Can state-owned service providers pull down ads that authorities decide they don’t like? In Slovenia, a state-owned bus company removed ads commissioned by the pro-life NGO Zavod ŽIV!M.
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Myanmar (37th Session)
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Myanmar (37th Session)
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people. As well as having ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations (registered name ‘Alliance Defending Freedom’), ADF International has accreditation with the Organization of American States, the European Commission and Parliament, and is a participant in the FRA Fundamental Rights Platform.
This report explains why Myanmar must commit to the protection of religious freedom for all people, especially for historically persecuted ethnic and religious minorities.
Uruguay (32nd Session)
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Uruguay (32nd Session)
ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations (registered name “Alliance Defending Freedom”), ADF International has accreditation with the European Commission and Parliament, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization of American States, and is a participant in the FRA Fundamental Rights Platform.
This report explains why Uruguay must take urgent steps to protect freedom of conscience, expression, and religion, as well as the rights of parents to raise and educate their children in accordance with their moral and religious convictions.
Sauherad Municipality v. A Norges Kristelige Legeforening
Doctor wins case on freedom of conscience.
Continue readingMagyar Keresztény Mennonita Egyház and Others v. Hungary
The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of Hungarian church freedom.
Continue readingAltınkaynak and Others v. Turkey
Turkey defies European Convention on Human Rights by discriminating against Christians.
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ADF International supported Christian convert fleeing persecution.
Continue readingNagy v. Hungary
The European Court of Human Rights confirmed church autonomy as a basic right deserving protection in its 47 Member States.
Continue readingVietnam (32nd Session)
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Vietnam (32nd Session)
ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations (registered name “Alliance Defending Freedom”), ADF International has accreditation with the European Commission and Parliament, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the Organization of American States, and is a participant in the FRA Fundamental Rights Platform.
This report explains why Vietnam must ensure that the right to freedom of religion is fully respected and protected within its borders, as well as prevent and end all forms of religious persecution and discrimination, both by the State and by non-state actors, including violent attacks on Christians and their churches.
China (31st Session)
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China (31st Session)
ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations (registered name “Alliance Defending Freedom”), ADF International has accreditation with the European Commission and Parliament, the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe, and the Organization of American States, and is a participant in the FRA Fundamental Rights Platform.
This report presents China’s increasing restrictions on religious organizations and religious activities and calls on China to revise its laws and policies to guarantee freedom of worship to all. It also explains how the two-child policy continues to prevent Chinese couples from deciding for themselves how many children to have, in violation of international law, and calls for the rescission of the policy.