EU Resolution on Afghanistan demonstrates a “guilty lack of attention to Christians”, says Co-Chair of Intergroup on FORB
Failure to focus on the persecution of Christians can “lead politics to be timid towards regimes that violate religious freedom…
More must be done to protect free speech
The police, crime, sentencing and courts bill is an opportunity to address critical issues within the law.
Social media star challenges censorship ruling in court
"I felt like at any moment there would be a knock at the door, I would open it, and the…
Court date set for Finnish MP charged over Bible-Tweet
Will Finland imprison an MP over a Bible-Tweet? The Helsinki District Court has set the date for the hearing in…
LET US WORSHIP: Faith representatives turn to Uganda’s Constitutional Court to lift worship ban
An alliance of Catholic, Evangelical and Muslim faith representatives, along with parliamentarians, have brought a legal challenge to Uganda’s restrictions…
EU religious freedom envoy position now vacant while Afghan faith minorities face deepening crisis
Today, Christos Stylianides set to leave role as Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside…
"Protecting human rights of religious minorities is essential for conflict prevention”
How can we prevent religious minorities from suffering under conflict? Today, human rights experts addressed this question at the UN…
Eweida v. United Kingdom
The European Court of Human Rights upholds freedom of religion for Christian employees.
Sauherad Municipality v. A Norges Kristelige Legeforening
Doctor wins case on freedom of conscience.
Magyar Keresztény Mennonita Egyház and Others v. Hungary
The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of Hungarian church freedom.
Altınkaynak and Others v. Turkey
Turkey defies European Convention on Human Rights by discriminating against Christians.
Nagy v. Hungary
The European Court of Human Rights confirmed church autonomy as a basic right deserving protection in its 47 Member States.
“Nigeria must remain a Country of Particular Concern”
Today, a large and varied group of human rights experts and advocates for religious freedom have urged U.S. Secretary of…
Afghanistan: Religious minorities “at extreme risk of being targeted with deadly violence”
UN: Human rights experts call on governments to take robust, coordinated action.
Afghanistan's Christians are turning off phones and going into hiding
Without any clear plan from the United States to evacuate Afghans under special threat, not to mention the remaining thousands…
International day commemorating victims of violence based on FORB
This week, a Pakistani Christian couple, who had been on death row for seven years on false blasphemy charges, has…
Street preachers keep being arrested. More must be done to protect free
Christians are finding themselves in trouble with the law for using allegedly “threatening or abusive” language. The police are too…
Pakistani Christians granted asylum after release from death row
This week, a Pakistani Christian couple, who had been on death row for seven years on false blasphemy charges, has…
LET US WORSHIP: Legal challenge filed in Uganda to overturn “draconian” covid-19 worship ban
A church in Kampala and a representative from the Muslim community have commenced legal action challenging the Ugandan government’s ban…
Free speech for everyone at stake in social media star's court case
Will the right to share Christian views online be safeguarded? Today, the human rights organization ADF International filed a brief…
In Turkey, Christians are being persecuted just for preaching
"I'm afraid I can't let you through," said the man at the airport desk. "The government has issued a permanent…
Biden nominates new U.S. Ambassador for International Religious Freedom
President Biden announced Friday his nomination of Rashad Hussain as U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (IRF).
Follow the money: We need to reset the overseas development aid discussion
What do you think is the better deal: three meals out with cockroaches scurrying round your feet and burnt food…
Chilean Constitutional Tribunal upholds parental rights
The Chilean Constitutional Tribunal has handed down a key decision in Latin America upholding parental rights.
“Persecution against people of faith must end”
On Wednesday, ADF International hosted a dinner event on the grave challenges facing Nigeria regarding the protection of religious freedom.
US Senators call for action on increased religious persecution in Algeria
Five United States Senators, two Republican and three Democrats, signed a letter this week, addressed to United States Secretary of…
“The Crisis of Religious Freedom in Nigeria”, High-Level Event
Tomorrow, ADF International will host a dinner event on the grave challenges facing Nigeria regarding the protection of religious freedom.
Censored Colombian social media star: “Everyone has the right to freely share their beliefs”
The Colombian Constitutional Court has agreed to review the case of Colombian social media star Erika “Kika” Nieto. There are…
The G7 Forces Africans To Choose: China Or Progressivism
“This is not just about confronting or taking on China,” a senior official in Biden’s administration said this month. “But…
Abandoned Indian mother exposes the harmful practice of sex-selective abortion
Being a woman can bring life-threatening challenges to those living in South Asia – from before birth all the way into adulthood. Bhavana*,…
In the West, ‘Incorrect’ Speech Is Increasingly Treated as Blasphemy
Freedom of speech is one of the most fundamental American values. This value was brought all the more sharply into focus…
“Christian candidates to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights should not face discrimination”
Are people of faith barred from being elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights?
Pro-life ads censored in Slovenia – Ruling expected
Can state-owned service providers pull down ads that authorities decide they don’t like? In Slovenia, a state-owned bus company removed…
How the Irish, and Many Others, Lost Their Religious Freedom to COVID Restrictions
Around the world, religious institutions bore the brunt of coronavirus rules. We can’t let this happen again.
Pakistani Christians escape death sentence
The Lahore High Court has overturned a death sentence for a Catholic Pakistani couple. A session court had sentenced Shagufta…
30,000+ call on Inter-American Court to affirm religious freedom and parental rights
Most people live in environments with significant restrictions on freedom of religion.
The unstoppable march of state censorship
Vaguely worded hate-speech laws can end up criminalising almost any opinion. Paul Coleman is the executive director of ADF International,…
“Christians should not face discrimination”
Are people of faith barred from being elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights? A coalition of human rights…
Edinburgh Council apologises for discriminating against Christian ministry
The City of Edinburgh Council has admitted that they were wrong to cancel a Christian event on the basis of…
Cancelling Christians
"Billy Graham wouldn’t be welcomed into Britain today..." Read Lizzie Throughton's article in The Critic UK.
German court upholds ban on prayer vigil near abortion organization
Prohibitions on silent prayer gatherings in the proximity of an abortion organization may remain – so indicates a German court’s…
“4 out of 5 five people live in countries with high or severe restrictions on religious freedom”
Most people live in environments with significant restrictions on freedom of religion.
Church autonomy and parental rights challenged at top human rights court of the Americas
Will the decisions of parents be respected when it comes to the religious education of their children? The Inter-American Court…
Irish people of faith call for government commitment to religious freedom
People of faith are signing an open letter, addressed to the Irish Prime Minister, Micheál Martin TD, demanding a commitment…
Belgium’s euthanasia law criticized at UN Human Rights Council
Belgium has been challenged on the human rights implications of its euthanasia law at a meeting of the UN Human…
Save India’s “Vanishing Girls”: UN urged to act as fetal femicide increases by 60%
In India and other parts of the world, girls are targeted for abuse and discrimination, from before birth and throughout…
When a tweet can land you in jail: Criminal charges brought against Finnish MP
Imprisonment for posting a Bible tweet is now a very real possibility in Finland. The Finnish Prosecutor General has brought…
“A critical moment for the future of faith in Ireland”: Court challenge must continue as Ireland announces partial lifting of worship ban
Ireland will no longer be the only place in Europe to have completely prohibited public worship – so announced the…
Russian authorities prohibit use of church building
A Christian church is challenging Russian authorities at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for seizing the congregation’s property…
Colombian social media star challenges censorship ruling
Are we allowed to share Christian views on social media? The Constitutional Court will have to answer this question, at…
10,000+ call for free speech to be protected on campus
Is there a free speech crisis at UK universities? At least 10,000 members of the public think so and have…
Forcibly-married 14-year-old Maira hopes for Easter miracle
Maira* loved to sing hymns at her church's Easter service. This Easter, she is forced to hide rather than be…
Worship ban in Ireland – doors remained closed over Easter
It’s known to be a season of hope, but Irish Christians cannot gather to worship at church this Easter Weekend.…
Let Us Worship: Churches rejoice as worship ban declared unlawful
The Scottish government's treatment of churches during the pandemic has been unlawful - so ruled Lord Braid in a judgment…
Students speak out on World Speech Day
Which views and opinions are acceptable on UK campuses? According to a survey
Scottish government announces concessions as legal challenge to worship ban set to begin
The Glasgow Priest who is raising financial support from members of the public to challenge the government’s COVID-19 worship ban…
Parents concerned ahead of religious freedom case at top human rights court of the Americas
Will the decisions of parents be respected when it comes to the religious education of their children? The Inter-American Court…
On International Women’s Day, 14-year-old survivor Maira hopes for freedom
This International Women’s Day, Christian girls in Pakistan fear for their safety. Maira Shabaz knows the dangerous reality more than…
LET US WORSHIP: Catholic priest to join other faith leaders in Scottish church ban challenge
Canon Tom White, the Glasgow Priest challenging the Scottish government’s blanket ban on public worship, has moved his case into…
A step in the right direction for free speech on campus
Today, the Department for Education released a report titled “Higher Education: Free Speech and Academic Freedom”, which recognises the harmful…
Thou shalt not pray: German town brought to court over prayer prohibition
Can a local authority ban even silent prayer on the streets? This is the question asked by the “40 Days…
Missionary forced to leave home in Turkey for preaching
David Byle, a Christian evangelist living in Turkey, was forced to leave the country he had called home for 19 years, where he had raised his children and had become…
Suspended pro-life student secures settlement from University
Are universities stifling students’ views? Midwifery student Julia Rynkiewicz believes so, and her newly-settled case provides one such example.
Abduction, rape, blackmail: A Pakistani teenager’s fight for justice
In Pakistan, a fourteen-year-old girl and her family were forced into hiding after she escaped her abductor who forcibly married…
“I will not be intimidated into hiding my faith” - free speech case concerning former Finnish minister continues
On 25 August, former Minister of the Interior and serving Member of the Finnish Parliament, Päivi Räsänen, faces her third…
Final arguments submitted in euthanasia case at top European court
On Friday, ADF International submitted what could be the final legal arguments on behalf of Tom Mortier in his case…
Russian pastor may be forced to tear down his house for hosting religious services
Vitaliy Bak, the leader of a Baptist community in Southern Russia, may soon be forced to demolish his house for…
Free speech case: Long-serving Finnish MP faces criminal investigation for questioning church leadership on Twitter
Are people holding public office allowed to express their deeply held beliefs? On 2 March 2020, member of the Finnish…
Free speech on campus protected: Allegations against midwifery student dismissed and suspension lifted
A midwifery student was forced to suspend her studies after facing a fitness to practise investigation over her involvement with…
Authorities sealed off place of worship – Case against Russia filed at European Court
Amidst reports of increasing religious persecution in Russia and in the run up to Christmas, an international human rights organization…
India: 17.3 million girls not born due to sex-selective abortion
In India, girls are aborted every day simply because they are not boys. Tomorrow is the International Day of the…
Freedom of speech protected after legal intervention at Nottingham University
A pro-life student society - “Nottingham Students for Life” - has been granted affiliation by the University of Nottingham Students’…
Asia Bibi free at last: hope for others suffering under blasphemy laws
Today, Asia Bibi arrived in Canada, according to her lawyer. Late last year, her death sentence for blasphemy was overturned…
Landmark euthanasia case to be heard by human rights court
The European Court of Human Rights agreed to consider the case of Tom Mortier. Belgian authorities have refused to pursue…
Case of doctor who killed depressed woman goes back to Belgian criminal court
The case against a doctor who killed a woman for being depressed and then didn’t have anyone inform her son…
Dimitrova v. Bulgaria
The European Court of Human Rights rules Christian woman’s rights violated in 20-year-old case.
Doctor kills woman for being depressed, son not informed until next day
Alliance Defending Freedom filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights Wednesday on behalf of Tom Mortier, who…
Lautsi and Others v. Italy
Europe’s highest human rights court says Christian crosses can stay in Italy’s classrooms.