Lois McLatchie, Author at ADF International

#DearElon: International call for Twitter/X to stand against government censorship

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.

Finnish Bible Trial concludes with final attempt to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech

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The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.

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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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“The demise of democracy”: Victims of Turkish religious oppression speak out

At a high level event on “Freedom of Religion in Türkiye” held in the European Parliament today, victims of faith-based discrimination highlighted atrocities committed by the Turkish government and parts of society against Christian minorities in the country.

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AVISO: Freedom of Religion in Türkiye – A focus on Christian minorities

Experts and witnesses to highlight grave violations committed against Christian minorities at event hosted by MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen and ADF International

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Europe’s top human rights court rules Belgium violated right to life in euthanasia case

European Court of Human Rights rules that Belgium failed to conduct proper investigation into circumstances of the 2012 euthanasia of Godelieva de Troyer

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Europe’s top human rights court to rule on landmark euthanasia case

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on landmark euthanasia case Tom Mortier v. Belgium. The case highlights the dangers of legalising euthanasia, and demonstrates that so-called ‘safeguards’ cannot make safe the practice of intentionally ending a life.

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