A pro-life group have taken a German town to Court over a ban on silent prayer on the streets.

The “40 Days for Life” group in Pforzheim, Germany were prohibited by the local authority from gathering to pray peacefully near a pre-abortion advisory center. The case will be heard in national court.

“I want to be there to pray, not for myself, but for the vulnerable women contemplating abortion, and for their unborn children,” says Pavica Vojnović, who with the support of human rights organization ADF International is seeking justice in court to restore her fundamental rights to freedom of religion, assembly and speech.

“This topic really touches my heart, as I know the pain of losing a child. Our society must offer better support to mothers in difficult situations. Every life is valuable and deserves protection. Surely a simple prayer for the vulnerable cannot be banned?”