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All charges dropped for woman arrested for silent prayer

Victory for freedom of thoguht. All charges in Isabel Vaughan-Spruce's case were dropped and police issued an apology for the investigation’s length of time.

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Victory for freedom of thoguht. All charges in Isabel Vaughan-Spruce's case were dropped and police issued an apology for the investigation’s length of time.

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Authorities BACK DOWN over silent prayer penalty

Adam Smith-Connor cleared of wrongdoing six months after receiving a fine for silent prayer in an abortion facility censorship zone or “buffer zone” in the UK.

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Shocking free speech trial concludes — stand with Päivi

Paul stands with Päivi

Päivi faced a second trial on 31 August and 1 September. The prosecution levied absurd arguments for censorship but Päivi remains hopeful for victory again.

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Mexican civil servant becomes latest example of authoritarian censorship over Tweets

Convicted of "gender-based political violence" over Tweets. Rodrigo Iván Cortés's conviction is the latest example of state censorship intent on prosecuting public expressions of free speech.

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South Africa [VIDEO]: “Hate Speech” bill would violate human rights. ADF International experts weigh in, address Parliament

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Protecting fundamental freedoms. Promoting the inherent dignity of all people.

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Pursuing Generational Wins

A Generational Win achieves a significant victory that changes the law and culture of a nation for a generation. It is sustained by deliberate action so that victory endures for future generations. We are working to secure Generational Wins in five key areas so that we, and future generations, can live in a world where:

Religious freedom prevails

We counter the global persecution of Christians and advocate for the right of all people to freely live out their faith

All can speak freely

We defend freedom of speech – the foundation of every free and democratic society

Parental rights are guaranteed

We ensure the primacy of parental authority in decisions affecting children

Life is safeguarded

We uphold the inherent right to life under international law and support legal protections for life at the national level.

Marriage and the family are protected

We defend marriage and the family and challenge practices that destroy life and break family ties

Sentenced to Death for WhatsApp Lyrics, Petition for Nigerian Musician’s Release Brought to UN Working Group

ADF International today filed a complaint requesting the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to declare Yahaya Sharif-Aminu's prosecution contrary to international law.

Vindication for woman arrested for silent prayer as police drop six month investigation without charge

Following a six-month investigation, West Midlands Police have confirmed that they will not bring charges against Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, issuing an apology for the length of time to reach the decision

South African “Hate Speech” Bill Would Violate Human Rights; Free Speech Experts Address Parliament 

ADF International experts address Parliament, “Bill is unconstitutional, dangerous and not in line with international human rights standards”.

CASE FILED: Plea for justice for wrongfully imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez submitted to international human rights body

ADF International has filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Álvarez.

“The crisis in Manipur has reached a breaking point”: United Nations experts call on Indian government to address violent clash and religious freedom violations in Manipur

UN independent experts address concerns from human rights groups regarding the ethnic, tribal and religious crisis unfolding in Manipur.
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Should religious freedom be protected in times of crisis?

“I support freedom of religious belief as a basic human right that deserves the highest level of protection.

I stand up against worship bans which are illiberal and non-democratic. Blanket bans on public worship are incompatible with the international human right to the communal exercise of religious freedom. Fundamental freedoms apply to all, and they must be protected rather than weakened in times of crisis.”