Giorgio Mazzoli
@Giorgio_ADFIntl
UN Advocacy Director, ADF International
Very good to see the IOC finally stepping up under the new leadership. It is essential that evidence guides the working group, and the voices of female athletes are heard.
Another key action emerging from the ‘Pause & Reflect’ session held with IOC members on 24-25 June is the setting up of a working group that will look into the protection of the female category – on which there was broad consensus.
A new UN report has issued a powerful warning against gender ideology. It urges governments to define “women” and “girls” as biological females in law and ban social, legal, and medical transition for children. From Sweden to the UK to Brazil, the global shift is already…
Thank you @RFInstitute and @pepperdine for the privilege of serving as faculty at this year’s Statesmanship and Religious Freedom Program, where I led sessions exploring the international religious freedom framework and examining #FoRB challenges in contemporary Europe.
On July 2-5, in partnership with @RFInstitute's National Center for Religious Freedom Education, the university hosted the inaugural Statesmanship and Religious Freedom Program at the Château d'Hauteville in Vevey, Switzerland. Students from around the globe engaged in…
Positive to see @UN_HRC take action to protect children from cyber threats, including by affirming parents as key stakeholders in all actions to ensure a safer digital environment for them. @KSAPermanentGVA @AlgeriaUNOG @azmissiongeneva @KuwaitUNGeneva @PakUN_Geneva
In a landmark move, the @UN_HRC unanimously adopts by consensus a resolution led by 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia to protect children in the digital space — advancing the Global Initiative “Child Protection in Cyberspace” launched by HRH Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince…
Congratulations 🇶🇦🇮🇩🇲🇦 on securing adoption of this important resolution advocating the empowerment of women and girls in and through sport. @ADFIntl applauds the strong emphasis on safety and fairness as essential to ensure women and girls' dignity and equal rights in sport.
The State of #Qatar, on behalf of the core group comprising Indonesia and Morocco, submitted a draft resolution entitled "Empowering Women and Girls in and through Sport" to the Human Rights Council, where it was adopted by consensus and joined by 71 states from various regional…
The @UN_HRC’s recognition of academic freedom as a key dimension of the right to education is commendable, as is its stance on the responsibility of States & academia to promote an inclusive, safe and enabling environment for evidence-based enquiry, debate and discussion. #HRC59
#HRC59 | A/HRC/59/L.11 on the right to education was ADOPTED.
Two people peacefully sharing their views on the street. An angry mob harassing them. Guess who Brussels police arrested? Meet @BillboardChris & @LoisMcLatch, detained for free speech. In the heart of Europe. In 2025.
🚨 Police arrest ADF International team member and Canadian child protection advocate Billboard Chris for their signs, while ignoring violent counter-protestors BRUSSELS (5 June 2025) – Today in Brussels, Belgian police arrested @LoisMcLatch, a Senior Legal Communications…
Another decisive step toward restoring safety, fairness, and human rights in sport. @RealWorldBoxing’s decision to implement mandatory sex screening ensures that female boxers can compete safely and on a level playing field—with the dignity and respect they deserve. 🥊
World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. For full story, click here: ow.ly/85WI50W1Iem #TimeForWorldBoxing
A great @ADFIntl victory—and a good day for free speech.
BREAKING: WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty Without Censorship Provisions ❌ No more “misinformation” provisions. ✅ A win for freedom of expression. This major step comes after years of negotiations and advocacy by ADF International and others who warned that potential censorship…