USCIRF Welcomes Egypt’s Release of Coptic Activist Ramy Kamel

Throughout Mr. Kamel’s detention, USCIRF has repeatedly condemned the charges against him and called for his release.

USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Tajikistan

In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S. Department of State continue to designate Tajikistan as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for its systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations.

USCIRF Concerned by Russian Prosecution of International Memorial Society

In November 2021, the State Department designated Russia a CPC for the first time.

USCIRF Condemns the Chinese Government’s Additional Sanctions on USCIRF Commissioners

In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended the U.S. government redesignate China as a “Country of Particular Concern,” or CPC, for engaging in systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.

USCIRF Welcomes Confirmation of a New Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom

USCIRF Looks Forward to Working with Ambassador Hussain

USCIRF Welcomes Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

USCIRF Releases Factsheet on China’s Measures on the Management of Religious Clergy

Since its first annual report in 2000, USCIRF has recommended that the U.S. State Department designate China as a “Country of Particular Concern,” or CPC, for systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious violations in that country.

USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Minorities in Afghanistan

USCIRF has issued several press statements calling on the State Department to prioritize refugee resettlement of Afghan religious minorities and condemning attacks on religious minorities.

USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Violations in Russia’s Republic of Chechnya

USCIRF again recommended that the U.S. Department of State designate Russia as a Country of Particular Concern

USCIRF Releases New Report about Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

“Sri Lanka is a diverse country where complex ethno-religious divisions contribute to tension among the various communities.”

USCIRF Releases New Report about Persecution of Ahmadiyya Muslims

“In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S State Department designate Pakistan as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)…”

Iraq: Ankawa, home of the Christians, comes of age

“Ankawa’s Christian population dramatically increased overnight in August 2014 after up to 120,000 faithful fled following the ISIS invasion of the nearby Nineveh Plains in Iraq proper. “

USCIRF Alarmed by Violence against Christians & Shi’a Muslims in Nigeria

“Three attacks on vulnerable religious communities in three days is unacceptable.”

USCIRF Releases New Report on Religious Freedom Conditions in Saudi Arabia

In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended the State Department re-designate Saudi Arabia as a “Country of Particular Concern,” or CPC, for systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations.

USCIRF Releases New Report about Protests in Cuba and Religious Freedom

In its 2021 Annual Report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S. State Department again place Cuba on its Special Watch List (SWL) for its ongoing and systematic religious freedom violations.

USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Laos’ Decree 315

USCIRF report on religious freedom in Laos.

USCIRF Releases New Report on Houthi Religious Repression in Yemen

Mystic Monk Coffee Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today released the following new … More

USCIRF Applauds Coordinated Sanctions Against Xinjiang Officials

USCIRF applauds the coordinated sanctions that the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union imposed against Chinese officials…

USCIRF Calls for Magnitsky Sanctions on Saudi Officials Following Release of Loujain al-Hathloul

Al-Hathloul has called publicly for the abolition of Saudi Arabia’s guardianship system, which severely restricts women’s rights on a religious basis.

USCIRF Worried about Violence against Rohingya and other Religious Communities Following Military Coup in Burma

“We urge the Biden Administration to hold the Burmese military accountable for its genocidal actions against Rohingya refugees, especially considering the events that transpired over the past couple of days.”