U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)

May 3, 2023

India recently rejected a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) that alleged "severe violations" of religious freedom in the country.

About U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF):

It is an independent, bipartisan federal government entity created by the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA).
Functions:
- Reviews the facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom internationally;
- Make policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State, and the Congress;
It uses international standards to monitor religious freedom violations globally.
It is required to issue its own annual report setting forth its independent recommendations for U.S. policy
Composition: USCIRF has nine commissioners, appointed by either the President or Congressional leaders of each political party, supported by a non-partisan professional staff.