Defending Freedom. Seeking Justice.
Worldwide
ADF International is an alliance-building human rights organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. 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
Norwegian top court hears case on conscience rights for medical staff
OSLO (31 August 2018) – Should medical workers be forced to choose between their profession and their faith? From 28 to 30 August 2018, the Supreme Court of Norway heard the case of Dr. Katarzyna Jachimowicz. A lower court found that she has the right to practice medicine in accordance with her conscience but healthcare authorities appealed that decision. In 2015,...
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I’m human, right?
Wouldn’t the world be more peaceful if just writing and affirming a great statement like, ‘All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights’ were enough...
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Canadian Supreme Court Approves Discrimination Against Those Who Attended Christian College
This September, I am sending my son from the Arizona desert to the rolling green...
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Families charged for pulling children out of school over Pentecost long weekend
In Germany, kids have to go to school whether their parents want them there or...
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You Can Make an Impact
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?
