US and EU agree on push for religious freedom
WASHINGTON, D.C. (9.5.2018) –How should we counter the steady rise of religious persecution of Christians and other religious minorities around...
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Affirming Dignity
In Belgium and the Netherlands, the phrase has become a synonym for euthanasia. In countries where euthanasia is legalized, it is done not only in cases of terminal illness, but also in non-terminal situations and for psychological suffering, such as depression. Euthanasia without an age limit is legal in Belgium, and has been legalized for minors over 12 years...
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The global crisis in religious freedom
WASHINGTON, DC (4.5.2018) – How should we counter the steady rise of religious persecution of Christians and other minorities around...
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Ealing prayer ban challenged in court
LONDON (27.04.2018) – Can public prayer be criminalised in Ealing? Citizens will challenge the recent censorship zone introduced by...
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Coman and Others
Promotion of the Natural Family and Marriage In 2010, Romanian citizen Adrian Coman and his partner, US citizen Robert Claibourn Hamilton, obtained a marriage certificate in Belgium. When Romania, in...
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Code of Conduct on Illegal ‘Hate Speech’ Online (European Commission)
Promotion of free speech and marketplace of ideas On 31 May 2016, the European Commission, in...
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Mortier v. Belgium
Promoting the right to life from conception to natural death Protecting the weak and vulnerable in society Nothing could have prepared Tom Mortier for the devastating news he was...
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Free to Preach
There is mounting cultural and legal pressure against ministers of the Gospel. A pastor arrested for having ‘unsanctioned’ Bible studies in his home; pastors thrown in jail for...
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Censored
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...
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In The Dock
Aiming to better educate the Christian community on the legal issues that affect its ability to live out their faith, ADF International has partnered with Premier Radio to create...
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Euthanasia Brief
The principal terms used are ‘euthanasia’ and ‘assisted suicide’. The former is generally understood to be an act or omission that intentionally ends the life of a person ostensibly...
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Russian Federation (30th Session)
This report explains why the Russian Federation must ensure that the right to freedom of religion is fully respected...
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Germany (30th Session)
This report explains why Germany must take urgent steps to protect freedom of conscience, expression, and religion, as well as the rights of parents to raise and educate their...
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Recent commentary
View All >More scrutiny needed over power to ban prayers – A commentary on public spaces protection orders and their potential for abuse
Public spaces protection orders used against pro-life campaigners are ripe for a legal challenge, Laurence...
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Speech by Lord Alton at ADF International Media Symposium, September 2017 My friend Alan Sears – who it’s wonderful to welcome here tonight with Paula – has a love of G.K.Chesterton...
Read moreThe Slippery Slope of Euthanasia Laws
One person’s choice affects so many others, as Tom Mortier, a teacher in Belgium discovered. He once supported the...
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