Arguments submitted at Europe’s top human rights court on COVID worship ban
Top EU official Dr. Ján Figeľ challenges 2021 COVID restrictions on public worship at the European Court of Human Rights
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SENIOR COUNSEL, EUROPE
Dr. Adina Portaru serves as senior counsel, Europe, for ADF International in Belgium, where she leads the work of our Brussels and Strasbourg teams with a particular focus on advocacy at the international organisations and institutions in Europe.
Prior to joining ADF International, Portaru worked extensively in academic research. She was a research assistant at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and at the European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Austria, where she assessed human rights policies.
Portaru has a Bachelor in Law and a Bachelor of Theology. She earned her LL.M. in Law and Globalization from Maastricht University, and completed her doctorate in Law at Karl Franzens University in Austria. Her thesis assesses how the European Court of Human Rights and the UN Human Rights Committee interpret freedom of religion or belief.
Portaru is admitted to the bar in Bucharest, Romania, and specializes in the topics of freedom of religion, freedom of conscience and freedom of expression. Portaru’s range of expertise includes academic settings, and national and EU institutions and bodies. She is the editor of the book, A ‘Precious Asset’? Analyzing Religious Freedom Protections in Europe (Kairos, 2020).
Dr. Ján Figel’ – Defending Religious Freedom in Europe 2023
Presentation of Figel v. Slovakia, ECHR case on religious freedom during COVID-19
TVR, Romanian national TV 2020
Speaking on freedom of expression and freedom of conscience in cases in Europe
Top EU official Dr. Ján Figeľ challenges 2021 COVID restrictions on public worship at the European Court of Human Rights
In an urgency resolution the European Parliament has called for the government of India to “take urgent steps to restore calm” in the midst of a tribal and religious crisis unfolding in Manipur.
High-level, non-partisan event this week showcases unprecedented support across the political spectrum on the urgent issue of Christian persecution.
High-level, non-partisan event this week showcases unprecedented support across the political spectrum on the urgent issue of Christian persecution.
High-level, non-partisan event this week showcases unprecedented support across the political spectrum on the urgent issue of Christian persecution.
The rate of euthanasia in Belgium has increased from 235 lives lost per year (2003), to 7 lives lost per day (2021) .
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European Journal of Current Legal Issues:
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Nottingham Law Journal:
Europe – In Search of a Soul? Article 17 TFEU and Its Functioning
European Yearbook on Human Rights:
The EU Guidelines on Freedom of Religion or Belief at their Fifth Anniversary: Implementation Lagging Behind?
The “Rights and Freedoms of Others” v. Religious Manifestations: Who Wins at the ECtHR?
For the Next Generations: Freedom of Conscience:
A Question for Now and Future Generations
Brussels Signal:
Slovakia’s COVID-19 Worship Ban taken to Europe’s Top Human Rights Court
World Watch Monitor:
EU Should ‘Put People of the World’ First in Quest for Religious Freedom Report
Scottish Legal News:
European Commission Appoints First Religious Freedom Envoy in Two Years
The Boston Pilot:
EU Ruling against Workplace Hijab Draws Religious Freedom Criticism
World Magazine:
Romania Approaches Marriage Crossroads
Catholic News Agency:
Will Religious Freedom be Safeguarded in Europe?
Catholic Register:
EU Ruling against Workplace Hijab Draws Religious Freedom Criticism
EurActiv:
Asia Bibi – the EU’s Lack of Leadership in Protecting Religious Minorities Worldwide
The EU Needs to Show Real Commitment to Religious Freedom
Christians Recognised as Most Persecuted Religious Group Worldwide
Oxford Human Rights Hub:
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The EU Can Do More to Protect Religious Freedom
Public Discourse:
Renting Wombs is a Human Wrong, not a Human Right
Volkerrechtsblog:
Does ‘Neutrality’ Trump Religious Freedom?
Cultura Vieții:
Convenția de la Haga și Reglementarea Practicii Mamelor Purtătoare