USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Recent Episodes

Uzbekistan’s Religious and Political Prisoners

Posted November 24, 2021 • 00:33:41

Last month, we released a new report titled “Uzbekistan’s Religious and Political Prisoners: Addressing a Legacy of Repression.” The report estimates...

Religious Tolerance Efforts in the Middle East

Posted November 16, 2021 • 00:16:40

The United Nations marks November 16 each year as the International Day for Tolerance. Religious tolerance is one key component of tolerance overall....

Political Instability Fuels Decline for Religious Freedom in Malaysia

Posted November 12, 2021 • 00:21:46

Malaysia has experienced unprecedented political instability in recent years. During this time, Malaysian authorities from various political parties...

Algeria’s Increasing Hostility Towards Religious Minorities

Posted November 5, 2021 • 00:19:34

In recent years, Algerian authorities have shown more hostility towards religious minorities, forcibly closing dozens of Protestant churches and prosecuting...

Abuses of Traditional Religion in Russia

Posted October 29, 2021 • 00:21:46

USCIRF is deeply concerned about religious freedom conditions in the Russian Federation, which have rapidly deteriorated in recent years as the government...