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USCIRF Report Highlights Little Progress in Religious Liberty Struggles Globally

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued its 2025 report, showing little change in countries with severe religious liberty violations, highlighting that many have worsened.
USCIRF urged the Trump administration to appoint a new ambassador for international religious freedom and to cease visits from representatives of the most egregious violators.
Commission Chair Stephen Schneck expressed concerns over increasing violations of religious freedom, particularly in Nicaragua and Iran.
The report emphasized the necessity for continued U.S. Leadership in promoting international religious freedom amidst rising violations caused by authoritarian regimes and religious nationalism.

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The Christian Post

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Watchdog group urges US to keep defending international religious liberty

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USCIRF Report Highlights Little Progress in Religious Liberty Struggles Globally

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has issued its annual list of countries it considers to be the most egregious violators of religious liberty and urged the new Trump administration to appoint a new ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

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Commission urges Trump to take action against governments that violate religious liberty

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Commission urges action against governments that violate religious liberty

“It has been disappointing to see how seldom a CPC designation has resulted in real consequences for those responsible for religious freedom violations,” U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Chairman Stephen Schneck told CNA. / Credit: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Public Hearing/Screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 26, 2025 / 09:30 am (CNA). The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom …

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