The IRF Community, IRF Secretariat, and the IRF Roundtable Congressional Working Group are circulating a letter urging the swift confirmation of former Congressman Mark Walker as the next Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Nominated in April 2025, Walker’s confirmation remains pending, despite the urgent need for U.S. leadership on this critical issue. The letter emphasizes that international religious freedom is vital to national security, democratic stability, and global peace, and highlights the increasing global crisis of religious persecution. The coalition affirms that Walker possesses the qualifications and commitment necessary for this high-profile diplomatic post and calls on the Senate to act quickly to fill the vacancy and reaffirm America’s dedication to this fundamental human right.

Informative Sources:

• United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. (December 2024). Key IRF‑Related Positions. Retrieved from USCIRF.

• IRF Roundtable. (April 2025). IRF Roundtable Congratulates Congressman Mark Walker on Appointment as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Retrieved from IRF Roundtable.