Voices of Support, Awards and Recognition
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European Parliament Unanimously Adopted a Resolution Expressing strong opposition to any move on the part of the Hong Kong authorities to ban the Falun Gong and serious concern over Article 23
2003-04-10On April 8 2003, the plenary session of the European Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution regarding two reports on Hong Kong. The resolution contained sharp criticisms of the Hong Kong authoritys treatment of Falun Gong and, in particular, the proscription mechanism in the proposed Article-23 legislation which is widely believed to be targeting Falun Gong. -
Letter from an MEP regarding the Illegal Forced Closure of Zhang Cuiying's art Exhibition due to Pressure from Chinese Embassy staff
2003-04-05"In the past few days, the Chinese Embassy in Romania has twice forced the closure of the traditional painting exhibition in Bucharest by Falun Gong practitioner, Australian citizen, Mrs Zhang Cuiying...I would be very grateful if you could tell me what the position of the Romanian Embassy is on ...the illegal forced closure of the art exhibition by the Chinese authorities in Bucharest." -
Ireland: Letter to a Practitioner from a Member of European Parliament
2003-04-04"I am horrified to learn of the jailing of pregnant practitioners and use of their pregnancy to force a choice between their beliefs and their unborn children. The list of barbaric acts by the Chinese authorities make for chilling reading and I assure you I will do what I can in the context of the European Parliament." -
Swedish MP: “I will urge the Swedish Government to Condemn the Violations of Human Rights in China”
2003-04-01"You have contacted Mr.... and myself regarding the criminal behaviour of China on the issue of human rights. Yesterday, I went with a couple of Members of Parliament to the Chinese Consulate and raised quite a few criticising questions on the issue of China’s human rights. The answers given by the Consulate were not satisfactory." -
European Friends of Falun Gong Appeal for the Release of Charles Li
2003-03-30"The Chinese governments decision to put Charles Li on trial makes a mockery of any justice, which would normally be accorded to any accused person in a western democracy with a fair judicial system...We therefore appeal to you once again to ensure that his trial is conducted in accordance with international law, and, if he is found innocent, that he will be freed without further persecution or harassment by government officials." -
Letter from a Greek Professor to the Chinese President
2003-03-28"A Greek who studied in China was also practising Falun Dafa and introduced me to many others who are really very nice, friendly, helpful and righteous. They do not belong to any Political Party or to any specific religion and they do not harm anybody in practising Falun Dafa. My opinion is that they are so fine and harmless that you, as the Leader of China, should be very proud of them." -
24 Heures (Swiss newspaper): Criminal Lawsuit in Switzerland Against Jiang Zemin
2003-03-27The net is about to tighten around Mr Jiang Zemin and many others taking part in this vast machinery of repression. Global justice is slowly but surely finding its place, and one day will catch up with them the lawyer says, hoping to have a deterring effect on the torturers. The Swiss judicial authorities will be called upon the moment one of the known perpetrators sets foot on Swiss soil." -
Letter from MEP Featuring Question Tabled to European Commission on Article 23
2003-03-27"The Commission will closely monitor further developments on this important issue, especially as regards eventual effects of future legislation in respect for human rights and civil liberties. The Commission will continue to exert pressure on the Chinese authorities for improvements regarding respect for freedom of expression, association and religion for all groups of the Chinese population including practitioners of Falun Gong." -
Speech from Peter Müller of the International Society for Human Rights, Given at a Falun Dafa Press Conference in Geneva
2003-03-26"It is totally unacceptable how your fellow practitioners are persecuted, tortured, maimed, killed, and their families and friends pressurised by the Chinese dictators and their willing helpers. A screaming injustice - a shame and disgrace for China and a disgrace for humanity." -
Germany: Letter from the Green Party to Forced Labour Camp in Wuhan City, Calling for the Release of Lin Wenrong
2003-03-26"According to her friends' investigation, Lin Wenrong was detained by the 610 office in Wuhan City just because she practises Falun Gong. As the parliamentary President of the Green Party in Hamburg, Germany, I urgently request you to release Lin Wenrong and allow her to return to Germany to continue her studies." -
Geneva Newsletter: A Criminal Complaint will be Filed Against Jiang Zemin
2003-03-25The former head of China, Jiang Zemin, could be sued in a Swiss Court for his persecution of Falun Gong under such crimes as torture, crimes against humanity and genocide. Lawyer Philip Grant: I was given the mandate by several victims of Chinese repression to prepare a criminal complaint against Jiang Zemin, which will be filed before a competent prosecuting authority here in Switzerland when -- and if -- Jiang Zemin will ever set foot on Swiss territory again. -
Epoch Times: The UK Government is Concerned with Hong Kong's Enactment of Article 23
2003-03-25'Bill Rammell, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, expressed the UK governments concern over the enactment of Hong Kongs Article 23 of the Basic Law at a United Nations press conference in Geneva on 20th March 2003. He stressed that the guarantee of HKs prosperity is based on freedom of speech and the media.' -
The European Union Makes a Further Request for Close Attention to be paid to Human Rights in China
2003-03-25According to a report from the BBC on March 19 2003, the European Union again expressed their concerns about human rights in China. It was also mentioned in the report that the way China treats Falun Gong practitioners has caused criticism from the International society. -
Global Coalition Against Article 23 Holds a Forum at the United Nations Building
2003-03-25On the afternoon of March 19th, a Forum on the Global Protest Against the Article 23 Legislation was held inside the UN Building. This was the second forum on human rights violations in China held during the 59th UN Commission on Human Rights, and it portrayed a worldwide concern for the situation in China and called on the Chinese government to start to respect human rights. -
UK MP Concerned Over Suppression of Falun Gong in HK Under Article 23 Legislation
2003-03-24Mr. Nigel Jones, a member of the UK Parliament (House of Commons) tabled a written parliamentary question to the UK Foreign minister regarding the Chinese Government's attempts, under [the] Article 23 legislation to curtail the practice of Falun Gong in Hong Kong without consultation with the people of Hong Kong and asked whether this is in contravention of safeguards given to the people of Hong Kong when the territory was returned to China.