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The Annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom describes the status of religious freedom in each foreign country, government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations, and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. It is submitted in compliance with the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

2011 International Religious Freedom Report

Ambassador Johnson Cook (July 30): "Today, we are releasing the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report, which, for the first time, covers the calendar year and uses new technology to improve searchability. This congressionally mandated report reviews the status of religious freedom in 199 countries and territories." Full Text» Report».

Date: 07/30/2012 Description: Secretary Clinton delivers remarks on the release of the 2011 International Religious Freedom Report, at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. - State Dept Image

Secretary Clinton (July 30): "For the United States, religious freedom is a cherished constitutional value, a strategic national interest, and a foreign policy priority." Full Text» Report»


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