USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Recent Episodes

Advancing FoRB Through Targeted Programming

Posted April 24, 2026 • 00:27:25

Alongside advocacy efforts, targeted programming is a tool certain governments and intergovernmental agencies use to strengthen religious freedom. There...

Independent Media and its Essential Role in Promoting FoRB throughout Central Asia

Posted April 17, 2026 • 00:26:05

In Central Asia, independent media plays an essential role in shedding light on freedom of religion of belief (FoRB) violations. As a result, Central...

The Status of FoRB in North Korea: A Conversation with North Korean Escapees

Posted April 3, 2026 • 00:29:31

North Korea remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for individuals from all religious backgrounds, particularly for Christians. Organized...

Religious Freedom Under Threat: Enforced Disappearances in Malaysia

Posted March 23, 2026 • 00:31:23

On November 5, 2025, the High Court ruled in favor of the family of missing Pastor Raymond Koh, finding the Malaysian government and police liable for...

A Conversation with a Legal Expert on Vietnam: FoRB in Focus

Posted March 6, 2026 • 00:30:54

Vietnam’s government strictly regulates and controls religious affairs through state-approved religious organizations. Vietnamese authorities have...