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UK Government puts women at risk with abortion U-turn
LONDON (31 March 2020) – This week, the UK Government has amended abortion regulations to allow women to take abortion pills at home after a telephone consultation with a doctor....
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Finnish MP receives messages of support from around the world in free speech case
HELSINKI/VIENNA (25 March 2020) – Päivi Räsänen, the Finnish MP facing police investigations for publicly expressing her beliefs, has received countless messages of support from all over the world. In...
Published on 25 Mar 2020
Recent Legal Matters
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Vitaliy Bak v. Russia
House church not allowed to worship What’s at Stake: Religious freedom The right to practice one’s faith freely in communion with others at a suitable place of one’s choosing Summary...
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Altınkaynak and Others v. Turkey
Turkey defies European Convention on Human Rights by discriminating against Christians What’s at Stake The right to freedom of association for religious foundations and organizations. Summary Turkey ratified the European...
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Sauherad Municipality v. A Norges Kristelige Legeforening
Doctor wins case on freedom of conscience. What’s at Stake: The right to live out one’s faith in all aspects of life The right to conscientious objection for medical professionals....
Published on 25 Feb 2019
Recent Campaigns
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Protect Free Speech
In a free society, everyone should have the freedom to share their deeply held beliefs without fear of censorship.
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Religious Freedom In Russia
In April 2019, the Russian authorities interrupted the Sunday service of a Baptist community in Verkhnebakansky. They accused the community of using a residential property for worship. However, under Russian...
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Vanishing girls
Every day, 7,000 girls are aborted in India. A million others fight discrimination and oppression. They deserve a chance to pursue their dreams.
Published on 12 Aug 2019
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Combating the Persecution of Christians Worldwide: A framework for Western engagement
Combating the Persecution of Christians Worldwide: A framework for Western engagement Since the days of Christ’s first apostles, Christians have faced persecution for their faith. Recent research confirms that the...
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Bulgaria (36th Session)
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC...
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Belarus (36th Session)
ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC...
Published on 14 Oct 2019
Recent Commentaries
View All »‘Casting a stone’ for religious freedom
Just before Christmas in 2017, I received an email from an ADF International Allied Lawyer based in the U.K., who in turn received a newsletter from Sam Fiore, a church...
Published on 08 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 2020How everyday speech became a crime
Paul Coleman, Executive Director of ADF International, talks to Brendan O’Neill on spiked about the creeping censorship engulfing Europe. Listen Here
Published on 25 Mar 2020