U.S. President Biden Appoints Latest USCIRF Commissioner

August 15, 2022 — 08/15/2022 United States (International Christian Concern) – President Biden has announced his latest appointment to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Mohamed Magid, a seasoned international religious freedom...

Is Religious Freedom a Matter a National Security?

August 31, 2021 — By Arielle Del Turco As thousands of desperate Afghans hope to make their way onto airplanes headed anywhere outside the country, millions more are devastated to see their country revert...

The US Should Reconsider the Fast Approaching Withdrawal Deadline in Afghanistan

August 27, 2021 — 08/27/2021 Afghanistan (International Christian Concern) – In April 2021, President Biden promised the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghan soil. The operation was to be completed by the 20th...

U.S. Religious Freedom Report Highlights Pakistan’s Discrimination Towards Christians

June 3, 2021 — 06/03/2021 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern)- The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Office at the Department of State recently published its 2020 Annual Report. In this report, IRF has highlighted Pakistan...

Members of Congress Urge Biden to Appoint Ambassador for International Religious Freedom

May 6, 2021 — 05/06/2021 United States (International Christian Concern) - This week, Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) sent a bicameral letter to President Joe Biden calling on the administration...

Why International Religious Freedom Is Important to the Work of USAID

May 5, 2021 — By Arielle Del Turco In his first few months in office, President Biden’s administration has either canceled or put on hold some of the religious freedom programs conducted by the...

Biden Needs to Prioritize Religious Freedom

February 24, 2021 — 02/24/2021 United States (International Christian Concern) – President Biden must prioritize religious freedom in his foreign policy agenda. His dismissive remarks on the ongoing Uyghur genocide, delivered during a town...

UN Expert Condemns Egypt’s Detention of Human Rights Defenders

February 12, 2021 — 02/12/2021 Egypt (International Christian Concern) - The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders and their families has expressed concern over the Egyptian regime’s increasing crackdown...

National Prayer Breakfast Gathers in Washington for a Moment of Unity

February 4, 2021 — 02/04/2021 United States (International Christian Concern) – National leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. this morning for the annual National Prayer Breakfast, taking a moment to set aside partisanship and join...

President Biden Does Not Mention International Religious Freedom in Inaugural Address

January 20, 2021 — 01/20/2021 United States (International Christian Concern) - Today, President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. His inaugural address centered on the theme...

Christians fast and pray in preparation of new legal restrictions

October 10, 2016 — ICC Note: Due to the new wave of persecution, Christians are fasting and praying in preparation. Previously, 48 articles were known to be part of the law, but now the new version of...

Presidential Candidates have an Opportunity to Raise International Religious Freedom Issues

September 30, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In the hustle and bustle of the 2016 presidential election, both candidates have an opportunity to make international religious freedom an issue. Read the latest article from the...

Freedom of Religion – A Defining Issue of Our Time

September 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Canadian government official David Anderson stated that "with 74% of the world's population living in countries with high or very high restrictions or hostilities, freedom of religion or...

Laos government violates International Religious Freedom laws

September 2, 2016 — ICC Note: Laos government has a record of lacking religious freedom which President Obama has the opportunity to raise awareness about in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. Christians generally experience the...

Russia, Ukraine, and Blasphemy Laws Make State Department Religious Freedom Report

August 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The U.S. State Department has released its 2015 International Religious Freedom Report. This is an important piece of information not only for those advocating for religious freedom, but...