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Country of Particular Concern (CPC)

A designation by the U.S. Secretary of State for countries that engage in or tolerate particularly severe violations of religious freedom.

Entity of Particular Concern (EPC)

A designation for non-state groups that engage in particularly severe violations of religious freedom.

Sanctions

Actions taken by one country against another, or against specific individuals, to pressure them to change their policies or behavior, often involving financial restrictions like blocking assets.

Blasphemy laws

Laws that make it a crime to express, behave, or hold beliefs perceived as insulting to religion.

Executive Order 13818

A directive from the U.S. President that allows for sanctions against persons involved in serious human rights abuse or corruption globally.

Non-state actors

Groups or organizations that are not formally part of a government but can have a significant impact on international relations or domestic affairs, such as extremist groups.