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Mixed Messages On Religious Freedom, European Commission Still Undecided On Special Envoy
Saturday, 20 June 2020, 7:02 am | ADF International
The European Commission continues to send mixed messages about the mandate of the Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU. It recently stated the position would be terminated in a letter responding to an appeal ... More >>
COVID-19 Arrests For Religious Gatherings In Chile
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 7:04 am | ADF International
ADF International filed a request for emergency cautionary measures with the Inter American Commission on Human Rights regarding the arrest and ongoing prosecution of Christian pastors for allegedly violating the COVID-19 health measures. Currently, ... More >>
U.S. President Signs Far-reaching International Protection For Religious Freedom
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 9:30 am | ADF International
WASHINGTON, D.C. (2 June 2020) – Today, President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order on international religious freedom that prioritizes international religious freedom concerns for United States foreign policy. It specifically requires the Department ... More >>
International Report Identifies Worst Violators Of Religious Freedom
Thursday, 30 April 2020, 7:03 am | ADF International
Religious liberty remains under threat worldwide. This is the finding of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom in its annual report published this week. The report identifies 14 countries as “countries of particular concern” ... More >>
Indian Lawyers Become Aid Workers As Poorest Face Humanitarian Crisis
Saturday, 18 April 2020, 6:57 am | ADF International
In India, teams of lawyers and activists who would normally support persecuted Christians with legal aid have used their resources to bring food and essential commodities to the poor. The lock down in India due to the Corona pandemic has caused an increase ... More >>
Indian Christians Experience 'Brief Respite From Violence' Over Easter Due To Corona Measures
Friday, 10 April 2020, 6:28 am | ADF International
In India, the government measures taken against the spread of the Corona pandemic have, in fact, also slowed down violence against Christians. As people are in their homes, such incidences have decreased from about one a day to three per week. Nevertheless, ... More >>
Major Free Speech Case In Finland: MP Interviewed Today By Police For Questioning Church Leadership
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 7:45 am | ADF International
Are people holding public office allowed to express their deeply held beliefs? Today, member of the Finnish Parliament Päivi Räsänen faces a police investigation because of a tweet she posted in June 2019. The tweet was directed at the leadership of her ... More >>
EU Should Not Ignore Human Rights Of Religious Minorities In Vietnam Trade Deal
Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 5:55 am | ADF International
EU Parliamentarians to ratify trade deal between European Union and Vietnam. Human rights experts warn of severe violations and urge postponement of agreement More >>
US call to protect religious freedom at UN General Assembly
Tuesday, 24 September 2019, 8:12 am | ADF International
NEW YORK (23 September 2019) – Today, in a speech today during the United Nations General Assembly, United States President Donald Trump will announce a “global call to protect religious freedom.” His speech will be the first time a sitting ... More >>
UN Human Rights Day: Remember the victims of genocide
Saturday, 10 December 2016, 7:13 pm | ADF International
> Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December > ADF International calls for protection of persecuted in the Middle East More >>
EU MPs urge International Criminal Court to go after ISIS
Friday, 28 October 2016, 11:05 pm | ADF International
More than 5,000 Europeans among perpetrators of genocide in the Middle East Recent evidence suggests the Court has jurisdiction to act STRASBOURG – This week, three leading European Parliamentarians addressed an open letter to International Criminal ... More >>
EU should use power to end torment of religious minorities
Sunday, 3 July 2016, 1:39 pm | ADF International
o ADF International highlights importance of European Parliament Report on Freedom of Religion or Belief More >>
