International Association of Scientologists (IAS) Anniversary 2018 Photo Gallery

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Scientologists from around the world gather inside the giant marquee Friday, October 5, to mark the evening’s epic event—the first of three nights of festivities toasting the humanitarian help and accomplishments supported by the International Association of Scientologists (IAS). © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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A standing ovation greets Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, as he prepares to host the first of three days and nights celebrating the IAS. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“As is traditional, tonight’s the night we traverse 24,000 miles of IAS country and thereby track every vector of planetary salvage,” begins Mr. David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion: “Our pledge to rid this world of drug abuse, our human rights mandate, the same again for morality as promulgated by the 21 precepts of The Way to Happiness and the tools of Scientology itself as delivered by our Volunteer Ministers. In other words, trace any compass direction to the ends of Earth and there stands the IAS for the dignity of Man.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige presides over the annual gathering at Saint Hill in honor of the IAS legacy—a legacy with the enduring purpose: “To unite, advance, support and protect the Scientology religion and Scientologists in all parts of the world so as to achieve the Aims of Scientology as originated by L. Ron Hubbard.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The night continues on an upward trajectory, soaring over a landscape filled with humanitarian accomplishment over the past 12 months and courtesy of the legendary IAS-sponsored initiatives. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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DEFENDING PARENTAL RIGHTS IN DETROIT The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), in partnership with Civil Rights Attorney Allison Folmar, fought injustice on behalf of parents’ rights, taking on 29 cases and winning all of them. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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CUTTING CHILD DRUGGING ACROSS THE ITALIAN BOOT In Italy, CCHR’s fight against a screening drive aimed at spiking child mental illness diagnoses resulted in a Supreme Court mandate declaring that no child may be screened without parental consent. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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PROTECTING MISDIAGNOSED UKRAINIAN YOUTH In the Ukraine, CCHR exposed and changed the law against falsely labeling youth as “legally incompetent,” restoring both their freedom and their human rights. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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FIGHTING FOR A FAIR AND FREE WORLD United for Human Rights held rallies and events in locations worldwide, including Mexico, The Gambia, India, Taiwan, Washington, D.C. and at the UN Headquarters in New York City—representing a global movement dedicated to building “a fair and free world.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCORING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN COSTA RICA In Costa Rica, the Youth for Human Rights booklet became an official publication of the country’s World Cup soccer team, spawning a movement through all 82 districts and reaching 2 million people. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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EMPOWERING THE PRECEPTS FOR NEPAL The Way to Happiness Nepal empowered over 100,000 students with the 21 precepts, effecting a significant drop in school bullying and resulting in a governmental partnership with the nation’s schools. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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MAKING MUSIC FOR A DRUG-FREE MALAYSIA Drug-Free World Malaysia toured under a Punk Rock anthem, “Do Music, Not Drugs,” and replayed to thousands of local students and 1.2 million citizens, altogether inspiring a plunge in drug-related crime. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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A GLOBAL TOUR FOR A DRUG-FREE EARTH Drug-Free World events throughout the African continent distributed nearly 140,000 booklets; pledge drives amassed 50,000 signatures in Colombia; teams blanketed Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota, USA, with 230,000 booklets; and at the FIFA World Cup volunteers spread over half a million booklets across Russia—some 15 million The Truth About Drugs booklets were distributed in the past year. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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VOLUNTEER MINISTER AID—NO MATTER WHAT The Scientology Volunteer Ministers aided in disasters around the world, including at earthquakes in Taiwan, monsoons in Nepal, typhoons in Japan and fires in Greece as well as across California. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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POWERING UP PUERTO RICO In Puerto Rico, after the deadly hurricane Maria hit the island dead-on, Volunteer Ministers arrived immediately to deliver more than 150,000 vital supplies and subsequently drove a “do-it-yourself” solar power movement that lit up some 300,000 homes. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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IMMEDIATE RELIEF IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC After a 7.5-magnitude earthquake rocked Papua New Guinea, Volunteer Ministers flew a search and recovery program dropping five tons of food and supplies, aiding 18,000 islanders at 19 rescue centers. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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ANSWERING THE CALL IN SOUTH AMERICA’S RING OF FIRE In the wake of Guatemala’s “Mother of Volcanoes” erupting, Volunteer Ministers distributed more than 10 tons of clothing, food, hygiene kits and medical supplies to its base, constructed nearly 200 houses and trained local disaster personnel to restore their region. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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VOLUNTEER MINISTERS GOING THE DISTANCE In the past year alone, Scientology Volunteer Ministers traveled 640,000 miles to bring succor to over 5 million people hit by natural and man-made disasters. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Underscoring the evening’s theme of relentless devotion toward the achievement of peace, education, decency, social justice and a drug-free and crime-free existence across the planet, the 2018 IAS Freedom Medal Winners stood tall. Each provided a stellar example of unflinching commitment to humanity. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Executive Director of CCHR Texas, Lee Spiller, ran an unending drive to stop psychiatric abuse across the state’s mental health system. He ultimately saw to the closing of 172 criminal mental health facilities and the passage of 43 legislative actions protecting individuals—all in the name of upholding human rights. “I myself interviewed shock treatment survivors. And yes, their lives were ruined. Since that time, it has not been a question of doing anything else. Something is wrong, we need to fix it and for the last 21 years, that’s what my life has been about!” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Filipino native Jorge Perez de Tagle introduced the Davao Police Chief to the 21 precepts of The Way to Happiness. He continued on, bringing his moral message to thousands of local police officers as well as the nation’s military. All told, de Tagle engendered a movement reaching millions throughout his nation, helping achieve a 38 percent drop in crime in the Philippines. “Tonight is a lifelong honor. This is an honor for the Filipino people, The Way to Happiness volunteers, for the indomitable human spirit and the technology of L. Ron Hubbard!” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Twin brothers Dan and Ari Agami worked to change an alarming national drop-out rate by introducing L. Ron Hubbard’s Study Technology into Mexican schools. Altogether, Dan and Ari trained 33,000 individuals, empowered 60,000 teachers and permanently paved the path to new futures for over 1.6 million students. “Once upon a time there was a pair of twins and they had a dream—to change the world together. We were just kids back then, but dreams do come true and we did it!” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY STUTTGART The September grand opening of the stunning Church of Scientology in Stuttgart, Germany, was highlighted during the night’s moving presentation. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, leads the celebration of the unrivaled successes of the past 12 months with diverse stories, film presentations and honored guests. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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A night packed full with purpose and passion hits maximum volume as Mr. Miscavige previews the Scientology Network’s bold new chapter with the announcement of the Fall Season premiere, Monday, October 8. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCIENTOLOGY NETWORK FALL SEASON Dozens of new episodes will showcase every aspect of the world’s youngest major religion and its global humanitarian mission over the coming months. In fact, since launch on March 12, 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed across 237 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The standing ovations keep coming as Mr. Miscavige underlines each success, with thousands of Scientologists rising to their feet again and again. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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WE ARE THE IAS. Attendees from six continents descended upon Saint Hill Manor for the weekend gala, celebrating their united purpose. Following the event, one attendee declared: “Tonight was fabulous, informative, energizing and enlightening!” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“We are experiencing such massive expansion you really get the message that ‘something can be done about it,’” said one Scientologist attending Friday night’s event. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Another Scientologist encapsulated the evening’s spirit when they said: “What came through was this strong, compelling appeal to the individual to make his or her mark on history. And we not only have the tools, but the team and the support to do so.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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BLACK TIES AND BRIGHT SMILES. The spirit of the first night’s festivities rolls right on over into Saturday evening as the grand marquee transforms into the annual IAS Patrons Ball. The traditional black-tie dinner and entertainment gala recognizes ever-expanding numbers of members supporting the year’s humanitarian triumphs as revelers fill the dance floor into the evening. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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AN OCCASION TO CELEBRATE. The weekend concludes with the annual IAS Charity Concert, a joyous musical event that welcomes some 1,500 local residents. The concert features TV and recording stars, internationally known performers and various music genres from swing to jazz. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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CHEERS FOR CHARITY. The night of dance and celebration sees the true superstars of the evening, five local charities, receiving donations to strengthen their community activities in keeping with the tradition first instilled by L. Ron Hubbard, here at his home. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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