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Religious Freedom and the Prohibition of Torture...
This factsheet examines how violations of religious freedom around the world often intersect with torture and ill treatment, revealing how state and nonstate actors use coercion, abuse, and discriminatory practices…
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2025 Preventing Mass Atrocities Targeting...
Mass atrocities remain among the gravest threats to global stability, often targeting communities for their religious identity. This USCIRF policy update highlights how violations of religious freedom serve as early…
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Differences in Disability Insurance Allowance Rates
This study examines racial and ethnic differences in Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) allowance rates using data from the American Community Survey linked to SSA records. While raw figures show…
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Policy Update: Religious Freedom And U.S. Policy...
With the fall of the Assad regime, Syria enters a volatile phase marked by power shifts, sectarian violence, and uncertainty about religious freedom. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom…
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Abortion Restrictions: Research Suggests Potential...
Research suggests that restrictions on abortion access can have economic implications for individuals who seek or are unable to obtain abortions, their families, and aspects of the economy more broadly.…
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50th Annual Report of the Administration for...
Celebrating five decades of service, the Administration for Native Americans reflects on its journey of supporting tribal self-determination through grants, partnerships, and culturally grounded initiatives. The report highlights landmark efforts…
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Combating Sexual Misconduct
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice continues to lead efforts against sexual misconduct, addressing abuses in housing, education, employment, and the criminal justice system. In FY 2024…
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom...
Religious freedom remains under siege across the globe, as authoritarian regimes and nonstate actors alike intensified their repression in 2024. From Nicaragua’s assault on clergy to China’s ideological control of…
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A Century of Super–Rich Longevity
The relationship between wealth and longevity has shifted dramatically over the last century. Early in the 20th century, being among the wealthiest didn’t necessarily translate to a longer life, urban…
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United Nations: Information on Independent Human...
Since 1967, the United Nations has relied on independent human rights experts, known as mandate holders, to address global human rights issues. These individuals, selected by the Human Rights Council,…
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Increasing Accountability Through Independent Media
A strong independent media is essential for a thriving democracy, uncovering systemic issues and driving accountability. In Indonesia, where democratic values face growing threats, USAID MEDIA is working to empower…
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Workplace Violence
Workplace violence can affect anyone, from office workers to healthcare providers, posing risks that range from verbal threats to physical harm. Employers can foster safer environments by implementing prevention programs,…
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