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
US government cuts taxpayer funding to OAS for promoting abortion, other countries may follow suit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (2 April 2019) – Last week, the US State Department announced the reduction of funding to the Organization of American States (OAS) for “advancing the pro-abortion cause.” In December, US senators raised concerns about the organization’s pressure on Latin American states to remove their protections for unborn life. In a letter to the State Department, they argued...
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Anti-Discrimination “Equality” Law Exemptions Do Not Lead to Fairness for All: An International Perspective
In recent years, almost all Western nations have adopted anti-discrimination equality legislation. At first glance,...
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Asylum seekers facing persecution for their faith must be dealt with more sensitively
The Home Secretary orders urgent investigation after Home Office letter quoted the bible to “prove”...
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Persecution of Christians in India
Tehmina Arora is interviewed by BBC World in Delhi concerning the persecution of Christians in India. "For the first time,...
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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?
