Ghana (42nd Session)

Ghana

(42nd Session)

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.

This report explains why Ghana should resist calls to liberalize access to abortion, and instead protect the right to life of all persons, including the unborn. It also calls on Ghana to safeguard parental rights in the implementation of school-based sex education programs.

Tunisia (41st Session)

Tunisia

(41st Session)

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.

This report highlights the special vulnerability to discrimination and social hostility faced by persons belonging to religious minorities in Tunisia, as well as the lack of adequate protection from the authorities for those facing threats to their safety and rights on the basis of their faith. It also draws attention to the concerning situation of freedom of expression in the country.

Morocco (41st Session)

Morocco

(41st Session)

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.

This report focuses on the situation of freedom of religion or belief and expression
in Morocco, highlighting the urgent need for measures to ensure their full and effective protection, including particularly for persons belonging to religious minorities.

Algeria (41st Session)

Algeria

(41st Session)

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.

This report highlights the persecution of religious minorities in Algeria, particularly of
Christians and the Ahmadiyya community. Anti-proselytism and blasphemy laws exist
in Algeria, which undermine the freedom of religion of religious minorities. Additionally, the Algerian authorities require non-Muslim religious groups and places of worship to be registered with governmental authorities. These registration requirements have been used to discriminate against religious minorities and shut down Christian churches.

Nada and Hamouda: Sudan

A married Sudanese Christian convert couple is currently on trial facing baseless charges after they converted to Christianity despite the decriminalization of apostasy.

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Uganda (40th Session)

Uganda

(40th Session)

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people before national and international institutions.

This report explains why Uganda should resist calls to legalize access to abortion and reaffirm that every human being has an inherent right to life. The report also details how Uganda must take steps to improve its maternal health infrastructure. Finally, it urges the government to ensure that Christians, especially people who convert to Christianity from Islam, are protected.

Togo (40th Session)

Togo

(40th Session)

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people before national and international institutions.

This report explains why Togo must take urgent steps to protect the freedom of expression and protect the freedom of religion and belief within its borders.