GENEVA (23 September 2020) – At a dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons, ADF International delivered a statement on the dangers...
Published on 22 Sep 2020
VIENNA (11 October 2019) – Who has dignity? What does it mean for us to affirm the inherent dignity of every person? What does 'dying with dignity' really mean? Today,...
Published on 10 Oct 2019VIENNA (4 October 2019) – What does it mean for us to affirm the inherent dignity of every person? On 12 October 2019, ADF International is launching the “Affirm Dignity...
Published on 04 Oct 2019
Pro-life advocate campaigning to defend her right to speak freely What’s at Stake Freedom of speech Summary Pro-life advocate Michelle Fraser was criminally charged for displaying signs that depict the...
Published on 21 Mar 2017
Street evangelist wins victory to preach publicly What’s at Stake Freedom of Speech Summary Caleb Corneloup applied for a permit to preach in one of the open areas in the...
Published on 19 Aug 2016
Tasmanian citizens challenge buffer zone law used to silence pro-life advocacy. What’s at Stake Freedom of speech Summary The Reproductive Health Act in the State of Tasmania, Australia, prevents pro-life...
Published on 27 Jul 2016
The right to freedom of conscience protects the right to live in accordance with our deeply held beliefs. Despite being protected by every major human rights treaty, this right is...
Published on 10 Sep 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 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 status...
Published on 15 Oct 2018
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Published on 28 May 2019