USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

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Released But Not Free: State Restrictions on FoRB Targeting Released Religious Prisoners of Conscience

Individuals imprisoned for their religion or belief continue to face state repression even upon their release. For example, in Saudi Arabia, China, and Egypt, many released prisoners face bans on leaving the country, preventing them from visiting family, speaking freely about the ... Show more

. 29min 58sec

Universal Jurisdiction as a Tool for Accountability in Burma

The Burmese military maintains its grip over Burma through arson, arbitrary detentions, airstrikes, killings, and other forms of intimidation and violence to instill fear in its people, including ethnoreligious minorities such as Rohingya and Chin. The lack of justice for the jun ... Show more

. 33min 7sec

International Accountability for Burma's Atrocities Against Religious Minorities

Despite sanctions and repeated condemnation against the Burmese military, the ruling junta continues to unleash brutal attacks against its own people, including religious minorities such as Muslim-majority Rohingya and Christian-majority Chin, Kachin, and Karen communities. Sever ... Show more

. 32min 19sec

Advancing FoRB Through Targeted Programming

Alongside advocacy efforts, targeted programming is a tool certain governments and intergovernmental agencies use to strengthen religious freedom. There have been several key programs that have advanced international religious freedom in Asia, including the now terminated USAID’s ... Show more

. 27min 25sec