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'Either we speak up against what is happening, either we make this cause our own, or our silence tells the perpetrators they can continue to act with impunity. Our silence tells the victims that no one is there to help them. Our silence encourages others to act in this way in the future.' – Paul Coleman, Executive Director
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Censored addresses the rise of so-called 'hate speech' laws throughout Europe and their devastating effect on freedom of speech. In Germany, for example, committing an 'insult' is a criminal offence and in Poland offending 'religious feelings' carries a two year prison sentence. In Cyprus, anyone who promotes 'feelings of ill will' may be committing a crime, while in Sweden...
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Every year in India, baby girls are killed simply for being girls. In recent years, 19 million have died through abortion or by being killed just after birth. The problem stems from a perception that females are a burden on families and have little or no value. The practice of killing baby girls is now routine, to the extent that...
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GENEVA – On 20th March 2017, the eve of World Down Syndrome Day, the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, Downpride, the Permanent Representation of the Order of Malta to the UN, and ADF International hosted a side event during the 34th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. The speakers aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing systematic...
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Aiming to better educate the Christian community on the legal issues that affect its ability to live out their faith, ADF International has partnered with Premier Radio to create a first-of-its-kind weekly radio show. The programme raises, explains, and explores various issues and cases related to religious freedom, conscience rights, family, marriage, and life. Look below to find out...
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On 4 September 2016 in Rome, Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint. In celebration of this event, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations, together with ADF International, hosted an exhibition dedicated to her words, witness, and works at the UN Headquarters in New York. The week-long exhibition culminated with a conference, featuring an...
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Freedom of conscience is a fundamental right that needs to be protected everywhere. But currently, many people across the world are facing an insurmountable conflict: either violate their conscience, or face material punishment according to the law of the land. Several EU Member States do not fully guarantee freedom of conscience including the right to conscientious objection. In such countries,...
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The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the largest non-governmental provider of abortions in the world. In the summer of 2015, a series of undercover videos were released which exposed the illegal nature of some of the group’s activities in the US. Top-level employees were captured on film negotiating the sale of aborted baby body parts for profit. In Europe, IPPF...
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