Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF)
@FredDavieUSCIRF
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom @USCIRF; Union Seminary @UNIONSEMINARY, NYC; Interfaith America @interfaithusa
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http://www.uscirf.gov 23-07-2020 14:13:58
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The IRF_Roundtable has sent letter signed by 150 people & orgs urging Congress to reauthorize USCIRF by passing 'The US Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2024' sponsored by Senator Marco Rubio & Senator Ben Cardin. Thanks to effort led by Anna Sineva.
.Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF): 'Saudi officials’ request for Chair Cooper to remove his kippah was stunning & painful. It directly contradicted not only the gov’s official narrative of change but also genuine signs of greater religious freedom in the Kingdom that we observed firsthand.'
Vice Chair Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF): 'We stand by our Chair & look forward to further discussions with our Saudi counterparts about protecting freedom of religion or belief for all.' uscirf.gov/release-statem…
USCIRF Chair Abraham Cooper & Vice Chair Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF): 'USCIRF commends Senator Chris Coons, Sen. James Lankford, Senator Thom Tillis, & Senator Tim Kaine's bipartisan efforts to advance international religious freedom.' congress.gov/bill/118th-con…
USCIRF Cmmr 🇺🇸 Eric Ueland 🇺🇸: 'USCIRF is deeply saddened by the desecration of another synagogue in Sfax, Tunisia. The Biden admin must work with IRFBA & bilateral partners to address similar attacks & put an end to the surge in antisemitic incidents.' i24news.tv/en/news/intern…
USCIRF Chair Abraham Cooper: 'USCIRF had an informative meeting with Douglas Emhoff and U.S. Ambassador at Large Rashad Hussain where we highlighted USCIRF's work to advance religious freedom and related human rights abroad.' uscirf.gov/annual-reports
Excellent meeting today with Douglas Emhoff Doug Emhoff and U.S. Ambassador at Large Rashad Hussain Rashad Hussain discussing international freedom of religion or belief, with colleagues from USCIRF.
Action Day, January 29: Vietnamese American advocates & Dr Nguyễn Đình Thắng of BPSOS with
USCIRF Vice Chair Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF), at the House of Representatives.
#IRFSummit2024
.Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF) raises imprisonments of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and Mubarak Bala in Nigeria at IRF Summit as an advocate for them, and raises concerns over mob violence and targeted killings of Christians. Kola Alapinni
Vice Chair Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF): “USCIRF is horrified by the atrocious conditions in Eritrean prisons that conscientious objectors must endure, many because of their faith. While Eritrea has long been repressive of religious freedom, the prison population has reportedly skyrocketed.”
Vice Chair Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF): 'In 2023, Belarusian authorities have bulldozed & liquidated the Pentecostal New Life Church, detained & fined dozens of Christian religious leaders for perceived political activities, & blacklisted human rights organizations working on #FoRB issues.'
USCIRF Chair Abraham Cooper and Vice Chair Commissioner Frederick Davie (USCIRF): 'USCIRF calls on Congress to convene a public hearing on the failure of the Department of State to follow our recommendations.' uscirf.gov/news-room/rele…