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USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Ariela Dubler to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

USCIRF Welcomes Senator Schumer’s Appointment of Ariela Dubler to U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Washington, DC – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced on December 20, 2024 the appointment of Ariela Dubler to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). “We enthusiastically welcome Ariela Dubler’s appointment to the Commission,” stated USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck. “Her […]

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USCIRF Releases Factsheet on Key International Religious Freedom Appointments for the Incoming Donald J. Trump Administration

Washington, DC – The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Friday released the following report:  Key IRF-Related Positions – This factsheet provides an overview of the key political appointments within the U.S. government that are most relevant to international religious freedom (IRF). The primary IRF positions that the president appoints derive from the International […]

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USCIRF Holds Virtual Hearing on Non-State Actors and Religious Freedom Violations

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) will convene a virtual hearing on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET to address the challenges posed by Entities of Particular Concern (EPCs) to international religious freedom. U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Hearing Addressing Entities of Particular Concern: Non-State Actors and Egregious […]

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USCIRF Marks International Religious Freedom Day, Calls for Release of Religious Prisoners

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) observed the 26th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) by emphasizing the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right. USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck highlighted the progress made in promoting religious freedom globally, but also stressed the ongoing challenges faced by […]