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Religious freedom
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Brazilian Mother Denied Right to Homeschool Despite International Law
Brazilian state court ruled against Regiane Cichelero, a mother who sought to homeschool her son. ADF International decries the decision as a violation of international human rights law protecting parental rights in education. Santa Catarina,…
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European Court Dismisses Challenge to Slovakia’s COVID Worship Bans
he challenge brought by top EU official and former Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the EU, Dr. Ján Figeľ to the European Court of Human Rights is ruled inadmissible on narrow grounds.
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U.S. State Department Doubles Down on Warning to UK: “Buffer Zones” are an “Egregious Violation” of Free Speech
State Department issues a further condemnation of Britain’s “egregious” buffer zones, warning of a “concerning departure” from shared UK-US values Birmingham Christian Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is back under investigation for silently praying near an abortion facility WASHINGTON, D.C.…
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What Can We Learn from Iraqi Christians 11 Years After ISIS’s Attack?
A Legacy of Faith Under Fire for Iraqi Christians In August 2014, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) — an extremist Sunni group — launched a violent campaign across northern Iraq. Their target:…
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U.S. State Dept. Highlights Alarming Decline in Free Speech in the United Kingdom
New report notes “significant human rights issues” including criminal and civil laws which limit free expression Case of army veteran convicted for silent prayer highlighted as example of censorship crisis LONDON (13 August 2025) –…
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Christian Arrested for Silent Prayer Back Under Investigation
Crown Prosecution Service to advise on charging Isabel Vaughan-Spruce again for praying silently near abortion facility in Birmingham Charitable volunteer, who was cleared in court and received a payout from police for being unjustly arrested…
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Victory for Religious Freedom: Nigerian High Court Strikes Down Wrongful Conviction of Christian Man Who Faced Torture
A High Court in Northern Nigeria has overturned the wrongful conviction of a Christian man who helped a persecuted convert escape violence in the country. ADF International and allied lawyers provided legal support to David’s…
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European Parliament Calls for Urgent Protection of Christians and other Religious Minorities in Syria Following Targeted Attacks
The European Parliament adopted a resolution following one of Syria’s deadliest anti-Christian attacks in years at Mar Elias Church in Damascus ADF International welcomes the resolution’s explicit condemnation of targeted violence against Christians and other…
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U.K. Premiere of “Live Not By Lies” Shines Spotlight on Erosion of Freedom in the West
Feature premiere of timely documentary highlights erosion of freedom of expression in Britain, including through recent prosecutions of citizens who have silently prayed near abortion facilities NYT Bestselling author Rod Dreher, film writer/director Isaiah Smallman,…
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Why Christians Face Persecution in Egypt and How There’s Hope
Christians in Egypt are under threat in a country where 10% of the population is Christian. Our Global Religious Freedom Legal Counsel, Lizzie Francis Brink, tells the story. X-twitter Linkedin Scripture reminds us that persecution…
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