U.S. State Dept. Issues Annual Report, to Host Religious Freedom “Ministerial” in July
The U.S. State Dept. will host the first ever “Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom” in July to reflect its emphasis on global religious freedom.
State Dept Plan to End Religion and Global Affairs Office Critiqued by Former Director
The end of the Office of Religion and Global Affairs under reorganization at the State Department is sharply critiqued in a new column by former Office head Shaun Casey.
Streamlined State Dept Will Retain Anti-Semitism Office, Expand Religious Freedom Ambassador’s Role
Changes at the U.S. State Department will include expansion of the International Religious Freedom Ambassador’s role, but the elimination of several special envoys.
State Department Releases 2016 International Religious Freedom Report
Almost 80% of the world’s population faces restrictions on their religious freedom, according to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The State Department’s annual report released today details the status of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries.
Trump Administration’s Faith-Based Posts Remain Unfilled
Written by Don Byrd
