USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Recent Episodes

A Lifeline for Iran's Persecuted Religious Minorities

Posted January 23, 2026 • 00:23:43

For decades, the Lautenberg-Specter program has provided a pathway for members of oppressed religious groups, including Christians, Jews, and Baha’is,...

Youth Voices Advancing Religious Freedom in East Africa

Posted December 31, 2025 • 00:24:49

Youth play a crucial role in promoting religious freedom in Africa by advocating for greater religious literacy, inclusivity, and understanding. In...

Findings from USCIRF’s Delegation to Central Asia

Posted December 30, 2025 • 00:18:36

In June 2025, USCIRF commissioners traveled to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan to assess religious freedom conditions. During the delegation, USCIRF confirmed...

Egypt's Continued Repression of Religious Minorities

Posted December 30, 2025 • 00:25:41

On this episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, Commissioner Stephen Schneck is joined by Mariam Wahba, an Egypt expert and Research Analyst at the...

Religious Prisoners and State Repression in Tajikistan

Posted December 18, 2025 • 00:26:21

Since 2012, USCIRF has recommended Tajikistan for designation as a Country of Particular Concern for the government’s egregious, ongoing, and systematic...