As sitting MP and grandmother of 10 faced criminal trial in Finland for tweeting her Christian beliefs, legal organisation warns that pending censorship legislation in Scotland & Ireland could see similar scenarios unfold here
Continue readingThousands stand against abortion decriminalisation in Parliament Square, London
7,000 march through central London in support of “better options than abortion” for women & unborn babies.
Continue readingFinnish Bible Trial concludes with final attempt to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech
The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
Continue readingSATURDAY: Thousands expected to “March for Life” in London
Pro-life speakers will draw attention to the 200,000 abortions per year that occur in England & Wales, and demand better protections for women and babies.
Continue readingLive from court: Prosecution demands censorship in “hate speech” trial over Finnish politician’s Bible-tweet
The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.
Continue readingTOMORROW: Finnish politician on trial for Bible tweet
Päivi Räsänen’s criminal “hate speech” appeal trial begins tomorrow Aug 31st. Räsänen available for questions at online press conference hosted by ADF International on Sep 1st.
Continue readingAmidst death threats, Nigerian Court rules Christian convert is free to change her religion
Mary, an 18-year-old Christian convert, successfully secured protection from members of her family who threatened to kill her for converting from Islam.
Continue readingOn the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Spotlight on Violence in Pakistan
Pakistani Christian communities subjected to severe violence from recent mob riots; ADF International is actively engaged in religious freedom efforts in Pakistan.
Continue readingMEDIA ADVISORY: Finnish politician on trial for tweet to address press conference, Sept 1st
Päivi Räsänen will be available for questions at an online press conference hosted by ADF International on 1st Sep at 17:00 CEST (11:00 EDT) after her trial
Continue readingImprisoned for 2018 Social Media Post, Algerian Christian Released from Prison
Pastor Hamid Soudad, an Algerian Christian-convert and leader in the Evangelical Church of Algeria, has been released from prison.
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