December 2022

“Terrifying”: World responds to viral video of woman arrested for silent prayer

Video emerges of charity volunteer Isabel Vaughan-Spruce arrested and charged for a silent prayer “thought crime” in UK. ADF International is supporting Isabel as part of a wider campaign to challenge censorship zone legislation.

Mexican Congressman Tried & Convicted as a “Political Offender” Over Censored Tweets, Takes Fight for Free Speech to International Body

ADF International attorneys have filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Mexican Congressman Gabriel Quadri.

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Nigeria’s death-for-blasphemy laws slammed at European Parliament as musician brings case to Supreme Court

MEP Carlo Fidanza brings attention to Nigerian musician’s appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria

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Europe’s Top Human Rights Court Condemns Bulgaria for Discriminating Against Christians

Bulgarian government labeled Protestant Christians as “sect”, said that attending their church services could result in “mental disorders”, and warned children against them in school lessons

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EU finally appoints religious freedom envoy after almost 3 year wait

Former Belgian Ambassador Frans van Daele takes on mandate as the EU’s Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU

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