Worldwide News
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Canada Must Protest China's Abuse of the Bilateral Human Rights Dialog in Extending Religious Persecution in Canada
2003-03-12On February 27, Falun Gong representatives and Member of Parliament, Mr. Rob Anders, jointly held a press conference on the Hill, expressing serious concern and disappointment over the twisted outcome of last week's Canada-China bilateral human rights dialogue. China's Religious Delegation abused the venue and intentionally spread hatred and further harmed Falun Gong; which is an internationally established spiritual practise. -
Proclamation of California Falun Dafa Month, City of Holtville, California
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Australia: Sydney's Suburb of Manly Celebrates Falun Dafa Week
2003-03-11Sunday February 23, 2003 was celebrated as the beginning of the Manly Falun Dafa Week. Manly Beach is a famous tourist spot in Sydney. Between the docks and the beach, people could see the large banner of "Celebration of Falun Dafa Day" hanging from the Manly Corso Amphitheatre. -
Proclamation of Hawaii Falun Dafa Week, Hawaii State Senate
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Denver Councilwoman Elbra Wedgeworth Welcomes Falun Dafa Celebration
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Texas Dafa Practitioners Two-day Car Tour to Rescue American Dr. Charles Li
2003-03-10In order to rescue Dr. Charles Li, Texas Falun Gong practitioners started a two-day car tour. About a month ago Charles returned to China to visit his parents. As soon as he got off the plane he was abducted by Chinese police and sent to his hometown of Yangzhou, merely because he is a Falun Gong practitioner. -
Practitioners in San Francisco Collect Signatures to Rescue Charles Li
2003-03-10On Saturday February 22, 2003, we went to San Francisco to participate in a signature collection activity to rescue American citizen Charles Li...This signature drive was different from previous ones. Many people already knew the case of American citizen Charles's arrest and were very concerned about his situation. -
Proclamation of Falun Dafa Month Honoring Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance, City of Nogles, Arizona
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United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Gather at State Department to Appeal for the Rescue of American Citizen Charles Li
2003-03-09They appealed to the US State Department to send a request to the Chinese government to immediately release Dr. Charles Li, who is being illegally detained in China...Charles' friends delivered an appeal letter and over 20,000 signatures to Mr. Scott Carpenter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State -
Taiwan: Signature Collection Campaign Held on Tsinghua University Campus to Rescue Mainland Colleagues
2003-03-09We set up tables in front of a café at Taiwan Tsinghua University and collected signatures at noon from February 17 to 21. All students who listened to our narration agreed to sign to show their support. -
US Senator Barbara Boxer Asks Secretary of State Colin Powell to Help Secure Charles Li's Release
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UK Government Raise Concerns Over Human Rights and Falun Gong Issues in Latest Hong Kong Report
2003-03-08The report concludes, The reaction to the SAR governments proposals for Article 23 legislation shows that the people of Hong Kong and international opinion have strong concerns about matters which might impact upon this system. We will continue to follow developments concerning Article 23 closely: this issue will have a major influence on how people perceive One Country, Two Systems to be working. -
Public Rally in Washington DC to Rescue American Falun Gong Practitioner Held in China
2003-03-08Seventeen NGOs and organisations joined hundreds more travelling from across the United States for a rally in the nation's capital on friday to seek assistance from the State Department and Members of Congress to secure the release of Charles Li. -
Southeast Asia Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference Held in Malaysia
2003-03-08On March 1-2, 2003, Falun Dafa practitioners from around the world gathered together in Melaka, Malaysia to attend the Falun Dafa Southeast Asia Cultivation Experience Sharing Conference. -
Canadian Member of Parliament Rob Anders Urges Prime Minister to Initiate a Resolution to Condemn China's Treatment of Falun Gong
2003-03-08The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNHRC) will convene on March 17, 2003. The Canadian government should take a leading role to speak out for justice and the protection of religious freedom. I ask you to initiate a resolution to condemn China's treatment of the followers of Falun Gong at the UNCHR.