Germany bans homeschooling and hybrid schools, in addition to curtailing the right to establish private schools.
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Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s death penalty blasphemy case highlighted at European Parliament
Testimony from international human rights lawyer highlights blasphemy laws as severe violation of international law with deadly consequences in Nigeria, following the adoption of the European Parliament’s urgency resolution earlier this year.
Continue readingSurvivors from forced marriages speak out on Intl Day of the Girl Child
Globally, 100 million girls are at risk of being forced into child marriage over the next decade. The threat for girls from religious minorities of further being coerced into changing their religion in connection to a forced marriage is particularly acute. Ahead of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, ADF International is highlighting the testimonies of survivors of forced marriages in a new mini-documentary.
Continue readingExperts condemn growing intolerance against Christians in Türkiye at largest human rights conference in Europe
To highlight the mounting discrimination against minority religions in Türkiye, ADF International hosted a panel discussion at the OSCE* Human Dimension Implementation Conference in Warsaw this week.
Continue readingSentenced to Death for WhatsApp Lyrics, Petition for Nigerian Musician’s Release Brought to UN Working Group
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.
Continue readingVindication for woman arrested for silent prayer as police drop six month investigation without charge
Following a six-month investigation, West Midlands Police have confirmed that they will not bring charges against Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, issuing an apology for the length of time to reach the decision not to prosecute her for silent prayer.
Continue readingSouth African “Hate Speech” Bill Would Violate Human Rights; Free Speech Experts Address Parliament
ADF International experts address Parliament, “Bill is unconstitutional, dangerous and not in line with international human rights standards”.
Continue readingCASE FILED: Plea for justice for wrongfully imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez submitted to international human rights body
ADF International has filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Álvarez.
Continue reading“The crisis in Manipur has reached a breaking point”: United Nations experts call on Indian government to address violent clash and religious freedom violations in Manipur
UN independent experts address concerns from human rights groups regarding the ethnic, tribal and religious crisis unfolding in Manipur.
Continue readingFinnish Bible Trial concludes with final attempt to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech
The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
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