RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Scholars Worldwide Stand Up for Freedom of Religion in Japan

“We urge Japanese authorities and courts not to proceed with a measure that would forever taint the image of Japan as a country committed to democratic principles.”

West Virginia School District Mandates Religious Freedom Training After Lawsuit

The resulting settlement requires no prohibition on religious free speech, but implements a policy ensuring the beliefs of all students are respected.

Pennsylvania Becomes Final US State to Repeal Ban on Religious Garb in Public Schools

America’s teachers can now express their religious identity in every school in the United States.

“What America Is All About”: USCIRF Celebrates 25 Years of the International Religious Freedom Act

“America cannot stop all these horrors, but it can shine a light on them and that’s what makes this commission so valuable.”

A New International Task Force Will Fight Global Antisemitism

Jewish organizations representing the seven countries with the largest Jewish populations outside of Israel have joined forces against antisemitism.

USCIRF Welcomes New Commissioner Susie Gelman

“Her work in human rights offers a unique perspective to advocate on behalf of those persecuted for their religion or belief.”

In Unanimous Decision, Supreme Court Protects Religious Rights of Workers

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Gerald Groff, a devout Christian who had been ordered to work on Sunday, the Sabbath.

In Celebration of Freedom, STAND Wishes All a Happy 4th of July

STAND joins with every religion and every American today to celebrate the freedom to live and believe with honor and integrity—and we thank all those fighting alongside us for religious freedom.

Holland Becomes Latest In Parade of Nations to Officially Recognize the Scientology Religion

Millions of Scientologists in more than 150 countries celebrate this latest recognition as another victory for religious freedom.

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Tuition Payments to Religious Schools

The Court concluded that making government payments to a religious entity based on the decision of an individual parent does not qualify as an establishment of religion.

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