World Falun Dafa Day, Worldwide News
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Forum Held in Vancouver: "Community Reports on Human Rights in China"
2003-03-01Death cases of Dafa practitioners are reported almost daily, and they are tortured to death simply because they refuse to give up their belief in "Truth Compassion and Tolerance." The Chinese government also mobilises its entire propaganda machine against Falun Gong. -
Certificate of Recognition to Falun Dafa from California State Assembly [February 2003]
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Public Announcement from Falun Dafa Association of Taiwan to Condemn Hong Kong Government's Use of Force in Deporting Falun Gong Practitioners
2003-02-28"The Taiwan Falun Dafa Association publicly and solemnly condemns and protests the Hong Kong government regarding their violent deportation of Taiwanese Falun Gong practitioners, their helping Jiang regime's expansion of autocratic power, and their brutal violation of Falun Gong practitioners' human rights." -
Practitioners Clarify Truth to Police Outside the Asian Winter Games Ceremony in Japan
2003-02-28The police had all come from different cities, and, realising this rare opportunity, the practitioners took out truth clarifying newspapers and VCDs to tell them about Falun Gong. Many groups of police came by, and we continued to clarify the truth to them. -
Canada: Letter from Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham to Member of Parliament Svend Robinson
2003-02-28In July 2001 and July 2002, in meetings with the Chinese Foreign Minister, I and my predecessor raised continuing Canadian concerns about human rights in China, including freedom of spiritual practice. Please be assured that we will continue to make our views known to the Chinese authorities. -
Australia: Office of the Foreign Affairs Minister shows support for an end to hte persecution of Falun Gong in China
2003-02-28Australia considers that China's ban on Falun Gong breaches fundamental rights of assembly and free expression. Australia also believes China's treatment of Falun Gong members in China contravenes the international Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which China has signed, but not yet ratified, and the convention Against Torture. -
Lawsuits Against Jiang Zemin and Chinese Officials Responsible for Genocide and Other Human Rights Violations
2003-02-27This document contains information about the existing legal cases aimed at bringing justice to Falun Gong practitioners who are being brutally persecuted by Jiang Zemin and some of his officials. It is our wish that righteousness will prevail, the freedom to practise Falun Gong will soon return to China, and that those who have committed human rights atrocities in this persecution will be found guilty by our courts. -
The Story of My Brother A Truly Wonderful Person
2003-02-27"Zhiming was frequently harassed by the police. In June 2000, he was unable to stay at home and had to wander about and became homeless. We heard nothing from him until October 2001. We were then told that Zhiming was arrested by the National Security Bureau whilst visiting his friend in Shanghai and was imprisoned for four years because he is a Falun Gong practitioner." -
Activities During the 2003 Hong Kong Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference
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Emory Amnesty Initiates Valentine's Day Signature Collecting Campaign to Rescue Charles Li and Zhou Xuefei
2003-02-27On the evening of February 12, 2003, on the campus of the US's famous Emory University, students dedicated dedicated roses to Falun Gong practitioners who are imprisoned in China for their beliefs. -
New Tang Dynasty TV's Interview with Congressman Robert Andrews of New Jersey
2003-02-27I think that they [Falun Gong practitioners]are peace loving, good citizens, who simply want to practise their...beliefs in freedom. I think that's a fundamental right, not just in America, but also around the world. And when they tell me that 572 Falun Gong practitioners have died in Chinese prisons, because of torture, and tens of thousands have been arrested, harassed or otherwise coerced by the Chinese government, I think that's an offence to everyone in the world. -
Australia: Letter From Prime Minister's Office about the persecution of Falun Gong in China
2003-02-27The government is concerned by China's approach towards followers of Falun Gong and understands the disress of those whose family or friends who are in detention in China. We express these concerns clearly and regularly to senior Chinese officials and government representatives. -
"Committee to Investigate the Crimes of Chinese Labour 'Re-Education' Camps in the Persecution of Falun Gong" Established
2003-02-26The "World Organisation to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong" hereby announces the establishment of the "Committee to Investigate the Crimes of Chinese Labour 'Re-Education' Camps in the Persecution of Falun Gong," to proceed to systematically and comprehensively investigate the criminal conduct of China's Labour Re-Education Camps in the persecution of Falun Gong. -
Practitioners from Zhejiang Province, Singapore, Taiwan, Canada and Peru Congratulate the Establishment of the Romanian Falun Dafa Association
2003-02-26Romanian practitioners have overcome the interference by the Jiang regime and established many local practice sites in their area. In addition, they have published the Romanian versions of Falun Gong and Zhuan Falun. The establishment of the Romanian Falun Dafa Association is truly a wonderful and joyous occasion, and merits celebration! -
Hundreds of Falun Gong Practitioners Protest Article 23 Legislation in Hong Kong
2003-02-26Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners coming from various places around the world divided into two groups and practised the exercises at two locations in Hong Kong, expressing their opposition to the Article 23 legislation and urging the Chinese government to release all practitioners who are being detained in China.