The parliament had received thousands of submissions criticizing the draft law; ADF International addressed the body in September 2023 citing expected human rights abuses.
Continue readingMPs asked to remove legal protections against late-term abortion
The move comes despite new government data this month exposing the risks that later-term abortions pose to women’s health.
Continue reading“We appeal to President Daniel Ortega … let Bishop Álvarez go”: US Congress holds hearing for unjustly imprisoned Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop
Foreign Affairs subcommittee today heard testimony on case of Bishop Rolando Álvarez, sentenced to 26 years in prison for preaching on the human rights violations perpetrated by the Nicaraguan government.
Continue readingNigerian Court announces trial against Christian mother for alleged blasphemy will continue
Nigerian court has refused to dismiss the prosecutors’ case in trial against Rhoda Jatau, whose defence is supported by ADF International.
Continue readingAviso: U.S. Congressional subcommittee to host hearing on the unjust imprisonment of Nicaraguan bishop, Rolando Álvarez
Foreign Affairs subcommittee to hear testimony on case of Bishop Rolando Álvarez, sentenced to 26 years in prison for preaching on the human rights violations perpetrated by the Nicaraguan government.
Continue readingAssisted suicide ban challenged at Europe’s top human rights court
Dániel Karsai, Hungarian national suffering from progressive neurodegenerative condition, seeks legalization of assisted suicide in Hungary before European Court of Human Rights in oral hearing today.
ADF International intervenes, submitting that Hungary is obligated to protect the right to life.
Justice for evangelist acquitted of wrongdoing after helping Christian convert to safety
ADF International today filed a complaint requesting the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to declare Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s prosecution contrary to international law.
Continue readingDisappointment for Army Veteran as hearing postponed in “thoughtcrime” prosecution
“It is deeply concerning for local councils to have the power to prosecute residents for alleged ‘thoughtcrimes’ in a free society,” said Jeremiah Igunnubole, legal counsel for ADF UK.
Continue readingPRESS ADVISORY: Court hearing TOMORROW for Silently Praying Army Veteran
Father of two to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court for praying, in his head, in abortion facility “buffer zone” – 10am
Continue readingBREAKING: Finnish parliamentarian found NOT GUILTY of “hate speech” for Bible Tweet and other expressions
ADF International today filed a complaint requesting the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention to declare Yahaya Sharif-Aminu’s prosecution contrary to international law.
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