USCIRF Spotlight Podcast Author: USCIRF Welcome to a new weekly podcast series called USCIRF Spotlight hosted by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent federal advisory body. During each episode, Director of Outreach and Policy Dwight Bashir features a special guest to dive deeper on various topics and breaking developments that impact the universal right to freedom of religion or belief around the globe. Be a guest on this podcast Language: en Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Get all podcast data

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A Lifeline for Iran's Persecuted Religious Minorities
Friday, 23 January, 2026

For decades, the Lautenberg-Specter program has provided a pathway for members of oppressed religious groups, including Christians, Jews, and Baha’is, with close family ties to the United States to escape persecution in Iran and the former Soviet states. By offering refuge to those fleeing religious persecution, the Lautenberg-Specter program underscores our nation’s leadership in defending religious freedom.On this episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, Chair Vicky Hartzler speaks with Mark Hetfield, President of HIAS, about the Lautenberg-Specter program.  

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