PRESS RELEASES
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.
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA •
To mark the annual International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free World South Africa goes all out each June to reverse the country’s deadly drug abuse epidemic. This year the Scientology-sponsored group plans to break all previous drug prevention records.
WASHINGTON, D.C. •
The finale of the 14th annual Youth for Human Rights International World Tour on Capitol Hill acknowledged stellar volunteers.
LUND, SWEDEN •
Citizens Commission on Human Rights marches to raise awareness of psychiatry’s labeling and “treating” Swedish children with dangerous, mind-altering psychiatric drugs.
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA •
Citizens Commission on Human Rights is bringing the unvarnished truth about psychiatry to the people of Russia.
MONZA, ITALY •
A team of Scientologists from the northern Italian city of Monza are carrying out a series of neighborhood cleanups.
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA •
Russian Scientologists are committed to reversing the country’s drug epidemic. Scientologists from St. Petersburg bring the truth about drugs to their city to reverse their city’s deadly addiction crisis.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM •
The Church of Scientology European Public Affairs and Human Rights Office in Brussels hosts programs to bridge the divide between religions and promote understanding.
DUBLIN, IRELAND •
The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office of Ireland and Dublin chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World brought the truth about drugs to the Dublin Home Show.