BRUSSELS (9 July 2020) – The European Commission has announced that it will reappoint the Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU. Following weeks of mixed communications on the topic, Vice-President Margaritis Schinas has now confirmed...
Published on 09 Jul 2020
NEW YORK (26 June 2020) – Today marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. ADF International holds a presence in New York and Geneva engaging on...
Published on 26 Jun 2020
YEREVAN (22 June 2020) – The Administrative Court in Armenia has upheld the right to freedom of religion in a precedent setting case. It concerns a decorated police officer who...
Published on 22 Jun 2020
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...
Published on 10 Mar 2020
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...
Published on 14 Mar 2014
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
These resources provide employers with insight on how Christian beliefs might manifest in the workplace, as well as exploring and analysing the relevant law in the area. They aim to...
Published on 17 Mar 2020
In a free society, everyone should have the freedom to share their deeply held beliefs without fear of censorship.
Published on 04 Mar 2020
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...
Published on 06 Dec 2019
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 10 Jul 2020ADF 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 10 Jul 2020
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...
Published on 14 Jan 2020
ADF International Faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.
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Published on 08 Jul 2020Confining Religious Freedom in France?
The French Government issued a decree on 21 June 2020 that reveals once more its fragile commitment to religious freedom. The decree activated ‘Phase III’ of de-confinement. It allows for...
Published on 07 Jul 2020