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India violates own constitution: 271 indicted because of their faith, worship services stopped

New Delhi/Allahabad (24.9.2018) –In Uttar Pradesh, authorities have recently accused 271 Christians of trying to illegally convert Hindus and have shut down their place of worship. Today, on 24 September, ADF India filed a petition before the Allahabad High Court in Uttar Pradesh to protect the right to freely gather to worship. Christians in Jaunpur were prevented from meeting...

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I’m Human, Right? Campaña internacional para conmemorar el 70º aniversario de la Declaración de los Derechos Humanos

NUEVA YORK (17 de Septiembre de 2018) — El mundo celebrará el 10 de Diciembre de 2018 el 70º aniversario de la adopción de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos. En conmemoración de este evento, ADF International entregará miles de firmas en apoyo del Comunicado de Ginebra, instando a las Naciones Unidas y a la comunidad internacional a...

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Launch of employer’s guide to faith in the workplace

LONDON (13.9.2018) – How does equality law apply in the workplace? What do employers need to be aware of when working with people of faith? On 13 September, the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship, the Evangelical Alliance, and ADF International hosted a series of panel discussions which addressed questions surrounding faith in the workplace. Legal experts, business leaders and members of...

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Parlamentul României votează în favoarea referendumului

BUCUREȘTI (12.9.2018) – Mai mult de trei milioane de români au semnat inițiativa civică de a defini căsătoria ca uniune dintre un bărbat și o femeie în Constituția României. Pe 11 septembrie, Senatul României a votat în favoarea referendumului: 107 voturi pentru, 13 împotrivă și 7 abțineri. “Am încurajat Parlamentul României să protejeze și să promoveze căsătoria ca uniune dintre un...

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Romanian Parliament votes to hold referendum

BUCHAREST (12.9.2018) – More than three million Romanians have supported the civic initiative to define marriage as a union between one woman and one man in the Constitution. On 11 September, the Senate, which is the second chamber of the Romanian Parliament, voted in favour of holding the referendum. Allowing to hold the referendum on the definition of marriage is the...

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«I’m Human, Right?» Une campagne internationale commémorant le 70ème anniversaire de la Déclaration des droits de l’homme.

New York (11 septembre 2018) - Le 10 décembre 2018, le monde célébrera le 70ème anniversaire de l'adoption de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme. En commémoration de cet événement, ADF International apposera des milliers de signatures à la Déclaration de Genève, qui invite les Nations Unies et la communauté internationale à défendre le droit à la vie,...

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I’m human, right? International campaign commemorating 70th anniversary of human rights declaration

NEW YORK (11 September 2018) – On 10 December 2018, the world will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In commemoration of this event, ADF International will deliver thousands of signatures in support of The Geneva Statement, urging the United Nations and the international community to uphold the right to life,...

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“EU should accept responsibility to safeguard religious minorities across the globe”

BRUSSELS (4 September 2018)– On 4 September 2018, the European Parliament Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief and Religious Tolerance presented its annual Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2017. The report mentions 34 countries of which 19 significantly restrict the right of people to live in accordance with their faith. It also calls for a strengthening...

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Norwegian top court hears case on conscience rights for medical staff

OSLO (31 August 2018) – Should medical workers be forced to choose between their profession and their faith? From 28 to 30 August 2018, the Supreme Court of Norway heard the case of Dr. Katarzyna Jachimowicz. A lower court found that she has the right to practice medicine in accordance with her conscience but healthcare authorities appealed that decision. In 2015,...

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