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The official account of @StateDept’s Office of International Religious Freedom led by @IRF_Ambassador - working to advance #religiousfreedom around the world.

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Office of International Religious Freedom
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We call on Chinese authorities to immediately release the Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima #FoRB .
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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We congratulate @Pontifex Leo XIV and Catholics throughout the world! Habemus Papam! We look forward to continuing our work with the Catholic Church to advance the freedom of religion throughout the world.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @USAmbOAS: Today, @USAmbOAS joined OAS Commissioner to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism @fernandolotten, OAS Ambassadors, @StateSEAS, @St….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @StateSEHI: "Over the past eight decades, we have continued to learn about the horrors of the Holocaust and the vicious antisemitism and….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @SecRubio: Never Again. On National Days of Remembrance of Victims in the Holocaust, Jeanette and I commemorate the six million Jews an….
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RT @StateSEHI: Presidential proclamation for the U.S. Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. We honor the memory of 6 million Jew….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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We are horrified by reports that an extremist mob beat an Ahmadi Muslim to death in Karachi last week. In Pakistan and around the world, the United States condemns religiously motivated violence and supports religious freedom.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @SecRubio: On Easter Monday, Jeanette and I are saddened to the news of Pope Francis' passing. We unite in prayer with Catholics worldwi….
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May all rejoicing in this sacred Passiontide and Eastertide experience peace and grace.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @SecRubio: On this Good Friday, Jeanette and I unite with Christians around the world as we reflect on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice in Calv….
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RT @StateSEAS: "As antisemitism surges around the world, our message to Jewish communities remains unchanged: The United States stands with….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @USEmbVilnius: Senior Bureau Official Patrick Harvey of @StateIRF visited Vilnius to address antisemitism and advance freedom of religi….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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Uyghurs forcibly returned to China are at risk of enforced disappearances, torture, and unjust detentions. The U.S. is pursuing visa restrictions for current and former officials from the Government of Thailand responsible for the forced return of 40 Uyghurs last month.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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At last week’s Article 18 Alliance meeting, @StateIRF Senior Official Patrick Harvey stressed @SecRubio’s condemnation of Thailand’s forced return of at least 40 Uyghurs, calling upon China to provide full access to verify these individuals’ well being. #FoRB
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@StateIRF
Office of International Religious Freedom
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In commemoration of our National #ReligiousFreedomDay, we reaffirm our country’s centuries-old unwavering commitment to the freedom of religion or belief and continue our efforts to protect #FoRB for all individuals around the world.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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Rising antisemitism in Australia is deeply concerning, with attacks on synagogues and Jewish communities as recently as this week. There is no place for such acts of hate in Australia or anywhere across the globe.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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This Hanukkah, we wish everyone celebrating a Chag Urim Sameach! As this holiday commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, may it inspire hope and unity in the fight against antisemitism worldwide.
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @IRF_Ambassador: We will continue our work to end repression, discrimination, and violence against Christians and to protect freedom of….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @IRF_Ambassador: Between 500 to several thousand Christians have lived in secret in Afghanistan for years. Today the Taliban claim none….
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Office of International Religious Freedom
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RT @IRF_Ambassador: The Kremlin has targeted and repressed Christian leaders to coerce support for Russia’s violent attacks on and full-sca….
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