“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.
Continue reading“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.
Continue readingGermany 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.
Continue readingChristianity Today: Global Advocacy Impact
Can a silent, peaceful prayer be a criminal act? Not according to the case of 76-year-old grandmother Rosa Lalor, from Liverpool, who successfully challenged the penalty with support from ADF International.
Continue readingAmidst brutal ongoing attacks, Nigerian Christian and Muslim faith leaders sign joint declaration condemning violence
Nigerian religious leaders came together at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C., to sign an important declaration on principles of inter-religious and civil society cooperation and religious freedom.
Continue readingADF International to Highlight Defense of Persecuted Christians at International Religious Freedom Summit
High-level, non-partisan event this week showcases unprecedented support across the political spectrum on the urgent issue of Christian persecution.
Continue reading“Continuously shrinking space” for freedom in Turkey, warns EU
European Parliament urges Turkey to implement “positive and effective reforms” to protect freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Continue readingPakistani Christian convert granted protection at Europe’s top court
A Pakistani Christian fearing persecution in case of deportation has won his case at the European Court of Human Rights.
Continue readingA Bipartisan Win for Religious Freedom | Opinion
“In a remarkable show of bipartisan cooperation, last week, the Senate unanimously reauthorized the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.”
Continue readingNGOs call on US Senators to hold gross violators of human rights accountable
Numerous international religious freedom NGOs have penned a public letter calling on US Senators to reauthorize legislation to hold gross violators of human rights accountable.
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