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free speech
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Top human rights body called on to intervene against Brazil’s “extreme” censorship of “X”
Social media platform “X” suspended from use in Brazil in unprecedented state clampdown on free speech ADF International calls on Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to intervene WASHINGTON, DC (2 September 2024) – In light…
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Across The Globe, Pointing Out Men Can’t Become Women Could Land You In Court
This story originally appeared in The Federalist on 8 August 2024 The world has been shocked to see riots erupt throughout the United Kingdom following an appalling stabbing in Southport, England, last week, where three…
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Internet sensation ‘Billboard Chris’ in legal battle for right to debate “harmful” gender ideology on “X”
Father of two, global campaigner, and internet sensation ‘Billboard Chris’ appeals Australian censorship orders, with support from ADF International “X” post highlighting unsuitability of transgender activist serving on WHO “panel of experts” currently geo-blocked in…
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A Call to Action: Plea to challenge Brazilian state censorship brought to international human rights body
Since 2019, Brazil has been experiencing ongoing censorship and due process violations; the country now has what are likely the worst restrictions on speech in the Americas.
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U.S. Lawmakers Raise Serious Free Speech Concerns with WHO Pandemic Agreement, Petition State Department for Documentation
Representatives Jim Jordan and Thomas Massie pen letter to U.S. Department of State, stating “WHO Agreement may contravene the First Amendment”
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US Government agency condemns UK silent prayer arrest
In its latest report, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) highlights that the European governments have “targeted individuals for their peaceful religious expression” Arrest of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce for silently praying in an abortion…
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WHO Pandemic Treaty, ‘Infodemics’ and Freedom of Speech
Everything you need to know about the WHO pandemic treaty and its censorial threat to freedom of speech. Find out what we did about it.
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WHO Pandemic Agreement: free speech experts welcome progress as negotiations near conclusion
Earlier versions of the text required parties to “combat” or “prevent” undefined concepts like “misleading information”, “misinformation”, and “disinformation”. ADF International spearheaded global advocacy to ensure pandemic treaty upholds freedom of expression. Latest negotiating text…
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Bible-tweet case to be heard at Finnish Supreme Court
Long-serving Parliamentarian and grandmother Päivi Räsänen to stand trial a third time for expressing Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality on “X” (formerly Twitter)
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Scottish Parliament to vote on repealing notorious censorship law, WEDNESDAY
Motion tabled to repeal the law which would punish citizens for comments deemed “hateful”, even at family dinner table
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