NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Formed in 1991 to promote and defend international agreements protecting freedom of religion or belief from within the United Nations headquarters in New York

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

🚨 USCIRF condemns the persistent egregious violations of religious freedom in #Iran. https://t.co/FZdgscgfGf

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

We’re pleased to welcome back Dr. Nazila Ghanea to discuss her latest Thematic Report, A/79/182: Peace and freedom of religion or belief. RSVP for both virtual and in-person options here https://t.co/6y7KV22MxP

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

🚨 USCIRF released a new report that highlights religious freedom conditions in #Algeria.

https://t.co/nutYpW4a9I

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

🚨 USCIRF released a new report that highlights collapsing religious freedom conditions in #India. https://t.co/oOZ8xHrMKN

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

Tomorrow! Remember to RSVP for either in-person or virtual options.

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We are pleased to present a hybrid event with U.S. Ambassador-at-Large, Rashad Hussain on Wednesday, Sept. 25. See the graphic for details and
register for virtual or in-person options here:
https://t.co/6uLbHvPCzp

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

We are pleased to present a hybrid event with U.S. Ambassador-at-Large, Rashad Hussain on Wednesday, Sept. 25. See the graphic for details and
register for virtual or in-person options here:
https://t.co/6uLbHvPCzp

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

We’re excited to welcome USCIRF Senior Strategic Advisor Elizabeth Cassidy to our virtual meeting as she discusses USCIRF’s 2024 Annual Report.
RSVP here for August 29. https://t.co/sdM3l6dPwv

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

This day reminds us of the responsibility to promote and protect the human rights of persons belonging to religious minorities, including their right to exercise their religion or belief freely.

https://t.co/NoPKkCxtRm

[United Nations @UN]

Hate speech can take many different forms.

But no matter what it looks like, hate speech has real consequences.

On Thursday’s Int'l Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, get ideas on how you can take action and say #NoToHate: https://t.co/LiLrhbvu01

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

Learn more about International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief https://t.co/CNVjIi2fHX

[United Nations @UN]

Targeting populations because of their religion or beliefs constitutes a grave human rights violation.

Thursday is the International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. https://t.co/R5I4ucI0eG #StandUp4HumanRights

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

It’s time for our August committee meeting! Join us for a discussion with Danica Damplo on Thursday, Aug 1 at 1 p.m. EDT. RSVP below:

https://t.co/7eTLHYMu7Y

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The U.S. State Department has released its 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom [26 June 2024]. Read it below.
https://t.co/YShnAPoHQx

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

It’s time for our June event! Join us at a virtual event with Susan Kerr on Thursday, June 13. Register at the link below.

https://t.co/RuY6k7sknC

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

📢Today, USCIRF released a report that provides an overview of international humanitarian law’s protections for religious sites in conflict zones. https://t.co/ORI78aGD6h

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#2024UNCSC is here! Are you attending?

[United Nations @UN]

UN Civil Society Conference gets underway in Nairobi, Kenya, with activists, advocates & other civil society representatives from around the world sharing their perspectives & solutions for #OurCommonFuture.

Find out more: https://t.co/35EnWIePAF #2024UNCSC

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

#ICYMI, USCIRF held a virtual hearing on #FoRB in #SriLanka & suggested policy options for the US gov. Witnesses discussed Sri Lanka’s legal framework, including from the firsthand experience of those detained & persecuted because of their #FoRB advocacy. https://t.co/ZUuTpsRjjD

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Did you watch it live? If not, visit the link and learn more about the report, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the International Religious Freedom Act.

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

📢REMINDER: Please join USCIRF tomorrow at 10am ET for a virtual event on the 2024 Annual Report. This year’s report commemorates the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the International Religious Freedom Act (#IRFA). https://t.co/I7xEociQSx

[NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief @ngoforbny]

The USCIRF 2024 Annual Report is out now!

[USCIRF @USCIRF]

🚨 USCIRF today released its 2024 Annual Report, which documents developments during 2023.

USCIRF’s 2024 Annual Report provides recommendations to enhance the U.S. government’s promotion of freedom of religion or belief abroad. https://t.co/rilI8nH2cB

[United Nations @UN]

“We must confront and root out bigotry in all its forms.”

On Friday's International Day to Combat Islamophobia, @antonioguterres calls on everyone to combat intolerance, stereotypes and bias. https://t.co/1Ycwy1T85k

[Ahmed Shaheed @ahmedshaheed]

As we mark International Day to Combat #Islamophobia amidst another global epidemic of anti-Muslim bigotry, I wish to draw attention to the UN report from 2021 👇
A/HRC/46/30: Countering Islamophobia/anti-Muslim hatred https://t.co/C71bqsmZQW