USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Recent Episodes

Nicaragua’s Assault on Religious Freedom

Posted February 4, 2022 • 00:20:03

The government of Nicaragua, under the leadership of President Daniel Ortega, has a history of persecuting Catholic clergy, worshipers, and organizations...

Christians in Extreme Danger in Afghanistan

Posted January 28, 2022 • 00:19:20

The situation for the Christian community in Afghanistan has grown ever more perilous since the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021....

Worrying Trends for Religious Freedom in Central and Eastern Africa

Posted January 21, 2022 • 00:23:05

Across central and eastern Africa there are many dynamics at play, including political crises and violent insurgencies, both of which pose challenges...

Pakistan’s Laws Enable Islamist Extremism

Posted December 21, 2021 • 00:17:59

The continued systematic enforcement of blasphemy and anti-Ahmadiyya laws have resulted in the discrimination and persecution of religious minority...

State Department Designations and USCIRF Recommendations: Where do they line up?

Posted December 17, 2021 • 00:15:03

Pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA), the State Department is required to issue annual designations for the most egregious...