Office of International Religious Freedom
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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.
Washington, D.C.
Joined February 2015
ICYMI: President Trump's Proclamation on Captive Nations Week:. "America stands with all people who resist tyranny, defend their faith, and fight for the God-given rights of every human being. The Religious Liberty Commission, the White House Faith Office, and the Department of.
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We call on Chinese authorities to immediately release the Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima #FoRB .
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of the Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. Days after the Dalai Lama recognized this young boy as an important Tibetan Buddhist leader,...
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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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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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This week, Jeanette and I join Jewish communities and people of all faiths across the United States in marking the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. We remember the six...
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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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By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and during this week of solemn remembrance, we
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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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May all rejoicing in this sacred Passiontide and Eastertide experience peace and grace.
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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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RT @USEmbVilnius: Senior Bureau Official Patrick Harvey of @StateIRF visited Vilnius to address antisemitism and advance freedom of religi….
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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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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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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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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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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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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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