PRESS RELEASES
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA •
As the driving force behind a network of Drug-Free World Africa teams—saturating every segment of South African society with the truth about drugs—Maurithus (Mau) Meiring is recognized November 28 as a runner-up at the 2015 South African Men of the Year Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony.
TORONTO, CANADA •
November 29 event attracts 1,500 visitors.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN •
Human rights activists descended on Taipei City Hall in Taiwan November 23 to march in protest of psychiatry’s abuse of children.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Churches of Scientology and chapters of the Church-supported United for Human Rights and its program for young people, Youth for Human Rights, marked International Human Rights Day December 10 with a wide variety of observances in 40 nations.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) New Zealand received the International Association of Scientologists Freedom Medal at the organization’s 31st Anniversary celebration.
MILAN, ITALY •
New Ideal Church of Scientology is world’s largest, cutting the ribbon on October 31.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND •
With the DEA just releasing its National Drug Threat Assessment Report revealing more Americans are dying of drug overdose than from traffic accidents or firearms , drug education is even more crucial today than ever before.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
“Fight Back: Make Drugs a Bad Deal,” was the name of the community drug prevention rally at the Church of Scientology Nashville October 28. Held in honor of Red Ribbon Week, its purpose was to align actions across Nashville for maximum impact on the drug crisis affecting the city.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
In a country that serves as transit point for more than half the illicit drugs bound for Europe and the United States, where kids take their first hit while in first grade, Executive Director of the Venezuela Foundation for a Drug-Free World (La Fundación por un Mundo Libre de Drogas) has ignited a
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH •
The Church of Scientology shares humanitarian programs with religious leaders from around the world as a proud participant in the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM •
Reaching kids in the United Kingdom with his timely Truth About Drugs message, the Scientologist from Manchester urges them to steer clear of the choice that nearly killed him some 28 years ago. “I know what it means to have a problem with drugs”, says Pete Dwan.
MUNICH, GERMANY •
Event highlighting the religion’s impact in Bavaria along with Church-sponsored humanitarian and social betterment programs blends education and information with an atmosphere of gaiety.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM •
Scientologists work to raise public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and addiction in a country whose capital has been dubbed the Cocaine Capital of Europe.
MADRID, SPAIN •
Spanish Scientologists celebrate the milestone by hosting their 2nd annual Religious Freedom Awards.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA •
It wasn't just fate or good luck that helped Julian Dirou alter the course of his business and family life.
LONDON, ENGLAND •
Church of Scientology London takes on the UK drug crisis. An article published by the Church of Scientology London looks into the UK drug crisis, citing the 2014 UK Drug Survey that found more than 2 million people in the UK admit to having a drug problem.
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA •
Geoff Serra is an easygoing bloke from the Land Down Under who shares his perspective on achieving the State of Clear and his experience in Scientology.
LONDON, ENGLAND •
Creating a culture of human rights through education. Andrew Chalmers is a UK-based software company CEO, racing enthusiast, entrepreneur and human rights activist.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH •
In a video published September 29, 2015 on the Scientology website, we take a glimpse into the dynamic art and fascinating life of Scientologist Madison Hunter.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN •
Taiwan Minister of Interior Mr. Chin Wei-zen presented the Church of Scientology of Taiwan its 12th annual Excellent Religious Group Award on September 11, acknowledging the Church and its many volunteers for their service to society.