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Press ReleaseJune 2, 2026

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen submits testimony before Canadian Senate Human Rights Committee on C-9 “Hate Speech” Bill

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Press ReleaseMay 22, 2026

Crown Office backs down following free speech victory of Scottish Christian grandmother cleared in court for offering consensual conversation in ‘buffer zone’

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CommentaryMay 20, 2026

Comprehensive Sexuality Education: The Classroom’s Best Kept Secret

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Press ReleaseMay 15, 2026

Australian court dismisses appeal to uphold biological reality in ‘What is a woman?’ case

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Press ReleaseMay 14, 2026

East African Court case filed: Christian communities in DRC left unable to worship after targeted attacks on churches, charities

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Press ReleaseMay 12, 2026

Christian woman wins legal challenge against Muslim designation in Iraq’s official database

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Press ReleaseMay 7, 2026

Finnish Parliamentarian Convicted of “Insulting” a Group for 20-year-old Church Booklet to Appeal to European Court of Human Rights

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Press ReleaseApril 30, 2026

Egyptian court fails to grant Easter holiday

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Press ReleaseApril 28, 2026

Free speech victory: Judge dismisses charges against Scottish grandmother arrested for offering consensual conversation in ‘buffer zone’

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Press ReleaseApril 27, 2026

Christian YouTuber in Egypt Faces Five Years’ Imprisonment and Hard Labor for Teaching His Faith Online 

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Press ReleaseApril 25, 2026

State of South Australia Admits Wrongdoing Toward Child Over “Disturbing” Sex-ed Content; Mother Shares Story with the UN

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Press ReleaseApril 23, 2026

Sports bodies threatened with legal action if they continue to allow men to compete in women’s sport

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CommentaryApril 10, 2026

Mounting Opposition to Assisted Suicide 

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Press ReleaseApril 7, 2026

Ugandan bill to establish Sharia courts sparks urgent religious freedom concerns 

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Press ReleaseApril 4, 2026

Police interrogate Christian pastor arrested for commenting on Islam and transgender ideology while street preaching, in ongoing criminal investigation

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Press ReleaseMarch 27, 2026

Nepalese clinic accused of coercing girls into egg harvesting, exposing exploitation in the fertility industry

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Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2026

BREAKING: Finland’s Supreme Court Acquits Parliamentarian on Bible Tweet, Convicts Her for “Insult” in 20-Year-Old Church Pamphlet on Separate Charge

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Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2026

EU Appoints New Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief After Year-long Vacancy

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Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2026

BREAKING: Landmark Ruling Expected in Finnish Bible-Tweet Case TOMORROW

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Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2026

TOMORROW: Scottish grandmother arrested for offering conversation in ‘buffer zone’ to argue in court that prosecution violates human rights and should be dropped

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Press ReleaseMarch 18, 2026

Christian Father Targeted by Pakistan’s “Blasphemy Business Group” Faces Possible Death Penalty 

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Press ReleaseMarch 13, 2026

WIN: Court dismisses charges against Brazilian veterinary student facing 10 years in prison for “transphobic” social media posts  

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Press ReleaseMarch 10, 2026

Europe’s Top Court Rejects Case of Christian Parents in Sweden Seeking Reunification with Daughters after 3 Years Separation

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Press ReleaseFebruary 27, 2026

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom condemns targeted expulsions of Christians in Türkiye

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Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 2026

Brazilian commentator under criminal investigation again for “transphobic” social media posts

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Press ReleaseFebruary 20, 2026

X challenges €120m fine under EU censorship law at top European court

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Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 2026

Turkish Government Denies Targeted Deportation of Christian Missionaries; Accuses European Parliament of ‘Interference’  

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Photo of Pastor Dia arrested in handcuffs for peaceful preaching.
Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 2026

Police arrest Christian pastor and visit his home after he commented on Islam and transgender ideology while street preaching

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Press ReleaseFebruary 11, 2026

Brazilian court hears case of veterinary student facing up to 10 years in prison for “transphobic” social media comments  

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Brazilian veterinary student facing prosecution in Brazil for gender ideology comments
Press ReleaseFebruary 9, 2026

Brazilian Veterinary Student Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Social Media Comments on Gender Ideology 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 5, 2026

Top European Court Takes Up Cases of Christians Banned from Türkiye

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Photo of Päivi Räsänen In the US House of Judiciary hearing
Press ReleaseFebruary 4, 2026

Finnish Parliamentarian on trial for Bible tweet testifies before U.S. Congress: “European censorship is a worldwide concern” 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 4, 2026

10 Years On: Recognition of ISIS Genocide Must Lead to Renewed Action to Protect Religious Minorities

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Press ReleaseJanuary 30, 2026

Finnish Parliamentarian on Trial for Bible Tweet to Testify Before U.S. Congress on Europe’s Growing Censorship Regime 

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Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2026

Christian woman criminally charged for silent prayer pleads ‘not guilty’ in first hearing 

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Press ReleaseJanuary 27, 2026

THURSDAY: Christian woman criminally charged for silent prayer to appear in court

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Press ReleaseJanuary 16, 2026

European Court Case May Determine the Future of Religious Symbols in Public Institutions

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Press ReleaseJanuary 14, 2026

Egypt Grants Paid Easter Leave to Christian Workers, Marking Step Forward for Religious Freedom

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Press ReleaseJanuary 14, 2026

Unpack the European Union’s EU Digital Services Act and the Regulation of Online Speech

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Press ReleaseJanuary 12, 2026

TOMORROW: Scottish grandmother to plead in court for offering conversation in “buffer zone” 

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Press ReleaseJanuary 12, 2026

Brazilian influencer under criminal investigation by police for criticizing gender ideology online 

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Press ReleaseDecember 19, 2025

Glasgow Grandmother in court for offering chat in “buffer zone”

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Press ReleaseDecember 17, 2025

UK: Christian woman criminally charged for standing, silently praying  

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U.S. State Department Applauds Scotland’s Decision to Drop Case Against Pro-Life Grandmother Rose Docherty
Press ReleaseDecember 17, 2025

FRIDAY: Glasgow Grandmother to appear in court for offering to talk in “buffer zone”

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Press ReleaseDecember 9, 2025

Brussels authorities face legal challenge after arresting individuals expressing concerns about puberty blockers 

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Press ReleaseDecember 5, 2025

Experts Highlight Escalating Violence Against Christians in India and Pakistan at European Parliament

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Press ReleaseDecember 2, 2025

U.S. Congress Holds Roundtable on Nigeria’s Christian Persecution Crisis Ahead of Report to President Trump

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Press ReleaseDecember 1, 2025

South Australia mother to take legal action after teen daughter exposed to “disturbing” sex ed content

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Press ReleaseNovember 20, 2025

EU ignores free speech concerns in review of censorial Digital Services Act

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Press ReleaseNovember 19, 2025

Experts convene at European Parliament to address harms of surrogacy, following EU resolution condemning practice

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Press ReleaseNovember 18, 2025

US Government Brings Plight of Persecuted Christians in Nigeria to the United Nations 

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Press ReleaseNovember 14, 2025

European Court of Human Rights Undermines Right to Life for the Disabled Unborn in Polish Case

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Press ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

Religious Freedom Coalition Thanks President Trump for Designating Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern;” Proposes Next Steps to Protect Persecuted Christians”

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Press ReleaseNovember 7, 2025

U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

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Press ReleaseNovember 1, 2025

BREAKING: U.S. government designates Nigeria “Country of Particular Concern”

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Press ReleaseOctober 30, 2025

Live from Court: Finland’s “Bible Tweet” Case Reaches Supreme Court in Landmark Free Speech Battle

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Press ReleaseOctober 29, 2025

Scottish politician seeks to criminalise “influencing” a person’s decision about assisted suicide 

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Päivi standing outside smiling in her native Finland
Press ReleaseOctober 29, 2025

TOMORROW: Finnish Politician Faces Supreme Court for Bible Tweet 

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Press ReleaseOctober 22, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Finnish Parliamentarian on Trial for Tweet to Address Post-Trial Press Conference, October 30th 

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Press ReleaseOctober 15, 2025

“They Took Our Children”: Christian Parents Bring Sweden Before European Court of Human Rights After Almost 3 Years’ Separation from Daughters

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Press ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Türkiye Labels Christians as ‘National Security Threats’ to Justify Mass Expulsions

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Christian persecution in Egypt
Press ReleaseOctober 13, 2025

Following Prime Minister’s Rejection, Egyptian Christians Petition Government in Case to Recognize Easter Sunday as a Public Holiday

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CommentaryOctober 9, 2025

Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s Supreme Court Outcome Will Shape Religious Freedom in Africa 

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Press ReleaseOctober 9, 2025

One hundred experts write to European Commission warning EU legislation risks censoring global speech

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Press ReleaseOctober 8, 2025

UN Expert Calls to Globally Prohibit Surrogacy in Landmark Report

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Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2025

U.S. State Department: Arrest of Scottish Christian Grandmother is “Tyrannical”

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Press ReleaseSeptember 27, 2025

Glasgow Grandmother arrested AGAIN for offering conversations in abortion “buffer zone”

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Press ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

Nigerian State Lawyer Threatens to Publicly Execute Young Man for Sending a Song on WhatsApp  

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UN undermines parents' rights by pushing gender ideology.
Press ReleaseSeptember 26, 2025

US State Department Panel Decries Censorship at UN High-Level Week

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Press ReleaseSeptember 18, 2025

Long-Awaited Hearing Scheduled for Case of Nigerian Prisoner Sentenced to Death for WhatsApp Message

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DLR Tweet about Paivi
Press ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

US State Department Speaks Out in Support of Parliamentarian Prosecuted for Bible-Verse Post: “In a Democracy, No One Should Face Trial for Peacefully Sharing Their Beliefs”

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Reem Alsalem, UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls
Press ReleaseSeptember 9, 2025

UN Expert: Vilification of Parents Protecting Children From Gender Transition is “Disturbing” 

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Regiane Cichelero wants to homeschool her son.
Press ReleaseSeptember 5, 2025

Brazilian Mother Denied Right to Homeschool Despite International Law 

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Press ReleaseSeptember 4, 2025

European Court Dismisses Challenge to Slovakia’s COVID Worship Bans 

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Press ReleaseSeptember 3, 2025

European Legal Expert to U.S. Congress: “Protect Free Speech from European Censorship”

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Päivi reads her bible in the Finnish Parliament building.
Press ReleaseAugust 25, 2025

‘Hate Speech’ Case Over Bible Tweet Dragged Into 7th Year as Finnish Supreme Court Sets Hearing Date for 30th October 

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce in 2022.
Press ReleaseAugust 19, 2025

U.S. State Department Doubles Down on Warning to UK: “Buffer Zones” are an “Egregious Violation” of Free Speech 

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U.S. State Department Applauds Scotland’s Decision to Drop Case Against Pro-Life Grandmother Rose Docherty
Press ReleaseAugust 18, 2025

U.S. State Department Applauds Scotland’s Decision to Drop Case Against Pro-Life Grandmother Rose Dov

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U.S. State Department Applauds Scotland’s Decision to Drop Case Against Pro-Life Grandmother Rose Docherty
Press ReleaseAugust 14, 2025

Prosecutor Backs Down in Case Against Scottish Grandmother in Major Free Speech Victory

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Qaraqosh is home to many Iraqi Christians. It suffered great loss in 2014.
CommentaryAugust 13, 2025

What Can We Learn from Iraqi Christians 11 Years After ISIS’s Attack?

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Adam Smith-Connor
Press ReleaseAugust 13, 2025

U.S. State Dept. Highlights Alarming Decline in Free Speech in the United Kingdom 

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce who was arrested for silent prayer in the UK.
Press ReleaseAugust 10, 2025

Christian Arrested for Silent Prayer Back Under Investigation

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Nigerian Christian man David.
Press ReleaseAugust 4, 2025

Victory for Religious Freedom: Nigerian High Court Strikes Down Wrongful Conviction of Christian Man Who Faced Torture 

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Sall Grover, founder of Giggle for Girls app. Defendent in Tickle v. Giggle.
Press ReleaseAugust 4, 2025

“What is a Woman?” Legal Showdown Begins in Australian Federal Court

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Press ReleaseAugust 2, 2025

Christian pastor threatened with arrest after being assaulted for peaceful preaching  

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Press ReleaseJuly 18, 2025

U.S. Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Christians in Muslim-Majority Countries

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Brazil censorship
Press ReleaseJuly 14, 2025

Brazilian Supreme Court Urged to Protect Children from Gender Ideology Experiments in Brief Filed by Human Rights Organizations

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Press ReleaseJuly 10, 2025

European Parliament Calls for Urgent Protection of Christians and other Religious Minorities in Syria Following Targeted Attacks

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Press ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

Musk sets sights on EU online censorship law after Australian free speech win

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March for Life UK
CommentaryJuly 3, 2025

Life at Risk: A Defining Week for the UK 

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Press ReleaseJuly 2, 2025

U.S. Government calls out Australian authorities for blocking online speech; Musk, “Billboard Chris” win case to overturn censorship of biologically-accurate “X” post 

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Press ReleaseJuly 1, 2025

Free Speech Victory in Australia for Billboard Chris as “X” post censorship overturned  

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Press ReleaseJune 26, 2025

U.K. Premiere of “Live Not By Lies” Shines Spotlight on Erosion of Freedom in the West 

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UN undermines parents' rights by pushing gender ideology.
Press ReleaseJune 25, 2025

UN Expert Report Calls on Governments to Prohibit “Gender Transition” for Children  

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Paul Coleman at EU Parliament
Press ReleaseJune 25, 2025

The Digital Services Act and Online Speech in Europe

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Press ReleaseJune 24, 2025

Brazilian Mother’s Right to Homeschool to Be Argued Before State Court

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Press ReleaseJune 20, 2025

STATEMENT: UK MPs vote to legalise assisted suicide

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Press ReleaseJune 18, 2025

US Supreme Court Upholds State Law Protecting Children from Gender-Ideology Experiments  

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Päivi Räsänen with a speech bubble.
CommentaryJune 17, 2025

Europe’s Free Speech Crisis Is Making International Headlines

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Press ReleaseJune 6, 2025

Police arrest ADF International team member and Canadian child protection advocate Billboard Chris for their signs, while ignoring violent counter-protestors

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Press ReleaseMay 26, 2025

The Invisible Arbiter: What Conscience Really Means and Why It Matters Today

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Press ReleaseMay 21, 2025

‘Surveillance and control’: Experts convene at European Parliament to warn about EU online censorship law, following US State Department expressing concern

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UN in Geneva. The WHO pandemic treaty talks resumed but cenorship concerns grow.
Press ReleaseMay 19, 2025

WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty Without Censorship Provisions 

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Press ReleaseMay 19, 2025

Experts to convene at European Parliament to warn about EU online censorship law, following US State Department expressing concern

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Growing euthanasia practice in Canada spells a deep crisis of meaning
Press ReleaseMay 16, 2025

STATEMENT: The Leadbeater Bill will harm far more than it helps

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Press ReleaseMay 16, 2025

Criminality of prayer within a home “depends on who’s passing the window” claims author of the Scottish “buffer zones” law called out by JD Vance 

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Press ReleaseMay 16, 2025

Grandmother arrested in Scottish abortion “buffer zone” reacts as parliamentarians push for extension of censored public space 

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Press ReleaseMay 15, 2025

International Body to Decide Case of Mexican Politician Censored for Gender Comments on “X”

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Press ReleaseMay 15, 2025

Chile’s Congress Calls for Immediate Suspension of “Gender Transition” Programs for Children 

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Press ReleaseMay 8, 2025

Christenverfolgung weltweit: Eine Realität, die wir nicht ignorieren dürfen

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Press ReleaseMay 4, 2025

As Albanese claims electoral victory, U.S. State Dept warns Australia: Don’t censor free speech on 𝕏

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Press ReleaseMay 3, 2025

U.S. State Department calls out Australian government for “coercing” Musk’s 𝕏 to censor truth on gender

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Man on his phone in a digital realm design
Press ReleaseApril 17, 2025

Unpacking the EU Digital Services Act

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Christian persecution in Egypt
CommentaryApril 9, 2025

Why Christians Face Persecution in Egypt and How There’s Hope

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Press ReleaseApril 4, 2025

US State Department ‘disappointed with the UK court’s conviction of Livia Tossici-Bolt’

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Livia is guilty.
Press ReleaseApril 4, 2025

Christian woman convicted for offering consensual conversation in abortion facility ‘buffer zone’, ordered to pay £20,000 in prosecution costs

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Press ReleaseApril 2, 2025

Australian tribunal to rule on whether using biologically accurate pronouns online is grounds for censorship 

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Livia Tossici-Bolt holding her sign in the UK
Press ReleaseApril 1, 2025

US State Department: ‘We are monitoring’ prosecution of UK woman in abortion facility ‘buffer zone’ case and ‘are concerned about freedom of expression’ in Britain

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Press ReleaseMarch 27, 2025

Foreign Censorship on U.S. Social Media Platforms – Australian Case Validates Vance’s Concerns

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Breccia di Roma church in Rome, Italy
Press ReleaseMarch 27, 2025

Top human rights court deems Evangelical church’s appeal inadmissible

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Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2025

“Billboard Chris” fined, threatened with arrest in Brisbane days ahead of “ultimate” court challenge against government online censorship

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Press ReleaseMarch 24, 2025

Elternrechte in Gefahr: Der Kampf um den Schutz der Kinder [German only]

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Press ReleaseMarch 10, 2025

Pakistani Christian girl’s forced marriage annulled in win for religious freedom

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Press ReleaseMarch 6, 2025

Buffer zone trial: Officers admit they did not “personally witness” any “harassment” before Christian woman fined for holding “here to talk” sign

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Press ReleaseMarch 5, 2025

TODAY: Dorset retiree to face trial for offering a conversation in abortion “buffer zone”

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Pakistani Man Masih Christian.
Press ReleaseMarch 4, 2025

WIN in Pakistan for Christian fraudulently “converted” by employer in attempted enslavement

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Päivi Räsänen’s case has been ongoing for 6 years. Now her fate rests at the Finnish Supreme Court
CommentaryMarch 3, 2025

The Finnish Line: The Supreme Case of Päivi Räsänen After 6 Years

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Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 2025

Scottish health authority suspend American midwifery student over pro-life Facebook posts

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Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 2025

GOVE: “It is wrong to say that someone cannot pray silently” 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 26, 2025

Criminality of prayer within a home “depends on who’s passing the window” claims author of the Scottish “buffer zones” law called out by JD Vance 

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Mexican Congressman Gabriel Quadri.
Press ReleaseFebruary 18, 2025

Mexican Government Ignores Inquiry from International Human Rights Body Into Politician Censored and Convicted for Twitter/X posts on Gender

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Brazil censorship
Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 2025

As Rumble Returns to Brazil, International Free Speech Expert Investigates Brazilian Censorship Crisis with Visit

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Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 2025

U.S. Vice President Vance: “Concerning” British silent prayer conviction shows free speech is “in retreat”

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Billboard Chris' case will be heard in Australia in March
Press ReleaseFebruary 13, 2025

“Litmus Test” Court Case Against Government Censorship of Musk’s “X” to be Heard Next Month, Australia

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Nigerian prisoner Yahaya Sharif-Aminu
Press ReleaseFebruary 13, 2025

European Parliament, in Rare Move, Calls a Second Time for Immediate Release of Nigerian Prisoner Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, Condemns Blasphemy Law

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Mubarak Bala and Rhoda, and Yahaya, ADF International clients in Nigeria
CommentaryFebruary 12, 2025

Persecution in Nigeria: Rhoda Jatau Acquitted; Mubarak Bala Released; What About Yahaya Sharif-Aminu?

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US announces no more males in female sports
Press ReleaseFebruary 12, 2025

UN Expert Welcomes United States Executive Order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” 

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Pastors and ministry leaders in Nicaragua facing persecution.
Press ReleaseFebruary 12, 2025

Formerly Imprisoned Nicaraguan Pastors and Ministry Leaders Pursue Justice at International Court

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce who was arrested for silent prayer in the UK.
Press ReleaseFebruary 10, 2025

Police target charitable volunteer AGAIN for standing silently in public area

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Press ReleaseFebruary 6, 2025

Dorset retiree faces trial for offering a conversation, amidst fears over “two-tier policing” 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 5, 2025

What is Liberty or Freedom? Andrew Wilson on how Christianity Can Answer That Question

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Press ReleaseFebruary 5, 2025

How Governments Are Silencing Free Speech

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Press ReleaseFebruary 2, 2025

Christian Convert From Islam Freed After Imprisonment Over Facebook Posts

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Press ReleaseFebruary 1, 2025

European Politicians Call for Social Media Censorship and Attack X and Meta’s Free Speech Policies as ‘Threat to Democracy’

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Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2025

Appeal date set for Army Veteran convicted for silent prayer in “buffer zone” 

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Dr. Adina Portaru is ADF International's EU Digital Services Act expert
CommentaryJanuary 28, 2025

How the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Affects Online Free Speech in 2025

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Press ReleaseJanuary 28, 2025

Woman arrested for silent prayer responds to Home Office dismissal of “two-tier policing”

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The US rejoins the Geneva Consensus Declaration under President Donald Trump.
Press ReleaseJanuary 27, 2025

U.S. Reaffirms There Is No ‘Human Right’ to Abortion; Rejoins the Geneva Consensus Declaration

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Press ReleaseJanuary 24, 2025

EU doubles down on social media censorship that ‘will not be confined to Europe’ following concerns about Musk’s free speech policy on X

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Jim Demers is a Canadian pro-lifer who deserves justice.
CommentaryJanuary 21, 2025

Jim Demers: Justice Delayed and Overdue in Canada

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Zuckerberg announces censorship windbacks
CommentaryJanuary 10, 2025

Facebook’s Commitment to Winding Back Censorship

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Brazilian lawmakers and freedom of speech advocates
Press ReleaseDecember 20, 2024

Brazilian legislators challenge unlawful state censorship at international body

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Sean Nelson talks with Rhoda Jatau, ADF International client and persecuted Christian,
Press ReleaseDecember 19, 2024

WIN for religious freedom in Nigeria: Christian mother of 5, Rhoda Jatau, fully acquitted of charges for “blasphemy”

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Press ReleaseDecember 19, 2024

Religious freedom advocates congratulate Rubio on nomination to lead US State Department, call for greater focus on religious prisoners of conscience

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The Censorship Industrial Complex and what you need to know
CommentaryDecember 9, 2024

What Is the Censorship Industrial Complex and How is it Affecting Our Free Speech Rights?

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Press ReleaseDecember 7, 2024

Swiss Supreme Court rules parents must facilitate daughter’s gender ‘transition’ under threat of criminal charges in ‘heartbreaking’ decision

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Press ReleaseDecember 3, 2024

STATEMENT: Chilean Senate protects children, takes a stand against dangerous gender ideology

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Press ReleaseDecember 3, 2024

40,000+ urge International Olympic Committee: “KEEP WOMEN’S SPORTS FOR WOMEN”

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Nigerian prisoner Yahaya Sharif-Aminu
Press ReleaseDecember 3, 2024

United Nations experts call for immediate release of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, denounce blatant human rights violations in Nigeria

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Press ReleaseNovember 28, 2024

WIN: Brazilian Supreme Court unanimously rejects attempt to ban religious symbols from public buildings

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Growing euthanasia practice in Canada spells a deep crisis of meaning
CommentaryNovember 22, 2024

Why We Need to Champion the Life, Purpose, and Dignity of Every Person, Not Euthanasia or the UK Assisted Suicide Bill

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce in 2022.
Press ReleaseNovember 22, 2024

‘Tsunami of censorship’: US congressional committee criticises UK’s abortion centre ‘buffer zones’ and online censorship

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Press ReleaseNovember 21, 2024

International body to rule on case of Canadian man who spent time in prison for holding sign outside abortion facility almost 30 years ago

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Press ReleaseNovember 14, 2024

Barbados debates criminal law carrying 7-year prison sentence for online content causing “annoyance” or “emotional distress”

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Save girls' sports
CommentaryNovember 8, 2024

The Race to Save Girls’ and Women’s Sports is Worth Running

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Press ReleaseOctober 31, 2024

Army veteran confirms APPEAL as Crown Prosecution Service concede silent prayer “not necessarily” an offence 

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Press ReleaseOctober 29, 2024

“Influencing” to be criminalised near abortion facilities from THURSDAY as government set to roll out “buffer zones” nationwide 

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Press ReleaseOctober 25, 2024

Almost 60,000 signatories ask Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought, as army veteran prosecuted for silent prayer 

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Press ReleaseOctober 18, 2024

Algerian pastor convicted of “illegal worship” shares his story, advocates for re-opening churches

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Save girls' sports
Press ReleaseOctober 17, 2024

Collegiate and Olympic athletes, global human rights leaders call on UN to protect safety and fairness for women in sports

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Press ReleaseOctober 16, 2024

GUILTY: Army Vet convicted for praying silently near abortion facility 

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Adam Smith-Connor, army vet convicted
Press ReleaseOctober 15, 2024

VERDICT TOMORROW: Army Vet on trial for silent prayer

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Press ReleaseOctober 10, 2024

‘Two-tier policing’: Pastor arrested and held in police cell for 13 hours after commenting on Islam and affirming sex is binary while street preaching

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Press ReleaseOctober 8, 2024

𝕏 back online in Brazil after a 39-day blockade

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Press ReleaseOctober 8, 2024

Evangelical church in Rome, deemed a “shop” by authorities, appeals to top human rights court – Italian state demands 50,000€ 

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Press ReleaseSeptember 25, 2024

Swiss Supreme Court suspends threat of criminal charges for parents who refuse to enable daughter’s “transition”, following appeal filing 

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Press ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024

Freedom of expression upheld in Peru: TikToker faced criminal prosecution for speaking out against gender ideology

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What's the purpose of "hate speech" laws? Text with Irish flag. "Hate speech" elements were dropped in Sept. 2024.
Press ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024

“Hate Speech” Element Dropped from Censorial Irish Bill

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Press ReleaseSeptember 18, 2024

“Buffer zones” to be rolled out in October – silent prayer NOT named as an offence, but law lacks clarity

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Press ReleaseSeptember 17, 2024

TODAY: Trial begins for army vet who prayed silently near abortion facility

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Press ReleaseSeptember 13, 2024

SILENT PRAYER ON TRIAL AGAIN: Army Vet to be “tried for thoughtcrime”, Tuesday

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Press ReleaseSeptember 12, 2024

Liz Truss, Michael Shellenberger, join over 100 free speech champions in condemning ban on “X” in Brazil 

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freedom of speech is universal
CommentarySeptember 9, 2024

Brazil, Elon Musk, X, and Censorship: What You Need to Know

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Pastors and ministry leaders in Nicaragua facing persecution.
Press ReleaseSeptember 5, 2024

RELEASED FROM PRISON: Nicaraguan authorities release fraudulently convicted pastors, ministry leaders

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March for Life London 2024.
Press ReleaseSeptember 5, 2024

Thousands set to ‘march for life’ in London: “abortion isn’t healthcare”

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Press ReleaseSeptember 2, 2024

Top human rights body called on to intervene against Brazil’s “extreme” censorship of “X”

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Gabriel Quadri, censored for stating biological reality.
CommentaryAugust 26, 2024

Across The Globe, Pointing Out Men Can’t Become Women Could Land You In Court

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Press ReleaseAugust 23, 2024

“Sex is not confined to being a biological concept” rules Australian Court

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Press ReleaseAugust 21, 2024

Egyptian man finally allowed to list Christian affiliation on ID card, authorities rule

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Growing euthanasia practice in Canada spells a deep crisis of meaning
CommentaryAugust 20, 2024

From Belgium to Canada, Euthanasia Signals a Deep Crisis of Meaning

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Press ReleaseAugust 19, 2024

Christian Woman Arrested for Silent Prayer Receives Compensation from Police

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Press ReleaseAugust 15, 2024

Father imprisoned in Egypt for Facebook comments on religion declares hunger strike

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Press ReleaseJuly 31, 2024

Parents forced to hand over documents for daughter’s legal “sex change” by Swiss court

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How should Christians respond to the transgender movement?
CommentaryJuly 23, 2024

A ‘Culture Conversation’ with Nancy Pearcey, American Christian Author and Apologist

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Press ReleaseJuly 12, 2024

Turkish Authorities Crack Down on Christianity; Deny Church Land for Worship Space

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Press ReleaseJuly 12, 2024

“This is insane” – Elon Musk and others react to Swiss authorities separating child from parents who refuse to give her puberty blockers

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Pastors and ministry leaders in Nicaragua facing persecution.
Press ReleaseJuly 11, 2024

International human rights court condemns Nicaraguan government’s imprisonment of Christian ministry leaders, calls for immediate release

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Press ReleaseJuly 11, 2024

Swiss authorities demand parents legally endorse gender “transition” of teenage daughter who has been separated from family for over a year 

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Billboard Chris' case will be heard in Australia in March
Press ReleaseJuly 10, 2024

Internet sensation ‘Billboard Chris’ in legal battle for right to debate “harmful” gender ideology on “X”

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Press ReleaseJuly 3, 2024

Berlin court undermines freedom of conscience in “morning-after pill” judgment 

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Press ReleaseJune 28, 2024

“Gut-wrenching”: female athlete in US lawsuit tells UN what it’s like to lose to males in women’s sports

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Press ReleaseJune 27, 2024

No right to same-sex marriage—Korean Supreme Court to hear case with potential to redefine marriage

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Press ReleaseJune 27, 2024

Ireland’s hate speech law could “censor the entire internet”, warns Michael Shellenberger 

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Press ReleaseJune 25, 2024

“Don’t tell your parents”: Parents of Austrian primary school students subjected to radical “sexuality education” seek justice 

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Press ReleaseJune 25, 2024

Olympian to United Nations: Eroding female categories is ‘the sporting crime of the 21st Century’

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Sean Nelson talks with Rhoda Jatau, ADF International client and persecuted Christian,
CommentaryJune 18, 2024

Why Nigeria is the Most Dangerous Country in the World for Christians

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Press ReleaseJune 18, 2024

One in four Irish worried about losing right to free speech 

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Türkiye’s flag
Press ReleaseJune 13, 2024

Türkiye’s Highest Court Rules in Support of Government’s Expulsion of Nine Foreign Christians for Alleged “Missionary Activities”

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Jean-Paul Van De Walle outside of the European court of Human Rights
Press ReleaseJune 13, 2024

Countries cannot be forced to introduce assisted suicide, rules Europe’s top human rights court

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Press ReleaseJune 11, 2024

Following forced closure of Catholic Teachers College, Bishops sue Bolivian state, take case to international human rights enforcer

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Press ReleaseJune 4, 2024

Religious freedom advocates call on Egypt to release detained Christians accused of ‘terrorism’ for peaceful engagement on Facebook

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Brazil censorship
Press ReleaseMay 23, 2024

A Call to Action: Plea to challenge Brazilian state censorship brought to international human rights body

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Press ReleaseMay 20, 2024

U.S. Lawmakers Raise Serious Free Speech Concerns with WHO Pandemic Agreement, Petition State Department for Documentation

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Press ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Defence filed in Bible Tweet “hate speech” case headed to Finland’s Supreme Court 

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Press ReleaseMay 17, 2024

UN experts demand release of Nigerian Yahaya Sharif-Aminu imprisoned for WhatsApp messages

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Isabel Vaughan-Spruce who was arrested for silent prayer in the UK.
Press ReleaseMay 14, 2024

US Government agency condemns UK silent prayer arrest 

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Win for church autonomy in Mexico.
Press ReleaseMay 14, 2024

WIN for church autonomy in Mexico: Court protects Catholic baptismal records from gender ideology

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Press ReleaseMay 8, 2024

Freed from forced marriage: Pakistan court annuls marriage between young Christian girl and her abductor

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Tedros looks on as UN Member States negotiate the WHO pandemic treaty. ADF International assisted in removing language about 'infodemics'.
CommentaryMay 6, 2024

WHO Pandemic Treaty, ‘Infodemics’ and Freedom of Speech

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Press ReleaseMay 3, 2024

Date set for UK parliament’s “biggest decision on abortion law for a generation” – 15 May  

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Press ReleaseMay 2, 2024

Algerian appeals court upholds pastor’s conviction for “illegal worshipping”

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Pastors and ministry leaders in Nicaragua facing persecution.
Press ReleaseMay 1, 2024

International human rights watchdog demands Nicaraguan government uphold human rights protections for wrongfully imprisoned pastors

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Press ReleaseApril 30, 2024

Amidst political chaos, Scottish government set to debate more censorial legislative proposals TODAY 

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Giorgio Mazzoli in front of the UN in Geneva. The WHO pandemic treaty is negotiated by UN member states.
Press ReleaseApril 30, 2024

WHO Pandemic Agreement: free speech experts welcome progress as negotiations near conclusion

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Gabriel Quadri, whom ADF International supports.
Press ReleaseApril 23, 2024

Civil freedoms prevail: Mexican court prevents woke authorities from blocking Congressman from running for reelection for his posts on biological reality

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Press ReleaseApril 23, 2024

Zeg nee aan de cancelcultuur en kom op voor de vrijheid van meningsuiting

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Päivi Räsänen at court. She will face trial at the Finnish Supreme Court.
Press ReleaseApril 19, 2024

Bible-tweet case to be heard at Finnish Supreme Court

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Police line at NatCon.
Press ReleaseApril 17, 2024

Free speech PREVAILS for “NatCon”: Belgian court strikes down order shuttering conservative conference

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Paul Coleman at NatCon in Brussels
Press ReleaseApril 16, 2024

NEW: ADF International backs emergency legal challenge after Brussels police shut down “NatCon” conference citing views on abortion, marriage, and the European Union

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Press ReleaseApril 16, 2024

Scottish Parliament to vote on repealing notorious censorship law, WEDNESDAY

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Press ReleaseApril 11, 2024

EU Parliamentarians endorse abortion in non-binding resolution; international law continues to protect life of both mother and baby

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Cass Report in the UK reveals use of puberty blockers in children based on weak evidence.
Press ReleaseApril 10, 2024

Use of puberty blockers in children is based on “weak evidence”, concludes head of World’s largest review

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Sall Grover, founder of Giggle for Girls app. Defendent in Tickle v. Giggle.
Press ReleaseApril 8, 2024

Australian Courts must decide “What is a woman?” in landmark “Tickle v. Giggle” case

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Press ReleaseApril 5, 2024

“There has never been a more critical time to protect religious freedom”: U.S. Senators urged to condemn religious freedom violations

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Press ReleaseMarch 28, 2024

MPs call on Home Office to allow consensual conversation and silent prayer in “buffer zones” after woman charged for “offering to talk”  

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Pastors and ministry leaders in Nicaragua facing persecution.
Press ReleaseMarch 27, 2024

11 Nicaraguan pastors and ministry leaders convicted in sham trial; ADF International takes case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

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Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2024

Algerian pastor defends right to religious freedom, appeals “illegal worshipping” conviction

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Press ReleaseMarch 22, 2024

Nigerian reverend and wife imprisoned for over three years acquitted of wrongdoing for helping young girl to safety

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Press ReleaseMarch 18, 2024

Challenging Nigeria university bans against Christian fellowship on campus

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Giorgio Mazzoli in front of the UN in Geneva. The WHO pandemic treaty is negotiated by UN member states.
Press ReleaseMarch 18, 2024

Revised WHO Pandemic Agreement draft still implies “free speech is a threat to public health” as negotiations resume today 

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Press ReleaseMarch 12, 2024

VIDEO: Scottish buffer zones bill is “patronising” and unhelpful, woman who received help from pro-life volunteers tells parliament 

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Isabel arrested in the UK
Press ReleaseMarch 12, 2024

Vindicated charity volunteer arrested for silent prayer in an abortion “buffer zone” testifies to Scottish Parliament 

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Mexican Congressman Gabriel Quadri.
Press ReleaseMarch 11, 2024

International body demands response from Mexican government on congressman convicted as a “political offender” for censored Twitter/X posts

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Press ReleaseMarch 9, 2024

Dorset Pensioner on trial for offering to talk to women in crisis pregnancies 

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The wpath controversy is a deep scandal of medicine and reality.
Press ReleaseMarch 5, 2024

Leaked documents reveal deep-rooted medical scandal behind international guideline-setters on “gender-affirming healthcare” 

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Press ReleaseMarch 1, 2024

US Senate moves to “leverage all diplomatic and sanctions tools available” to hold global violators accountable for religious freedom abuses

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Press ReleaseFebruary 27, 2024

Police settle case brought by Christian pastor they tried to forbid from “commenting on any other religion”

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German taxi driver fined because of alleged "religious advertising"
Press ReleaseFebruary 21, 2024

German taxi driver fined over tiny rear window Bible quote sticker 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 20, 2024

WHO pandemic treaty negotiations resume while concerns mount about censorship threats: “cure cannot be worse than the disease” 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 20, 2024

UN Expert warns Biden Administration: Permitting males in womens’ sports can breach human rights, cause “extreme psychological distress” and risks “physical and sexual attacks”

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Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 2024

Lent pro-life volunteers alarmed as Germany considers UK-style censorship zones to criminalise help and prayer near abortion organisations 

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Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 2024

“The situation is no longer tolerable”: US Congress members continue to denounce Nigeria’s religious freedom violations at House hearing

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Pavica Vojnovic standing outside of a facility which is inside of a censorship zone.
CommentaryFebruary 15, 2024

Germany plans to unveil censorship zones which violate freedom of speech and free assembly

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Adina Portaru before the European Parliament.
Press ReleaseFebruary 8, 2024

European Parliament “strongly condemns” Christmas Eve massacre of Christians in Nigeria, but blames climate change

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Press ReleaseFebruary 7, 2024

US Congress Members challenge Biden Admin over Nigeria’s egregious violations of religious freedom

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Press ReleaseFebruary 5, 2024

STATEMENT: ADF International stands for freedom of expression alongside US Congress members, international experts, expressing concern over WHO “pandemic treaty”

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Isabel
Press ReleaseFebruary 5, 2024

Two MPs push for further crackdown on silent prayer despite outcry over “thought crime” arrests

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Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2024

Global voices unite for free speech following Musk’s commitment to challenge “draconian” Irish “hate speech” law

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Pavica und Felix
Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2024

German government announces draft law introducing censorship zones around abortion-related facilities, fines up to 5,000€

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UN undermines parents' rights by pushing gender ideology.
CommentaryJanuary 25, 2024

How the UN Undermines Parental Rights by Pushing Gender Ideology

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Pastor Keshab of Nepal
Press ReleaseJanuary 25, 2024

Pastor must begin prison term for praying after Nepali Supreme Court denies his appeal

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Press ReleaseJanuary 17, 2024

CASE FILED: Mexican civil society leader convicted of “gender-based political violence” over tweets appeals to international body for justice

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Press ReleaseJanuary 17, 2024

NEW FOOTAGE shows officers “thought-policing” in Birmingham; government consultation on censorial “buffer zones” ends midnight

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Press ReleaseJanuary 15, 2024

CONFIRMED: Bishop Álvarez released from prison by Nicaraguan government

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Press ReleaseJanuary 12, 2024

Prosecutor appeals Bible-tweet case to Finnish Supreme Court

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Press ReleaseJanuary 11, 2024

Scotland looks to imprison parents for refusing to “transition” their children

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Press ReleaseJanuary 5, 2024

Biden Administration turns blind eye to religious freedom violations in Nigeria

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Press ReleaseJanuary 4, 2024

WATCH: Officers confront, “move on” retiree for offering help to pregnant women on public street

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Press ReleaseDecember 28, 2023

UN Expert warns Biden Administration: Rule changes in women & girls’ sports would breach “human rights obligations” 

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Press ReleaseDecember 20, 2023

“First Christmas in safety”: Sudanese family now in U.S. following criminal prosecution, death threats for converting to Christianity

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CommentaryDecember 18, 2023

The State’s Duty to Protect Human Life

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Press ReleaseDecember 13, 2023

Christian mother on bail after 19 months in Nigerian prison for “blasphemy”

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Press ReleaseDecember 6, 2023

Up to five years in prison for peaceful expression: South African parliament passes “hate speech” bill 

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Press ReleaseDecember 1, 2023

MPs asked to remove legal protections against late-term abortion

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Press ReleaseNovember 30, 2023

“We appeal to President Daniel Ortega … let Bishop Álvarez go”: US Congress holds hearing for unjustly imprisoned Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop

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Press ReleaseNovember 29, 2023

Nigerian Court announces trial against Christian mother for alleged blasphemy will continue

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Bishop Alvarez
Press ReleaseNovember 29, 2023

Aviso: U.S. Congressional subcommittee to host hearing on the unjust imprisonment of Nicaraguan bishop, Rolando Álvarez

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Press ReleaseNovember 28, 2023

Assisted suicide ban challenged at Europe’s top human rights court

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Daniel Kefee is free from religious persecution today
Press ReleaseNovember 20, 2023

Justice for evangelist acquitted of wrongdoing after helping Christian convert to safety

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Press ReleaseNovember 16, 2023

Disappointment for Army Veteran as hearing postponed in “thoughtcrime” prosecution

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Press ReleaseNovember 15, 2023

PRESS ADVISORY: Court hearing TOMORROW for Silently Praying Army Veteran

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Press ReleaseNovember 14, 2023

BREAKING: Finnish parliamentarian found NOT GUILTY of “hate speech” for Bible Tweet and other expressions 

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