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Press Release Oct 12, 2016

Urgent Appeal to United Nations Human Rights Council to Intervene in US Police Shootings Goes Viral

Nearly 20,000 have endorsed a campaign on social media and hundreds have signed an online petition urging the UN to investigate US law enforcement policy. Read More

Press Release Oct 6, 2016

Church of Scientology Celebrates 36 Years in Spain

Scientology anniversary marked with awards ceremony in Spain Read More

Press Release Sep 29, 2016

International Day of Peace Celebrates Diversity

Dozens of faiths and beliefs joined forces in a Peace Day celebration at the Church of Scientology of Melbourne. Read More

Press Release Sep 29, 2016

Psychiatric Watchdog Claims Children Are Drugged for Profit

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Florida protests at Florida Psychiatric Society annual meeting Read More

Press Release Sep 29, 2016

United for Human Rights Honored with Human Rights Award

United for Human Rights Florida awarded Colombia's José Hilario López Award for Human Rights for their stellar advocacy. Read More

Press Release Sep 29, 2016

Bangladeshi Canadian Youth Awarded at United Nations

Toronto's Abeir Liton, high school student and first-generation Canadian, awarded for his human rights advocacy Read More

Press Release Sep 27, 2016

Unprecedented Sentence in One of the Worst Cases of Animal Cruelty Ever Documented

First-ever sentence handed down for farm animal cruelty in Spain, thanks to US-based international advocacy organization, Animal Equality. Read More

Press Release Sep 27, 2016

"TrafficKing" & "Filthy Rich": Two Sides of the Same Coin

Press Release Sep 26, 2016

Dead by Cop Crisis: NGO Issues Urgent Appeal to United Nations Human Rights Officials

The United States Sustainable Development Corp has made an urgent appeal to the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate the killings of unarmed men, women and children of color in the United States. "This request is to urge the Human Rights Council to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into law enforcement practices that may undermine the human rights of African and Indigenous descendants of colonialism and enslavement in the United States," UN NGO President, Ava Gabrielle Read More

Press Release Sep 23, 2016

International Day of Peace Brings Together Diverse Faiths

In the knowledge that communication fosters understanding, a coalition of many Tampa Bay area faith traditions celebrated International Peace Day with an interfaith program at the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. Read More

Press Release Sep 21, 2016

Thread Announces Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Provide Dignified Jobs and Mobility to Plastic Bottle Collectors in Haiti

Global Partnership Commits to Addressing Environmental Hazards and Child Labor in Supply Chains Read More

Press Release Sep 14, 2016

Bluenumbers in Japan to Address Human Rights for Small Farmers and Supply Chains

Press Release Sep 14, 2016

Exhibit Exposes Past and Present Psychiatric Human Rights Abuses

With child drugging on the rise and the FDA's failure to enforce their own regulations on clinical trials, a new exhibit opens amid controversy in Seattle. Read More

Press Release Sep 12, 2016

Ottawa's Oldest Homeless Shelter Gets New Digital Home

The Ottawa Mission, one of the oldest shelters in the Nation's Capital, has launched its new, redesigned website at OttawaMission.com. This new site supports The Ottawa Mission in their service of the homeless, hungry, and lost. It provides food, shelter, clothing, skills, and job training to those in need. Read More

Press Release Sep 7, 2016

Abused by Police, Victim Takes on Reforming the System

Unlawfully detained and beaten by police, a New Guinea activist is reforming the system through human rights education. Read More

Press Release Sep 7, 2016

In Era of Religious Conflict, Understanding Breeds Peace

Religious leaders from 12 world faiths foster dialogue, understanding and tolerance at a three-part forum at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. Read More

Press Release Sep 7, 2016

Youth Fight Human Rights Abuse With Education

Human trafficking, police brutality, bullying, poverty, war and gang violence—these and other violations of human rights can surrender to education, say the delegates to the 13th annual International Human Rights Summit of Youth for Human Rights International. Read More

Press Release Sep 7, 2016

Law Gets Win Rate Analysis Like Baseball - Now You Can Choose the Best Lawyer for Your Situation With Confidence

The sudden arrival of analytics to law is transforming the way that consumers choose their lawyers. Legal startup, Litigas, is empowering the average consumer to find the best attorney for their case type based on litigation data from Premonition, the world's largest litigation database. Read More

Press Release Aug 31, 2016

Civil Rights Comes to Life at Scientology Harlem Center

The new Scientology Harlem Community Center hosted the finale of the 13th annual International Human Rights Summit with a briefing on the civil rights movement and the state of human rights in America today. Youth representing 41 nations were selected for their human rights activism and commitment to end abuse, from human trafficking to police brutality—any violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More

Press Release Aug 18, 2016

Celebrating the Legacy of the 1956 Women's March by Empowering Women

South Africa's Women's Day honors those who led the fight for freedom and equality 60 years ago and the women of South Africa today who continue to fight for a better life for the people of the nation. Read More

Press Release Aug 16, 2016

Youth Group Promotes Human Rights on Youth Day

Youth for Human Rights Toronto celebrates diversity at the 10th annual Toronto Youth Day Festival. Read More

Press Release Aug 12, 2016

Regional Human Rights Summit Focuses on Education

Young Latin American advocates meet to coordinate plans and address gross human rights violations in their countries. Read More

Press Release Aug 9, 2016

"TrafficKing": Conchita Sarnoff's Human Trafficking Book Is Now Available

Press Release Aug 7, 2016

Investigating Role of Antidepressants in Teen Suicides

Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) demands an investigation into link between antidepressants and teen suicides. Read More

Press Release Aug 3, 2016

Learning the Rights You Possess Just by Being Human

Volunteer groups around the world educate people on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, because it is hard to demand one's own rights and protect the rights of others if you don't know what they are. Read More

Press Release Jul 30, 2016

United Nations in New York to Host Human Rights Summit

With this year's motto "Human Rights: Learn it. Embrace it. Live it," the International Human Rights Summit 2016 will bring together youth from 50 countries in the name of making human rights a fact. Read More

Press Release Jul 21, 2016

Exposing Abuse and Protecting the Rights of Florida Families

Celebrating the 1st anniversary of the new Citizens Commission on Human Center in downtown Clearwater. Read More

Press Release Jul 21, 2016

Teens Compete at Human Rights Film Festival

Young filmmakers awarded for their entries in the competition. Read More

Press Release Jul 21, 2016

Human Rights Education Brings Hope to Haiti Children

Understanding human rights is the first step to gaining these rights for oneself and others. Read More

Press Release Jul 20, 2016

Bringing a Town Destroyed by Apartheid Back to Life

Tackling drug abuse in Sophiatown, South Africa Read More

Press Release Jul 12, 2016

Transforming a Culture With Human Rights Education

Scientology-supported human rights campaign educates people on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More

Press Release Jul 1, 2016

Helping Teens Avoid Human Trafficking and Cyberbullying

At a workshop at United for Human Rights Florida headquarters in downtown Clearwater, a Pinellas County Deputy Sheriff briefed Clearwater teens on how to protect their privacy and prevent cyberbullying Read More

Press Release Jun 24, 2016

Honoring the Spirit of Juneteenth at a Scientology Awards Presentation

The Church of Scientology hosted the first annual United for Human Rights Juneteenth Celebration and Awards Banquet June 18. Read More

Press Release Jun 22, 2016

Fighting Modern-Day Slavery With Human Rights Education

Seattle chapter of Youth for Human Rights helps protect youth against human rights abuse at Kent International Festival in King County, Washington. Read More

Press Release Jun 20, 2016

World Refugee Day Message for a World in Crisis

Wars and persecution have driven more people from their homes than at any time since United Nations Refugee Agency began recording these statistics, according to a new report released today. Read More

Press Release Jun 19, 2016

Human Rights Awareness Week in the Congo

Human rights activist brings human rights education direct to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo where human rights abuse is endemic. Read More

Press Release Jun 19, 2016

Choir Performance Planned for Scientology Information Center

Musical debut of Scientology choir scheduled for July 24. Read More

Press Release Jun 14, 2016

African Ministers Join Forces to Combat Human Rights Abuse

South African minister making human rights a reality Read More

Press Release Jun 14, 2016

Florida Fundraiser Helps Human Trafficking Victims

The U.S. Department of State estimates some 600,000 to 800,000 people, mostly women and children, are trafficked across national borders annually. Church of Scientology hosted a benefit to raise funds to help victims of modern-day slavery. Read More

Press Release Jun 11, 2016

Helping Refugees Survive and Integrate Into Their New Home

Forced to flee their homes, refugees in Brussels learn vital skills to gain employment in their new country. Read More

Press Release Jun 7, 2016

Police Cadets Learn the Rights They Are Sworn to Protect

Scientologynews.org features Youth for Human Rights Colombia, bringing human rights to life for their nation's police Read More

Press Release Jun 3, 2016

Psychiatric Crime Exposed by Russian Human Rights Group

Closed-door conference organized by Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg, Russia, reveals psychiatric fraud and flagrant violations of human rights. Read More

Press Release Jun 3, 2016

Freedom Watch International: 2,200 Armed Soldiers to Arrest Buddhist Monk

Freedom Watch International releases latest updates on the ongoing case with Venerable Dhammajayo. Venerable Dhammajayo, or Phrathepyanmahamuni--the abbot of the largest temple in Thailand--is in the middle of a highly contested case where he is accused of money laundering and receiving stolen property. Read More

Press Release Jun 3, 2016

A Just Cause Reports Alleged Criminals Recruit Denver FBI Agents to Work for Them, Really?

Press Release Jun 2, 2016

Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the Heart of Europe

Scientology celebrates the rich traditions of the many cultures represented in the capital of Europe. Read More

Press Release May 30, 2016

Human Rights Hero Awards Presented at Annual Gala

Association for Human Rights and Tolerance of Italy recognizes humanitarians at 9th annual Human Rights Hero Awards Gala in Milan. Read More

Press Release May 28, 2016

Veteran Caught in Vicious Trap of Psychiatric Drugs

As the nation celebrates the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm this Memorial Day, one veteran who served in that conflict speaks of the ruin psychiatric drugs have made of his life. Read More

Press Release May 26, 2016

Whistleblower Claims Psychiatry Destroyed His Friends

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death exhibit in Atlanta gives voice to a man whose life was shattered by psychiatric abuse. Read More

Press Release May 26, 2016

Working to Ensure the Rights of Youth in Nigeria

Youth for Human Rights Nigeria President Pascal Nwoga shares his passion for the welfare of the young people of his country and why he is committed to human rights education. Read More

Press Release May 23, 2016

United for Africa: Teaching Togo Children Their Rights

Scientology-supported Italian human rights initiative continues its work in Togo to raise the standard of human rights in the country by training the next generation on the principles enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More

Press Release May 23, 2016

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Touring Exhibit Opens in Atlanta

On the heels of Friday's news about Georgia psychiatrist Narendra Nagareddy and the death of his patients, Citizens Commission on Human Rights opens the Psychiatry An Industry of Death touring exhibit in Atlanta's Piedmont Park. The exhibit documents the pseudoscience and sordid history of psychiatry, showing that the crimes of Dr. Death, as Nagareddy is now being called, are not so unusual in the psychiatric industry. Read More

Press Release May 19, 2016

United for Africa: Teaching Togo Children Their Rights

Scientology-supported Italian human rights initiative continues its work in Togo to raise the standard of human rights in the country by training the next generation on the principles enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read More

Press Release May 18, 2016

Calling for Ban on Electroshock of Children

At the annual convention of the American Psychiatric Association in Atlanta, Georgia, diverse organizations including the Nation of Islam, NAACP, Black Lives Matter, 10,000 Fearless Men and Concerned Black Clergy joined CCHR (Citizens Commission on Human Rights) in a demonstration to demand the ban of shock treatment on children. Read More

Press Release May 11, 2016

Providing Help in Burundi Displacement Camps

Burundi physician establishes 50-member Scientology Volunteer Ministers Group to bring real help to the people of his country. Read More

Press Release May 10, 2016

Survey Shows People Do Not Know Their Rights

The Association for Human Rights and Tolerance of Pordenone, Italy, finds local residents are unaware of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Supported by the Church of Scientology of Pordenone, the group is carrying out a campaign to educate people on their rights. Read More

Press Release May 10, 2016

Freedom Watch International Pleas for Justice for Abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya

Thai Buddhist monk due to be arrested by Thailand Depart of Special Investigations May 16 Read More

Press Release May 5, 2016

CCHR Exposes Human Rights Abuse of Florida Children

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a nonprofit mental health watchdog, wants to end abuse of children under the Florida Baker Act. Read More

Press Release Apr 28, 2016

St. Kitts UNESCO Seeks to Lower Murder Rate Through Human Rights Education

UNESCO representative hopes to change attitudes that contribute to St. Kitts capital city, Basseterre, topping the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime index of the world's most dangerous cities. Read More

Press Release Apr 28, 2016

New Human Rights Award Offers Cash Prizes to Young Journalists

Press Release Apr 21, 2016

On Earth Day, WAFA Opens the Call for Applications to Water, Air and Food Pioneers Worldwide

On April 22, The Humanitarian Water Air Food Awards opens its annual Call for Applications to to identify and promote sustainable water, air and food solutions worldwide. Read More