GENEVA (23 September 2020) – At a dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons, ADF International delivered a statement on the dangers...
Published on 22 Sep 2020
STRASBOURG (20 July 2020) – On Friday, ADF International submitted what could be the final legal arguments on behalf of Tom Mortier in his case against Belgium at the European...
Published on 20 Jul 2020
NEW YORK (26 June 2020) – Today marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. ADF International holds a presence in New York and Geneva engaging on...
Published on 26 Jun 2020
Belgium’s liberal euthanasia laws challenged before European Court What’s at Stake: Promoting the right to life from conception to natural death Protecting the weak and vulnerable in society Summary: Nothing...
Published on 07 Nov 2017
Canadian Supreme Court opens very narrow door to doctor-prescribed death What’s at Stake: The protection of all lives, including the most vulnerable The protection of medical professionals from being forced...
Published on 06 Feb 2015
ECHR opens the door to assisted suicide and euthanasia in Europe What’s at Stake Promoting the right to life from conception to natural death Protecting the weak and vulnerable in...
Published on 17 Nov 2013
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people. As well as having ECOSOC consultative status with the United...
Published on 03 Mar 2019ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC consultative status...
Published on 15 Oct 2018
Euthanasia Brief The principal terms used are ‘euthanasia’ and ‘assisted suicide’. The former is generally understood to be an act or omission that intentionally ends the life of a person...
Published on 08 May 2018
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Faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
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View All »7 examples of how Belgium doesn’t follow its own euthanasia law
New Zealand voters could be helped by looking at the experience in other countries before making up their minds on the euthanasia referendum. This summer, Czechia became the latest country...
Published on 07 Oct 2020Coronavirus highlights the importance of protecting the vulnerable
Robert Clarke, ADF International's Deputy Director (Advocacy), comments on the Royal College of Physicians's decision to not support a change in the law to permit assisted dying. In a commentary...
Published on 16 Apr 2020Affirm Dignity | End Euthanasia campaign shows harsh consequences of its legalization
"This so-called 'right' to die is becoming a 'duty' to die for people. So at a certain age, or if you have a certain disease, if you have a certain...
Published on 27 Mar 2020