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Religious freedom
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EU finally appoints religious freedom envoy after almost 3 year wait
Former Belgian Ambassador Frans van Daele takes on mandate as the EU’s Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU
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Musician Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy Appeals to Nigerian Supreme Court—ADF International Supporting Potential Landmark Case
A notice of appeal has been filed with the Supreme Court of Nigeria for the case of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a Nigerian Sufi musician, who was sentenced to death for charges of blasphemy.
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Over 32,800 Petitioners Call on U.S. Government to Add Nigeria Back on Religious Freedom Watchlist
The removal of Nigeria from the U.S. State Department’s “Country of Political Concern” (CPC) list has led to the worsening of religious freedom abuses in the country. Petition calls on U.S. government to reinstate Nigeria—one…
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A Crisis of Religious Freedom in Latin America
At a high level event on “Freedom of Religion in Türkiye” held in the European Parliament today, victims of faith-based discrimination highlighted atrocities committed by the Turkish government and parts of society against Christian minorities…
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“The demise of democracy”: Victims of Turkish religious oppression speak out
At a high level event on “Freedom of Religion in Türkiye” held in the European Parliament today, victims of faith-based discrimination highlighted atrocities committed by the Turkish government and parts of society against Christian minorities…
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AVISO: Freedom of Religion in Türkiye – A focus on Christian minorities
Experts and witnesses to highlight grave violations committed against Christian minorities at event hosted by MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen and ADF International
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“Too many people are dying”: Human rights lawyers implore world leaders to show concern for Nigerian victims
More Christians were killed in Nigeria in 2021 than in the rest of the world combined.
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Free speech is being shut down in schools across the world
"The censorship of academic speech is dangerous for us all. Silencing students and professors stunts free thinking. When free speech is shut down in schools, a domino effect ensues," writes Elyssa Koren.
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“Blasphemous” Pakistani couple tell of their extraordinary escape from death row
Couple speak out on new documentary by ADF International, directed by Emma Webb, ahead of UN Int'l Day for victims of violence based on religion or belief.
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Germany denies refuge to Christian convert – after family member tortured, killed for his faith
An Iranian Christian convert in Germany faces likely death for his faith as deportation looms.
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