PRESS RELEASES
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND •
The Church of Scientology European Public Affairs and Human Rights Office organizes presentation on plight of victims of human trafficking in Mexico.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
For maximum impact in the fight against drug abuse and addiction, the Nashville Church of Scientology hosted a Drug-Free Tennessee drug prevention training workshop in honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Scientology Churches worldwide support International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and the motto for this year's campaign—“Listen First: Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe.
PARIS, FRANCE •
Citizens Commission on Human Rights protests psychiatric brutality and crime at a protest march and rally June 10 in Paris. The sound of drums and angry voices chanting in unison June 10 signaled a march through the center of Paris.
THE CARIBBEAN •
The world’s most dedicated Scientologists cast off for a week-long cruise to celebrate successes and set the agenda for an expansive year across the seven seas.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
The Seattle Chapter of the Way to Happiness Foundation and the Scientology Environmental Task Force join in Seattle’s 30th annual “Spring Clean.
DUBLIN, IRELAND •
Young artists honored at Human Rights Art Contest Awards ceremony in Dublin, organized by the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office of Ireland and Youth for Human Rights International.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Citizens Commission on Human Rights says more than 32,000 Florida children and teens were sent for involuntary psychiatric examination last year—with or without parental consent.
TAIWAN •
Described by Taiwan’s premier as a “grave and growing threat to society,” drug abuse is now viewed as a national security issue. Drug education is recognized as a vital aspect of bringing the scene under control.
MILAN, ITALY •
Association for Human Rights and Tolerance presents human rights hero awards to stellar humanitarians. That heroism is alive and well in Italy was proven May 27.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
The Nashville Way to Happiness Association held a community cleanup June 5 for World Environment Day at Edgehill Community Garden. Last year, 644 tons of litter were removed from Nashville streets, alleys and streams costing taxpayers some $11 million.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO •
The Way to Happiness group of the Church of Scientology of New Mexico supports local trail cleanup project.
SUNLAND, CALIFORNIA •
Launching the summer with the truth about drugs Concerned Scientologists, residents of Sunland, California, found their cause in disseminating Truth About Drugs booklets to fellow community members.
SAINT HILL MANOR, UK •
Saint Hill Manor turns back time with a Medieval Fayre in aid of the Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre. Saint Hill was transformed into a Medieval fairgrounds May 28, for a charity fundraiser featuring activities for the entire family.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK •
Church of Scientology grand opening rekindles the spirit and soul of Copenhagen’s historical heart.
GELUKSDAL, SOUTH AFRICA •
Bringing the Truth About Drugs to South African high schoolers South Africa’s Jomo Cosmos Football Club is giving back to its hometown, Geluksdal.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is organizing a neighborhood cleanup June 3 to mark World Environment Day. “Green It Up” is part of the group’s campaign to maintain the litter-free beauty of Nashville.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA •
At the American Psychiatric Association in San Diego, California human rights group demands an end to ECT (electroconvulsive treatment) and a nationwide ban against using the so-called treatment on children.
GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA •
South African Life Coach helps youth make decisions based on facts, not pro-drug propaganda. Siyanqoba is the Xhosa word for “overcome” or “conquer.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Downtown was transformed into a family-friendly street fair for the annual Clearwater Block Party organized by the Church of Scientology. More than 2,500 people filled the streets of downtown Clearwater for the annual spring block party organized by the Church of Scientology.