Defending Freedom. Seeking Justice.
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people. We are at the forefront of defending religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family around the world.
How We Help
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Advocacy
We engage in advocacy before national and international institutions and tribunals, where we have a notable record of success. Our high profile cases have a far-reaching, long lasting legal impact.
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Training
ADF International is transforming legal systems by building a strong alliance of Christian professionals through several world-class training programmes.
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Funding
ADF International provides funding for cases with high potential to set major international legal precedents. Since our launch, we’ve provided more than €40m in grant funding for hundreds of cases and legal projects.
How Funding Works
AVISO: “Hate speech” laws threatening freedom of speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. (18 June 2018) – On 21 June, the Heritage Foundation is hosting an event on the dangers of so-called “hate speech” laws and the detrimental effect they have on freedom of speech. Paul Coleman, Executive Director of ADF International, will be speaking on the rise of such laws in Europe and their results. Coleman has written widely...
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El intento de hacer frente a Folau podría ser la ruina de Rugby Australia
Israel Folau, la recientemente despedida estrella del rugby australiano, no apelará contra la decisión del...
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Society’s Most Vulnerable Deserve Protection
According to the United Nations, nearly ‘1 in 6 older people experienced some form of abuse in the past...
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En el aniversario de la legalización de la eutanasia, la pendiente resbaladiza es más visible que nunca en Bélgica
Un columnista dijo recientemente que "Bélgica es famosa desde hace mucho tiempo por su comida,...
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We are committed to cultivating a future in which truth and justice are upheld, and where religious freedom is robustly protected and culturally embraced. Will you join us?
