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Experts condemn growing intolerance against Christians in Türkiye at largest human rights conference in Europe 

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To highlight the mounting discrimination against minority religions in Türkiye, ADF International hosted a panel discussion at the OSCE* Human Dimension Implementation Conference in Warsaw this week.

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Sentenced to Death for WhatsApp Lyrics, Petition for Nigerian Musician’s Release Brought to UN Working Group

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ADF International today filed a complaint requesting the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to declare Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s prosecution contrary to international law.

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South African “Hate Speech” Bill Would Violate Human Rights; Free Speech Experts Address Parliament 

ADF International experts address Parliament, “Bill is unconstitutional, dangerous and not in line with international human rights standards”.

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CASE FILED: Plea for justice for wrongfully imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez submitted to international human rights body

ADF International has filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on behalf of Nicaraguan bishop Rolando Álvarez.

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Challenging COVID Worship Bans

Religious freedom was repeatedly violated during COVID. Yet it is essential for everyone—not only for people of faith. ADF International’s Sofia Hörder writes for European Conservative.

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Finnish Bible Trial concludes with final attempt to criminalise “insulting” Christian speech

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The criminal trial of Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola is underway before the Helsinki Court of Appeal.

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Live 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.

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Amidst 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.

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On 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.

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Imprisoned 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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Päivi Räsänen

Päivi Räsänen, a member of parliament and devoted grandmother from Finland, charged with 'hate speech' for voicing her deeply held beliefs on the Christian view of marriage and sexuality.

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce

Die engagierte Lebensschützerin aus Großbritannien, die festgenommen wurde, als sie still in der Nähe einer Abtreibungsklinik auf einer öffentlichen Straße betete.

Rodrigo Iván Cortés

Ein ehemaliger Kongressabgeordnete aus Mexiko, der bestraft wurde, nachdem er die biologische Wahrheit der zwei Geschlechter verteidigt hatte.

Nada und Hamouda

Aus dem Sudan, deren Ehe von einem Scharia-Gericht aufgelöst wurde und die mit 100 Peitschenhieben und Lebensgefahr bedroht wurden, nur weil sie zum Christentum konvertierten.

Shagufta und Shafqat

Ein christliches Paar aus Pakistan, das 7 Jahre lang in der Todeszelle saß, weil sie angeblich eine blasphemische Textnachricht versendet hatten - obwohl beide weder lesen noch schreiben können.

Adah

Adah had to flee her home after being threatened by her family for her conversion and obtained a protective order in another state.

Pastor Ezekiel

Pastor Ezekiel was captured and tortured by unidentified men for two weeks in February 2024, and then handed over to the police, who released him.

David

David was captured and tortured by unidentified men for two weeks in February 2024, and then handed over to the police, who charged him with kidnapping and obtained a conviction without a lawyer in 3 days. In July, the High Court in Northern Nigeria overturned his wrongful conviction. He is now free.

Naomi

Naomi had to flee her home after being threatened by her family for her conversion, and obtained a protective order in another state.

Rhoda Jatau

Nigerian Christian mother of 5, Rhoda Jatau, has been acquitted after being imprisoned for 19-months for allegedly sharing a video on WhatsApp.

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Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

In March 2020, a dangerous mob burned down his house and the Hisbah religious police, an official authority in charge of enforcing Sharia law, arrested Yahaya. Shortly after, the young man was convicted in a Sharia court for his alleged “blasphemy” and sentenced to death by hanging. His Supreme Court appeal has the potential to overturn Sharia-based blasphemy laws in Northern Nigeria.

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Päivi Räsänen

Eine Abgeordnete des finnischen Parlaments, die wegen ‘Hassrede’ angeklagt wurde, nachdem sie öffentlich ihre christlichen Überzeugungen zu Ehe und Sexualität geäußert hatte.