This report outlines how Malta’s proposed equality legislation lacks appropriate safeguards for freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, as well as freedom of conscience.
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Saudi Arabia (45th Session)
the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression in Nigeria.
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the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression in Nigeria.
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This report highlights the continuing challenges to freedom of religion and expression in Malaysia. In particular, it addresses the criminalization of blasphemy and proselytism, as well as the effects of religious harmony laws and the mandatory disclosure of religious affiliation in identity cards on the enjoyment of these fundamental freedoms.
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This report aims to provide an overview of the status of freedom of religion or belief in Jordan, with a particular focus on the treatment of Christians and other religious minorities, ex-Muslim converts, and refugees. It further examines the existing blasphemy, anti-proselytism, and cybercrime laws, and highlights Jordan’s obligations under international human rights law.
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Mexico
(45th Session)
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
This report highlights the growing prevalence of violence, threats and harassment directed at religious leaders and places of worship in Mexico. It also raises concerns about the unjustified restrictions imposed on the exercise of freedom of expression and the right to political participation, including for members of the clergy. Finally, the report emphasizes the need for Mexico to align its legislation regarding gender-based political violence with its international human rights obligations.
Free Speech on Campus
ADF International lawyers helped secure passage of the UK’s Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. It’s now law and free speech will be protected on university campuses starting Fall 2023.
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Censored addresses the rise of so-called ‘hate speech’ laws throughout Europe and their devastating effect on freedom of speech. In Germany, for example, committing an ‘insult’ is a criminal offence and in Poland offending ‘religious feelings’ carries a two year prison sentence.
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Canada
(44th Session)
The following report is a joint submission between ADF International and Canadian Physicians for Life, focused particularly on Canada’s implementation of its obligation to protect the inherent right to life of every person. The information contained in this report was obtained through research and first-hand accounts from these organisations.
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organisation that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
Canadian Physicians for Life (CPL) is a national association of pro-life physicians, medical students and residents, and retired physicians. CPL was founded in 1975 and is a registered charitable organisation. It promotes healthcare in the Hippocratic tradition that situates the patient’s good at the heart of all medical practice. Dedicated to humanizing healthcare, it advocates for the value of every human life. CPL affirms that the proper goal of medical science and, therefore, of its practitioners is to preserve and protect life across the full breadth of the human experience.
Germany (44th Session)
Germany
(44th Session)
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
This report outlines the situation of freedom of religion and freedom of expression in Germany. It expresses concern regarding cases of dismissal of religion-based asylum applications, particularly by Christian converts, despite the significant risk to their lives upon return to their country of origin. Furthermore, the report addresses the violations of freedom of expression, of assembly and of religion or belief resulting from the laws and regulations authorizing so-called ‘protection zones’ around abortion centres.