New law threatens minority religions in Bulgaria
SOFIA (29 November 2018) – Today, ADF International and a coalition of Bulgarian churches filed a formal request with...
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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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Violations continue despite 70 years of human rights declaration
BRUSSELS (29 November 2018) – On 28 November, ADF International, with Marijana Petir MEP and...
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Budapest Forum questions efficiency of international human rights frameworks
BUDAPEST (27 November 2018) – From 27 to 28 November, the 11th Budapest Human Rights...
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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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Christianity in the Workplace
A significant proportion of employees in the workplace are professing Christians. Employers may wish to facilitate an inclusive working environment that respects the religious beliefs of employees...
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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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Norway (33rd Session)
ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC consultative...
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Slovakia (32nd Session)
ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, and marriage and family before national and international institutions. As well as having ECOSOC consultative...
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Macedonia (32rd Session)
ADF International is a global alliance-building legal organization that advocates for religious freedom, life, marriage and family before national and international institutions. ADF International has consultative status within the...
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Recent commentary
View All >Asia Bibi-the EU’s lack of leadership in protecting religious minorities worldwide
The plight of Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi underscores the need for the EU to beef...
Read moreFamilies charged for pulling children out of school over Pentecost long weekend
In Germany, kids have to go to school whether their parents want them there or...
Read moreMore 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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