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Jan Figel of Slovakia

Former EU Envoy for Freedom of Religion tackles Covid restrictions on public worship at Europe’s Top Human Rights Court. The case is one of the first ones where Europe’s top human rights court examines the impact of Covid restrictions on religious freedom in Europe.

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Malta (45th Session)

This report outlines how Malta’s proposed equality legislation lacks appropriate safeguards for freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of conscience.

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‘Conscience of Europe?’

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.

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Canada (44th Session)

Canada

(44th Session)

The following report is a joint submission between ADF International and Canadian Physicians for Life, focused particularly on Canada’s implementation of its obligation to protect the inherent right to life of every person. The information contained in this report was obtained through research and first-hand accounts from these organisations.

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

Canadian Physicians for Life (CPL) is a national association of pro-life physicians, medical students and residents, and retired physicians. CPL was founded in 1975 and is a registered charitable organisation. It promotes healthcare in the Hippocratic tradition that situates the patient’s good at the heart of all medical practice. Dedicated to humanizing healthcare, it advocates for the value of every human life. CPL affirms that the proper goal of medical science and, therefore, of its practitioners is to preserve and protect life across the full breadth of the human experience.

Germany (44th Session)

Germany

(44th Session)

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

This report outlines the situation of freedom of religion and freedom of expression in Germany. It expresses concern regarding cases of dismissal of religion-based asylum applications, particularly by Christian converts, despite the significant risk to their lives upon return to their country of origin. Furthermore, the report addresses the violations of freedom of expression, of assembly and of religion or belief resulting from the laws and regulations authorizing so-called ‘protection zones’ around abortion centres.

Russian Federation (44th Session)

Russian Federation

(44th Session)

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

This report brings attention to the situation of freedom of religion and expression in the Russian Federation, with particular attention to persons belonging to religious minorities. It highlights the barriers related to the registration and operations of unregistered religious groups, as well as cases of police raids and property closures in this regard. It also expresses concern at the impact of anti-extremism laws on religious minority communities, including the censorship of religious publications, the banning of faith-based organizations, and the arrest of hundreds of individuals belonging to affected minority groups. Finally, the report draws attention to a growing trend of targeted threats and arrests of religious leaders for refusing to publicly voice their support for Russia’s military attack on Ukraine.

Five Cases to Know

Five Cases to Know: Fall 2022

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Prayer is vital for our work and uplifting for the many people we have the privilege of fighting for. Without it, we couldn’t hope to be successful.

Included are short stories and updates about people and cases we’re supporting. From Europe to Asia and beyond, freedom is on the line.

Did you know that a case at the Supreme Court of Nigeria could overturn a state’s Sharia-based blasphemy law? A victory here would be a huge win for Nigerians and their religious freedom.

Christian converts and religious minorities would finally be protected against the ever-present danger of a blasphemy allegation and the risk of the death sentence it brings.

You can read more by downloading our ‘5 Cases to Know’ resource today.

Thank you,
Robert Clarke

Montenegro (43rd Session)

Montenegro

(43rd Session)

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

This report stresses the urgent need for the government of Montenegro to intensify its efforts to eradicate the practice of prenatal sex selection in the country. It highlights that the skewed sex ratio at birth has its roots in Montenegro’s prevalent culture of son preference, and suggests recommendations to tackle the root causes of the practice of sex-selective abortion.

Luxembourg (43rd Session)

Luxembourg

(43rd Session)

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

This report denounces the incompatibility of Luxembourg’s regulation of euthanasia and assisted suicide with the State’s basic obligation to protect the equal right to life of all persons. In particular, it highlights the inevitable subjectivity in the assessment of what constitutes ‘unbearable physical or mental suffering’ under the law and the challenges faced by medical professionals in the exercise of their right to conscientious objection in this regard.

Israel (43rd Session)

Israel

(43rd Session)

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

This report examines the discriminatory impact of laws and policies relating to the registration of religious groups and the ownership of religious property and heritage sites. This report also outlines the rising trend of social hostility faced by Christians within the country.