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German government announces draft law introducing censorship zones around abortion-related facilities, fines up to 5,000€
Proposed bill would criminalize charity volunteers praying and offering help, including vague ban on words, signs, and messages that could be potentially “confusing” Legal expert Dr. Felix Böllmann: “Any form of harassment is obviously already…
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Pastor must begin prison term for praying after Nepali Supreme Court denies his appeal
In a detrimental development for religious freedom in Nepal, the Nepali Supreme Court has ordered Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya to serve one year in prison for peaceful religious activity.
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CASE FILED: Mexican civil society leader convicted of “gender-based political violence” over tweets appeals to international body for justice
ADF International has filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Rodrigo Iván Cortés, Mexican civil society leader and former congressman.
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NEW FOOTAGE shows officers “thought-policing” in Birmingham; government consultation on censorial “buffer zones” ends midnight
“Are you praying for the lives of unborn children?” asks officer in footage of recent street interrogation Draft government guidance would prevent arrests based purely on silent thought near abortion facilities; Home Office welcomes public…
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CONFIRMED: Bishop Álvarez released from prison by Nicaraguan government
Bishop Álvarez now safe at the Vatican after being sentenced to 26 years in prison for preaching on the human rights violations perpetrated by the Nicaraguan government
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Prosecutor appeals Bible-tweet case to Finnish Supreme Court
State prosecution against Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Pohjola continues, despite Appellate Court confirming unanimous "not guilty” ruling
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Scotland looks to imprison parents for refusing to “transition” their children
ADF UK reacts to government proposals that could jail parents for up to seven years for refusing to “transition” their child Christian leaders raise concerns new law could censor even pastoral support EDINBURGH (11 January…
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Biden Administration turns blind eye to religious freedom violations in Nigeria
U.S. State Department yesterday released list of worst religious freedom offenders, leaving Nigeria off the list for the third year in a row.
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WATCH: Officers confront, “move on” retiree for offering help to pregnant women on public street
A retired scientist and charitable volunteer has brought a formal complaint against council officials who forced her to move from a public street where she was standing, peacefully praying, and holding a sign.
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UN Expert warns Biden Administration: Rule changes in women & girls’ sports would breach “human rights obligations”
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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