Since 2007, number of countries where governments have harassed religious groups or interfered in worship has increased

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February 28, 2024

Globally, Government Restrictions on Religion Reached Peak Levels in 2021, While Social Hostilities Went Down

Since 2007, number of countries where governments have harassed religious groups or interfered in worship has increased

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Since 2007, number of countries where governments have harassed religious groups or interfered in worship has increased

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Globally, Government Restrictions on Religion Reached Peak Levels in 2021, While Social Hostilities Went Down
Number of countries with ‘high’ or ‘very high’ government restrictions involving religion went down in 2021, as global median level of government restrictions rose
Number of countries with ‘high’ or ‘very high’ social hostilities involving religion rose in 2021, while global median level of social hostilities decreased

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