Skip to content
ADF International
  • About Us

    Our Model

    Our Model

    • International Engagement
    • National Engagement
    • Global Alliance

    Our Team

    Our Team

    • Our Advocacy Team
    • Careers

    Connect

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Sign up to our Newsletter
  • Our Focus

    Topics

    Sanctity of Life

    Religious Freedom

    Freedom of Speech

    Marriage & Family

    Parental Rights

    Our Cases & Clients

    Our Resources

    • Books
    • Guides
    • White Papers
    • Universal Periodic Reviews​
    Our Resources
    • Books
    • Guides
    • White Papers
    • Universal Periodic Reviews​
  • Training
    • Areté Academy
    • Summit on Religious Liberty
    Apply now for Areté Academy 2026

    Commonwealth
    Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

    Apply Now

  • Contact Us
    • Get in Touch
    • Request Legal Help
    • Request Case Funding
    • Media Inquiries
    Join the Amicus Team

    Will you be a friend to those being punished and persecuted for their faith?

    Join Now

  • News
  • Donate
ADF International
  • About Us

    Our Model

    Our Model

    • International Engagement
    • National Engagement
    • Global Alliance

    Our Team

    Our Team

    • Our Advocacy Team
    • Careers

    Connect

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Sign up to our Newsletter
  • Our Focus

    Topics

    Sanctity of Life

    Religious Freedom

    Freedom of Speech

    Marriage & Family

    Parental Rights

    Our Cases & Clients

    Our Resources

    • Books
    • Guides
    • White Papers
    • Universal Periodic Reviews​
    Our Resources
    • Books
    • Guides
    • White Papers
    • Universal Periodic Reviews​
  • Training
    • Areté Academy
    • Summit on Religious Liberty
    Apply now for Areté Academy 2026

    Commonwealth
    Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

    Apply Now

  • Contact Us
    • Get in Touch
    • Request Legal Help
    • Request Case Funding
    • Media Inquiries
    Join the Amicus Team

    Will you be a friend to those being punished and persecuted for their faith?

    Join Now

  • News
  • Donate
LEGAL HELP
Donate
ADF International

Legal Help

Donate

Nigerian Human Rights Defender Appeals to International Community to Speak Out to Save Yahaya

Delegates from all over the globe were present at the 2023 International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, DC over the last two days.

Continue reading
Blasphemy Laws IRF Nigeria Religious freedom

European Parliament condemns blasphemy laws ahead of potentially landmark free speech case in Nigeria

flags at European parliament

The European Parliament has condemned “in strong terms the enforcement of blasphemy laws” and stressed the importance of the “freedom to choose one’s religion”.

Continue reading
Blasphemy Laws europe European Parliament Nigeria Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

Canada’s Euthanasia Program Will Soon Expand to Include Mental Illness

In March 2023, Canada will expand its already shockingly broad MAiD, or Medical Assistance in Dying, law, to make death-on-demand available to Canadians—including so-called ‘mature minors’—suffering from mental illness.

Continue reading
Canada Euthanasia North America Paul Coleman pro-life Right to life

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

Isabel arrested in the UK

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.

Continue reading
conscience free speech freedom of conscience freedom of speech prayer UK

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.

Continue reading
free speech Gabriel Quadri gender Latin America Mexico

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

Continue reading
europe European Parliament freedom of religion Nigeria Religious freedom

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

Continue reading
Bulgaria europe European Court of Human RIghts freedom of religion Religious freedom Tonchev

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

Continue reading
europe European Parliament freedom of religion Religious freedom

Global Coalition of 37 Governments Recommits to Pro-Life Women’s Health Policy

Countries must protect the rights of both women and unborn children—so pledge the 36 government signatories of the Geneva Consensus Declaration, launched in November 2020.

Continue reading
Right to life

Opinion: Free Speech Fight Continues Around the World

Paul walks with Päivi

Elon Musk’s highly anticipated acquisition promises meaningful change for the Twitter landscape, with the prospect of canceled voices being soon released from the dark recesses of Twitter “jail.” Those of us who have lamented the shrinking space for free speech online should celebrate these signs of hope.

Continue reading
free speech freedom of speech Paul Coleman protect free speech
  • Previous
  • 1
  • ...
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • ...
  • 38
  • Next

About Us

International Engagement
National Engagement
Global Alliance
Our Advocacy Team
Careers
Our Cases

Our Focus

Sanctity of Life
Religious Freedom
Freedom of Speech
Marriage and Family
Parental Rights

Training

Areté Academy
Blackstone Legal Fellowship
Summit on Religious Liberty

News

Press Releases
Commentaries
Videos

Connect

Request Legal Help
Request Case Funding
Media Inquiries
Get in Touch
Resources

Get Involved

Give
Subscribe
Amicus

Search

Local Pages

  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • Español
  • UK
About Us
International Engagement
National Engagement
Global Alliance
Our Advocacy Team
Careers
Our Cases
Our Focus
Sanctity of Life
Religious Freedom
Freedom of Speech
Marriage and Family
Parental Rights

Training

Areté Academy
Blackstone Legal Fellowship
Summit on Religious Liberty

News

Press Releases
Commentaries
Videos

Contact Us

Request Legal Help
Request Case Funding
Media Inquiries
Get in Touch
Resources

Get Involved

Give
Subscribe
Amicus

Search

Local Pages

  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • Español
  • UK

About Us

International Engagement
National Engagement
Global Alliance
Our Advocacy Team
Careers
Our Cases

Our Focus

Sanctity of Life
Religious Freedom
Freedom of Speech
Marriage and Family
Parental Rights

Training

Areté Academy
Blackstone Legal Fellowship
Summit on Religious Liberty

News

Press Releases
Commentaries
Videos

Connect

Request Legal Help
Request Case Funding
Media Inquiries
Get in Touch
Resources

Get Involved

Give
Subscribe
Amicus

Search

Local Pages

  • Deutsch
  • Français
  • Español
  • UK
ADF International
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

© 2025 ADF International Austria gemeinnützige GmbH
Registration seat: Vienna | Address: Postfach 5, 1037 Vienna, Austria |
Commercial register: Commercial court Vienna, FN 460299k

© 2025 ADF International Austria gemeinnützige GmbH
Registration seat: Vienna | Address: Postfach 5, 1037 Vienna, Austria |
Commercial register: Commercial court Vienna, FN 460299k

Linkedin-in Facebook-f Instagram Youtube
ADF International

Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

© 2025 ADF International Austria gemeinnützige GmbH
Registration seat: Vienna | Address: Postfach 5, 1037 Vienna, Austria |
Commercial register: Commercial court Vienna, FN 460299k

Follow us:

Linkedin-in Facebook-f Instagram Youtube