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German taxi driver fined over tiny rear window Bible quote sticker
A German city has issued a fine against taxi driver Jalil Mashali over alleged unlawful "religious advertising,” because of a small Bible verse sticker on his rear window reading "Jesus – I am the way.…
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WHO pandemic treaty negotiations resume while concerns mount about censorship threats: “cure cannot be worse than the disease”
WHO pandemic treaty draft threatens freedom of expression by requiring governments to manage “infodemics” defined as “too much information”.
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UN Expert warns Biden Administration: Permitting males in womens’ sports can breach human rights, cause “extreme psychological distress” and risks “physical and sexual attacks”
UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls issues letter warning against proposed Title IX rule change, requiring schools to permit males to compete in female-only sports.
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Lent pro-life volunteers alarmed as Germany considers UK-style censorship zones to criminalise help and prayer near abortion organisations
New draft law would introduce censorship zones in Germany for behaviour that could be perceived as “confusing” or “disturbing” – potentially including prayer Asked about the frequency of “harassment” incidents at abortion facilities that would…
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“The situation is no longer tolerable”: US Congress members continue to denounce Nigeria’s religious freedom violations at House hearing
HFAC subcommittee heard testimony yesterday, raising concern about religious freedom violations in Nigeria, targeted attacks against Christians.
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European Parliament “strongly condemns” Christmas Eve massacre of Christians in Nigeria, but blames climate change
The urgency resolution condemns the attacks on Christians while citing “climate change” as a reason for Islamist terror attacks. ADF International is actively challenging blasphemy laws in Nigeria, where on average 14 Christians are murdered…
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US Congress Members challenge Biden Admin over Nigeria’s egregious violations of religious freedom
HFAC moves forward with Nigeria Resolution, calling on Biden Admin to designate country as a CPC for its religious freedom violations.
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STATEMENT: ADF International stands for freedom of expression alongside US Congress members, international experts, expressing concern over WHO “pandemic treaty”
ADF International today joined press conference led by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) to express concern over proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement.
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Two MPs push for further crackdown on silent prayer despite outcry over “thought crime” arrests
MPs have approached the Home Office demanding a change to draft guidance on “buffer zones” to censor silent thoughts within 150m of abortion facilities Politicians ignore public outcry over incidents of arrests for silent prayer…
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Global voices unite for free speech following Musk’s commitment to challenge “draconian” Irish “hate speech” law
Seth Dillon, Ashley St. Clair, Sara Gonzales, & Andy Ngo among others joining ADF Intl in calling on Ireland to abandon far-reaching censorship bill
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