USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Welcome to a new weekly podcast series called “USCIRF Spotlight” hosted by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent federal advisory body.

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Persecuted Christians Around the World

Posted April 22, 202200:21:04

According to the Pew Research Center’s

Nontheists Facing Challenges to Freedom of Belief

Posted April 8, 202200:24:32

Article 18 of both the United Nations Human Rights Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights protects not only the right...

Rohingya Genocide Determination and Accountability

Posted April 1, 202200:21:18

The Rohingya community in Burma have been targeted by the Burmese military (known as the Tatmadaw) with mass killings and rape since 2017, forcing hundreds...

The Status of Religious Freedom for the Baha’i Community

Posted March 18, 202200:22:59

Founded in 19th century Persia—present day Iran—the Baha’i faith is the second most widespread religion in the world and has communities in most...

Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Part 2: The Religious Regulation Framework

Posted March 10, 202200:29:06

*Special note: This podcast was recorded on March 8, 2022 and only reflects the events that have occurred up to this date*


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