since the Commission"…
Event Transcript
Commissioner Statements
Statement of Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) and Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD), Co-Chairmen of the Helsinki Commission
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Event Transcript
Commissioner Statements
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WASHINGTON -- The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is seriously concerned that the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) has failed…
Feb 11, 2009
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Feb 13, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC - The United States…
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WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) yesterday…
Feb 25, 2009
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February 25, 2009
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Mar 17, 2009
Please join us for a screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book” A Documentary Film on TurkmenistanWednesday, February 18, 2009 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ford House Office Building Room 108
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Mar 17, 2009
BBC March 17th, 2009 - USCIRF Hearing on Religious Freedom in Pakistan
Press Announcement
Event Transcript
Photo Gallery (coming soon)
Opening Remarks of Commission Chair Felice Gaer…
Mar 20, 2009
Press Announcement
Media Coverage of the Announcement
"Tajikistan criticised over restrictive religion law" (Reuters)
"U.S.-critisized bill on religion signed into law in Tajikistan…
Mar 27, 2009
Press Announcement
Media Coverage of the Announcement
"US names religious freedom violators" (Associated Press)
"Iran, Saudis among religious freedom violators…
Apr 13, 2009
Press Announcement
Media Coverage
"Commission: Cuba withholds visas from religious freedom delegation" (Beliefnet)
"U.S. religious freedom body denied entry into Cuba" (Christian…
Apr 14, 2009
Press Announcement
Media Coverage of the Announcement
" Shariah in Swat Valley expected to worsen rights abuse, says U.S. group (Christian Post)
Apr 23, 2009
Press Announcement
Event Transcript
Opening Remarks of Commission Vice Chair Michael Cromartie
Statement on Religious Freedom by Rev. Dr. John Onaiyekan
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Apr 24, 2009
On Easter Sunday April 12, 2009, the Washington Post published a travel article on Kazakhstan . The US Commission on International Religious Freedom sent this letter in response
April 14, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Vice Chair Michael Cromartie spoke on April 30, 2009 at an event at the Migration Policy Institute about U.S. detention of asylum seekers. Mr. Cromartie discussed findings in the…
May 1, 2009
USCIRF's 2009 Annual Report
May 1 National Press Club Press Conference Transcript
Commissioner Imam Eid interview on BBC (Arabic Language)
Commissioner Richard Land…
May 6, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (…
May 19, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is concerned that Azerbaijan"s President Ilham Aliev will sign into law a series of restrictive…
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May 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent, bipartisan federal agency advising the Administration and Congress, sent letters to President Obama on…
Jun 9, 2009
Statement from Secretary Clinton
It"s a delight to see some whom I have known for a long time and others who I"m meeting for the first time, and have this…
Hearing Advisory
USCIRF Chair Felice Gaer's Testimony on the History of Uighur Persecution
Rep. Bill Delahunt's (D-MA) Opening Remarks
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher's (R-CA) Opening Remarks
Mrs. Rebiya Kadeer's Testimony
Ms.…
Testimony of Felice Gaer, Chair
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom on
The Uighurs: A History of Persecution
Before The Subcommittee on Human Rights, International Organizations, and International Terrorism of the Committee on…
Jun 17, 2009
Press Release
June 2 Letter from the House to the India Embassy on USCIRF Visas
June 4 Letter from the House to the India Embassy on USCIRF Visas
Media Reactions
"U.S. panel on religious…
Jun 18, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has extended the application deadline to Monday, July 13, 2009 for the Joseph R. Crapa…
Jun 18, 2009
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today condemned Saturday"s arrest of Le Cong Dinh, a prominent lawyer who defended clients in high…
Jun 29, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Newly proposed legal changes in Azerbaijan would curtail the religious freedom of the country's Muslim community, said the U.S. Commission on International…
Jun 30, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leonard A. Leo, executive vice president of the Federalist Society, was elected chairman of the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (…
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July 6, 2009
USCIRF Sends Letter to President Obama Regarding Russia Visit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following letter was sent to President Obama on Thursday July 2, prior to his visit to Russia.
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Jul 8, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) expressed concern today over the continued persecution of Uighur Muslims and the Chinese…
Jul 9, 2009
USCIRF Press Release
Roxana Saberi's Letter to USCIRF
Media Reactions
"U.S. panel demands release of Baha'is facing trial in Iran" (CNN)
"Reports: Trial of Baha'is delayed in Iran…
Jul 13, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today expressed its alarm at the recent spate of bombings of churches in Baghdad and Mosul and…