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Minister of Foreign Affairs: Canada Concerned About Persecution of Falun Gong

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Dion recently emailed Li Xun, the president of the Canadian Falun Dafa Association, affirming the government’s support of Falun Gong. “Canada is concerned about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, including those with family ties to Canadians,” Dion wrote. “The promotion and protection of human rights is …

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Brazil: Raising Awareness and Exposing the Persecution in China

For about four years, Falun Dafa practitioners have gathered once a month on Paulista Avenue, the busiest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to raise awareness of Falun Gong and the ongoing persecution of the meditation practice in China. The practitioners set up informational displays in Portuguese and Chinese. They handed out flyers to passersby, telling them …

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German TV Network 3SAT Airs “Human Harvest” Documentary

“Human Harvest,” an award-winning documentary exposing organ harvesting from imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners in China, aired on 3SAT in Germany, Switzerland and Austria on Feb. 18, 2016 during prime time. Documentary Triggers In-Depth Discussion The documentary “Human Harvest” exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s organ harvesting atrocities through testimonies, data analysis and interviews of international …

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Malaysia: Holiday Parades Show Beauty of Falun Dafa

With Chinese descendants representing nearly a quarter of its population, Malaysia is closely connected with China, both culturally and economically. Between the recent Chinese New Year on February 8 and the Lantern Festival (15th of January on the lunar calendar), Falun Dafa practitioners held three parades in Malaysia. Many learned about the peaceful meditation practice …

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Bulgaria: Signature Drive to Bring Chinese Dictator to Justice

Falun Dafa practitioners in Bulgaria observed International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2015 by collecting signatures on a petition demanding that former Chinese dictator Jiang Zemin be held accountable for initiating the persecution of Falun Gong. They also held a documentary screening and a peaceful protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria. Signatures were collected …

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62-Year-Old Jiangxi Woman Sentenced Ten Years for Her Faith

Ms. Gong Yuxiu was sentenced to prison again after ten years on the run to avoid serving a 2005 sentence for refusing to renounce her faith in Falun Gong, a spiritual discipline being persecuted by the Chinese communist regime. The 62-year-old from Taihe County, Jiangxi Province was first arrested in late 2004. Six months later, …

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20,000 Toronto Residents Support Falun Gong’s Lawsuits against Jiang Zemin

A petition signed by 20,000 Toronto residents was sent to the Chinese Supreme Procuratorate on February 22, calling for an investigation into the crimes committed by former head of the Chinese Communist Party Jiang Zemin in the persecution of Falun Gong. That same day, local Falun Gong practitioners held a demonstration at the intersection of …

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Manchester City Councillor Joins Falun Gong Protest During Xi Jinping’s Visit

Falun Gong practitioners held a peaceful protest outside Manchester Town Hall while China’s President Xi Jinping had lunch inside. Manchester Councillor Kevin Peel joined the Falun Gong protest to express his support. The date was October 23, the final day of Xi’s visit to England. Falun Gong practitioners held large banners reading “Bring Jiang Zemin …

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Texas, USA: US Senator John Cornyn Sends Greeting Letter to Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day

May 13, 2014 marks the 15th anniversary of World Falun Dafa Day and the 22nd anniversary of the introduction of Falun Dafa to the public by Mr. Li Hongzhi, the founder of Falun Dafa. On this special occasion, US Senator John Cornyn from Texas sent the following greeting letter to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day.

Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: State and Local Governments Recognize World Falun Dafa and Master Li Hongzhi

May 13 is a very special day for Falun Dafa practitioners around the world: World Falun Dafa Day and the birthday of Falun Dafa’s founder Master Li Hongzhi. On the eve of World Falun Dafa Day, the Pennsylvania State Government and local governments in Pennsylvania recognized the Pennsylvania Falun Dafa Association and Master Li, and congratulated this upcoming celebration.