The State of Religious Freedom in Vietnam

Bilateral relations between the United States and Vietnam has grown increasingly cooperative since 1995. The two countries have built strong economic, political, and security partnerships. Despite this relationship, the US government continues to pay particular attention to the overall human rights situation in there, including freedom of religion or belief. USCIRF traveled to Vietnam in 2019 to observe religious freedom conditions on the ground, and has maintained that Vietnam should be designated as a Country of Particular Concern. While there has been some progress regarding religious freedom conditions in Vietnam in recent years, the situation for certain groups remains concerning. The Christian community, in particular, faces persecution. Policy Analyst Mingzhi Chen joins us to discuss the state of religious freedom in Vietnam. Featuring:Dwight Bashir, Director of Outreach and Policy, USCIRFMingzhi Chen,  Policy Analyst, USCIRF Don’t miss our 2021 Annual Report, which will be released April 21, 2021. Register for the virtual launch: https://www.uscirf.gov/events/uscirf-2021-annual-report-virtual-launch