Global Religious Freedom

Paivi Rasanen Finnish Parliament member reading Bible

Päivi was accused of

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Meet the member of Parliament who never thought she would face three criminal charges for sharing her beliefs in public.

“hate speech” for voicing her beliefs

Maira Pakistani girl in red hood

14-year-old Maira

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Every year, more than 1,000 young girls in Pakistan, mostly Christians, are forced to convert to Islam and marry but the courts have turned a blind eye. This is why we need your help.

was forced to marry

Russian pastor with lawyers

Vitaliy’s religious group

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Russian authorities illegitimately use zoning laws to shut down the homes where Christians meet. Help protect the rights of Christians in Russia.

was forced out of their meeting place

Indian girls sitting together on the floor writing

In India, an estimated 7,000

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Your gift will help raise awareness and provide legal support to mothers being pressured to abort their baby girls.

baby girls are aborted every day

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Persecuted Christians around the world need legal help. We are committed to advocating for their freedoms. But this is only possible with your prayers and financial support.

Christians in Nigeria Facing Severe Persecution

Christians in Nigeria Facing Severe Persecution

Christians living in Nigeria face some of the worst acts of persecution in the world

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Free Speech on Trial

Help us defend freedom of speech for Päivi and others in Europe

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Maira Pakistani girl in red hood

Help Girls Like Maira

Every year, young Christian girls in Pakistan, are kidnapped, abused, married, and pressured to convert to Islam

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In India, 63 Million Girls Are Missing

Help us protect the lives of women and girls in India

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Freedom of Speech

Why Freedom of Speech is Worth Protecting

State-driven censorship fuels cancel culture and a climate of fear.

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Religious Freedom

Help defend the religious freedom of brothers and sisters in Christ worldwide!

Christians around the world are facing serious persecution for their faith.

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WHO WE ARE

ADF International is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people.

WHAT WE DO

We seek justice for our clients, target the root causes of persecution, and mobilize future leaders.

WHERE WE ARE

ADF International has thousands of allies in over 70 different countries.

80%

Advocacy Win Rate

188

Christian Prisoners Freed (2019 & 2020)

76

Countries Currently Engaged

900+

Advocacy Matters