We will continue our work to end repression, discrimination, and violence against Christians and to protect freedom of religion of belief for all.

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.

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.

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. state.gov/office-of-the-…

At last week’s Article 18 Alliance meeting, Office of International Religious Freedom Senior Official Patrick Harvey stressed Secretary Marco Rubio’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

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.

Senior Bureau Official Patrick Harvey of Office of International Religious Freedom visited Vilnius to address antisemitism and advance freedom of religion or belief, engage on Holocaust legacy issues, and meet with civil society, including religious leaders.  He toured the historic Šnipiškės Cemetery, a Jewish

"As antisemitism surges around the world, our message to Jewish communities remains unchanged: The United States stands with you." Tammy Bruce

On this Good Friday, Jeanette and I unite with Christians around the world as we reflect on Jesus' ultimate sacrifice in Calvary.

May all rejoicing in this sacred Passiontide and Eastertide experience peace and grace.

On Easter Monday, Jeanette and I are saddened to the news of Pope Francis' passing. We unite in prayer with Catholics worldwide for the repose of the pontiff's soul and for this period of transition for the Catholic Church. May He rest in peace.

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.

Presidential proclamation for the U.S. Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. We honor the memory of 6 million Jewish men, women, & children slaughtered by the genocidal Nazi regime & its collaborators--one of the bleakest hours in human history. whitehouse.gov/presidential-a…

Never Again. On National Days of Remembrance of Victims in the Holocaust, Jeanette and I commemorate the six million Jews and millions of others who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. We must fight antisemitism worldwide and safeguard Jewish communities so Never

"Over the past eight decades, we have continued to learn about the horrors of the Holocaust and the vicious antisemitism and state terror that fueled it. We must ensure the history, and the facts, of the Holocaust are not denied or distorted." - Secretary Marco Rubio state.gov/commemorating-…

Today, US Mission to the Organization of American States joined OAS Commissioner to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Fernando Lottenberg, OAS Ambassadors, Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain, & Office of International Religious Freedom at the U.S. US Holocaust Museum to honor Holocaust victims & reaffirm our shared commitment to accurate Holocaust education as a tool to

We congratulate Pope Leo XIV 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.

We call on Chinese authorities to immediately release the Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima #FoRB state.gov/releases/offic…

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

Una prueba más de que la perversidad de la dictadura Murillo-Ortega no tiene límites. Rosario Murillo acaba de confiscar otro colegio religioso, el Colegio San José de Jinotepe. Su obsesión con “todo dentro del Estado, nada fuera del Estado, nada contra el Estado”, solo acelerará