Gunisha Kaur Named to US Religious Freedom Panel

First Sikh Am nominated to Religious Freedom commission

Dr. Gunisha Kaur, a practicing physician and human rights researcher, was appointed by Senator Chuck Schumer to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. In a statement from his office, […] The post First Sikh Am nominated to Religious Freedom commission appeared first on AsAmNews.

Gunisha Kaur Named to US Religious Freedom Panel

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC– In a first, Dr. Gunisha Kaur, a physician and human rights researcher, has been recommended for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, becoming the first Sikh selected to serve on the federal panel. The nine-member commission includes appointees selected by the president and congressional leadership for two-year terms. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced the recomme…

PIO doctor Gunisha Kaur set to become first Sikh on key US commission - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI

American senator Charles Schumer has recommended Indian-origin physician Dr Gunisha Kaur for appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for a two-year term. With the appointment, Dr. Kaur will become the first Sikh to serve on the commission in its history. PIO physician Gunisha Kaur currently serves as the Salvatore Family Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Center for Human Rights. Photo courtesy: www.gun…

Dr. Gunisha Kaur appointed to USCIRF by Senator Chuck Schumer

A press release by the Sikh Coalition revealed that Dr. Gunisha Kaur has been appointed to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) by Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer (D-NY).  USCIRF Commissioners are appointed by the White House and Democratic and Republican leaders in the House and Senate for two-year terms. The independent, bipartisan legislative branch agency monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belie…

NY Senator Chuck Schumer Appoints Dr. Gunisha Kaur to US Commission On International Religious Freedom

US Senator Charles Schumer, D-NY, has appointed Dr. Gunisha Kaur, an anesthesiologist,  to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) May 21, 2026 Dr. Gunisha Kaur. PHOTO: @gunishakaur.com Dr. Kaur is an anesthesiologist specializing in human rights research. She serves as the Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Human Rights Impact Lab, a board member of Ensaaf, a Stephen M. Kellen Term Member at the Council on Foreign Re…