This report addresses the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression in the Maldives, highlighting existing restrictions and government policies that contravene its obligations under international human rights law.
Continue readingLibya (50th Session)
This report addresses the situation of religious minorities in Libya, including the impact of laws prohibiting “offenses against religion”, such as blasphemy, or restricting the peaceful propagation of one’s religion and other forms of expression deemed to create societal harm. It also highlights the de facto criminalization of apostasy, punishable by death, and the consequences of political instability and insecurity resulting from the targeted activities of violent militias and extremist groups against vulnerable religious and other minorities.
Continue readingHonduras (50th Session)
This submission reports on the implementation of school-based sex education programmes in Honduras, highlighting the country’s shortcomings in meeting its obligations under international human rights law regarding the rights of the child and parental rights.
Continue readingBelarus (50th Session)
This report draws attention to the deteriorating situation of freedom of religion or belief in Belarus.
Continue readingProtected: Censored: How European “Hate Speech” Laws are Threatening Free Speech
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Continue readingLegal Brief to the Polish Parliament on the Hate Speech Bill
ADF International submitted a legal brief to the Polish Parliament challenging the far-reaching Polish Government Bill amending the Criminal Code (No. 876) on hate speech. We argued that the Bill and its enforcement of ‘hate speech’ does not comply with the international right to freedom of expression and extends beyond the universally established grounds of limitation to this right.should abandon the Bill.
Continue readingArmenia – Surrogacy (49th Session)
This report, submitted jointly by Casablanca Declaration and ADF International, outlines how Armenia’s legalization of surrogacy undermines its international obligations regarding the rights of children and women under various international human rights instruments. In particular, it highlights the detrimental impact of this harmful practice on the health of surrogate mothers and children.”
Continue readingKenya (49th Session)
This report emphasizes the urgent need for Kenya to intensify its efforts to enhance access to maternal healthcare and fulfill its duty to protect every human being’s inherent right to life.
Continue readingSpain (49th Session)
This report highlights the urgent need for Spain to comply with its obligations under international human rights law regarding the rights of the child and parental rights. Specifically, it calls for effective measures to safeguard children from experimental and life-altering medical procedures that are documented to have irreversible negative impacts on their physical and mental health and well-being.
Continue readingArmenia – Sex Selection (49th Session)
This report highlights the persistent trend of prenatal sex selection in Armenia, resulting in one of the most skewed sex ratios in the world. Noting the significant gaps in the legislation prohibiting this practice, it stresses in particular the need to redouble efforts to tackle the root causes of son preference and daughter aversion.
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