Church of Scientology National Affairs Office Press Releases

Published on December 12, 2019 - 18:13 GMT

Rethink Justice Award presented to Church of Scientology’s national policy advocate for criminal justice reform work

Criminal justice advocates and officials awarded for working to improve results for citizens returning from incarceration WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens awarded six DC …

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Published on December 4, 2019 - 20:48 GMT

CITIZENS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS’ EXPOSES CONCERN ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

After new abuses at the infamous St. Elizabeth's Mental Hospital, citizens air concerns about violations of children’s rights in the mental health system. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In observance of the 30th …

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Published on November 27, 2019 - 22:08 GMT

Call to action: Stand Up for Human Rights and Defend the Rights of Human Trafficking Victims Nationwide in Annual March

Youth for Human Rights International and advocates organize march to raise awareness for human rights violations like human trafficking happening around the US. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, November 27, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is estimated that there are …

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Published on November 21, 2019 - 03:13 GMT

Olson Headlines Congressional Event Launching Alliance to End Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, DC, US, November 20, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) helmed the launch on Capitol Hill comprised of Members of Congress, dignitaries, U.S./Mexico groups and non-profits working to end human trafficking, survivors, law …

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Published on November 13, 2019 - 23:03 GMT

O-H-I-O: NEW CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY KICKS OFF IN COLUMBUS

City and state leaders welcome new Church along Route 33 in the heart of Buckeye country. COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA, November 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Call it the heart of America. Call it a land where folks are as genuine as apple pie and soda pop. …

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Published on November 7, 2019 - 17:18 GMT

Voices for Humanity Uplifts D.C. Youth With Travis Ellis

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, November 7, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announced a …

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Published on October 31, 2019 - 15:47 GMT

With religious persecution on the rise, US Commission on International Religious Freedom needed now, more than ever

Over 100 National groups, religious scholars, and human rights activists urge Congress to support religious freedom commission WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 31, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Church of Scientology’s National Affairs Office joined such …

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Published on October 23, 2019 - 18:14 GMT

Religious and human rights leaders call for halt to import of goods produced by slave labor in China

A coalition of 37 religious and human rights organizations released a letter exposing atrocities in China surrounding the cotton imported into the United States WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 23, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to pressure US …

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Published on October 16, 2019 - 19:46 GMT

Church of Scientology Celebrates Seventh Anniversary of National Affairs Office in Washington with Humanitarian Awards

Humanitarian Awards presented to the Coalition to Advance Religious Freedom in China and the Chair of the Commission on 400 Years of African American History WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Church of Scientology bestowed …

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Published on October 3, 2019 - 12:00 GMT

Can a judge sentence you for crimes a jury has found you not guilty of?

The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office Joins in Bipartisan Support for New Legislation Aimed at Ending an Unjust Judicial Sentencing Practice WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 3, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A diverse, bipartisan group of criminal …

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Published on October 2, 2019 - 20:51 GMT

Can there be good news in the heroin/opioid epidemic?

A local coalition is beginning to transform an area known locally as Needle Park where heroin drug addicts hang out WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 2, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There are areas in every major city where drug addicts hang out and cry for …

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Published on October 1, 2019 - 21:07 GMT

Recent shootings in DC lead the community to come together to find solutions to gun violence

Youth for Human Rights hosts roundtable discussion to get the community involved in building peace in our Nation’s Capital. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 1, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than two weeks ago, nine people were shot, two of them fatally, …

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Published on September 26, 2019 - 16:31 GMT

Make art not war. How an art exhibit worked to promote human rights and peace.

Youth for Human Rights uses the power of art along with human rights education to celebrate International Peace Day. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 26, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) created an interactive Pop-up …

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Published on September 13, 2019 - 16:48 GMT

Are Black People Being Targeted for Controversial and Even Experimental Treatments?

The History of “Scientific” Racism and how it still continues exposed in exhibit at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The chances of an African American male being …

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Published on September 12, 2019 - 14:03 GMT

Georgetown Observed the Anniversary of 400 Years of African American History by Acknowledging its own History of Slavery

WREATH-LAYING TO OBSERVE LANDING OF FIRST SHIP OF AFRICAN ENSLAVED PEOPLE WASHINGTON, DC, US, September 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Georgetown Waterfront on the Potomac River in Washington, DC, was the site of one of the many nationwide …

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Published on September 4, 2019 - 21:05 GMT

Beware! Today’s marijuana is not what you think it is

Know about the difference between today’s marijuana and that of years ago? Today’s drug has been cultured to produce up to three times more THC than in the 70’s WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 4, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illegal or legal, still too …

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Published on August 28, 2019 - 21:58 GMT

Back-to-School: Free Educational Materials for Teachers

High-quality printed materials and videos educating youth on their fundamental human rights made available for free by Youth for Human Rights International. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 28, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The goal of a world where people …

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Published on August 22, 2019 - 16:44 GMT

Drug-Free World Volunteers take to the streets as ‘K2’ or synthetic marijuana overdoses increase

K2 overdose emergency cases are up 128% in DC over last year WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The spokesperson for the D.C. Fire and EMS in Washington, DC, sounded the alarm on the illegal street drug known as “K2” this week. …

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Published on August 14, 2019 - 21:56 GMT

Youth for Human Rights raises awareness at National Night Out to help the police combat human trafficking

Washington, DC, leads the country in human trafficking cases per capita. WASHINGTON , DC, USA, August 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, DC, has the highest rate of calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline per capita of any city in the US …

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Published on August 8, 2019 - 16:45 GMT

Can drug education help reduce crime?

National Night Out – a platform for helping to educate citizens about the truth about drugs. WASHINGTON, DC, US, August 8, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foundation for a Drug-Free World’s DC Chapter distributed its award-winning Truth About Drugs …

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