Office of International Religious Freedom
Our Mission
The Office of International Religious Freedom promotes universal respect for freedom of religion or belief for all as a core objective of U.S. foreign policy. We monitor religiously motivated abuses, harassment, and discrimination worldwide, and recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs to address these concerns.
Key Topics
- Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
- Monitoring and Combatting Antisemitism
- Legislation
- Frequently Asked Questions
Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
The Secretary of State hosts the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, an event that invites leaders from around the world to discuss the challenges facing religious freedom, identify means to address religious persecution and discrimination worldwide, and promote greater respect and preservation of religious liberty for all.
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The Office of International Religious Freedom works with The Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to advance U.S. foreign policy on antisemitism, including the development and implementation of policies and projects to support efforts to combat antisemitism.
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The 1998 International Religious Freedom Act, passed unanimously by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, established the Office of International Religious Freedom at the Department of State.
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Find out why the Department of State publishes the annual International Religious Freedom Report and designates Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs).
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