This report illustrates the state of homeschooling in Costa Rica, highlighting that relevant restrictions violate its obligations to respect freedom of education and parental rights under international human rights law.
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This joint submission highlights systematic patterns of harassment against the Catholic Church and its members in Nicaragua, including the targeting of churches, clergy members, and other religious figures by both state and non-state actors. It also draws attention to the practice of arbitrary arrests and detentions, followed by expulsions and the revocation of citizenship of clergy members.
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Write a message to encourage and embolden Bishop Álvarez who was expelled from the country and sent to the Vatican. At the current time, he is unable to return to Nicaragua and freely exercise his religion.
Continue readingWrite a message to encourage and embolden Bishop Álvarez who was expelled from the country and sent to the Vatican. At the current time, he is unable to return to Nicaragua and freely exercise his religion.
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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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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 growing prevalence of violence, threats and harassment directed at religious leaders and places of worship in Mexico. It also raises concerns about the unjustified restrictions imposed on the exercise of freedom of expression and the right to political participation, including for members of the clergy. Finally, the report emphasizes the need for Mexico to align its legislation regarding gender-based political violence with its international human rights obligations.
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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
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
This submission raises concerns with Guatemala’s Law Against Femicide and other Forms of Violence Against Women, whose overbroad definition of ‘psychological violence’ opens the door to arbitrary and unjustified restrictions of freedom of expression. Furthermore, the report highlights the need to strengthen maternal health care, particularly in rural areas, to tackle Guatemala’s high maternal mortality rate while remaining steadfast in its commitment to protecting and promoting the right to life.
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 burdensome restrictions on freedom of religion or belief imposed by the government in its attempts to curb the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. It also discusses why Peru should continue to respect the right to life and resist calls to liberalize its abortion laws amidst its high maternal mortality rate.
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
This submission illustrates the status of homeschooling in Argentina and the unjustified restrictions, both in law and practice, on the right of parents to choose the appropriate kind of education for their children. Furthermore, it expresses concern over the threat posed by Argentina’s recently adopted abortion law to the freedom of conscience of medical professionals.
