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Copenhagen, Denmark: Parliamentary Hearing Condemns Forced Organ Harvesting

World NewsApril 15, 20180Comments

All nine parties of the Danish Parliament (Folketing) held a hearing on April 5, 2018, to discuss China’s forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. The members of the parliament opposed the unethical practice and agreed to consider human rights issues in future trade and economic cooperation with China. Back…

Ontario, Canada: Falun Gong Warmly Welcomed at York Regional Police Event

World NewsApril 15, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners were invited to take part in the 16th International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination held by the York Regional Police. The annual event, held this year on April 9, 2018, showcases the tremendous cultural diversity of the York area, a large metropolitan community north of Toronto. The day's events included…

Sweeden, Stockholm: Introducing Falun Dafa at Harmoni Expo

World NewsApril 15, 20180Comments

The annual Harmoni Expo, the largest spring event in Sweden, took place on April 7-8, 2018 in Solna, a municipality near Stockholm. Among the 300 vendors and organisations that exhibited health-related products and systems, the Falun Dafa booth drew special attention because of its physical and mental health benefits. At a booth close to the stage, practitioners…

“Peaceful Journey of Falun Dafa” Photo Exhibits Held in Northern Croatia

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

The “Peaceful Journey of Falun Dafa” photo exhibit was held in the city libraries of two northern Croatian cities. The first exhibit took place in the city library of Metel Ozegovic, in Varazdin, where the exhibition was on display from December 8, 2017 to January 8, 2018. The second exhibition was held in Nikola Zrinski,…

Lithuania: Falun Dafa at 2018 Wellness Expo in Klaipeda

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners from Latvia participated for the first time in the 2018 Wellness Expo in Klaipeda, Lithuania’s third largest city, on March 25, 2018. The group demonstrated the exercises and introduced Falun Dafa, pointing out how the practice helps to improve well-being, reduces stress, and improves one’s spiritual nature. Practitioners also taught children who…

590 Falun Gong Practitioners Arrested or Harassed for Their Faith in January and February 2018

China News, World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Chinese New Year is the biggest traditional holiday in China. It is the time for families to gather together, reflect on the past year, and make wishes for the next year. For some Falun Gong practitioners in China, however, celebrating the new year with loved ones remains only a wish. As the communist regime’s persecution…

Peru: Introducing Falun Gong at The Magdalena Art Festival in Lima

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners participated in the opening parade of the “Magdalenarte” (The Magdalena Art Festival) held by the government of Magdalena Del Mar in Lima, the capital of Peru, on March 25, 2018. The Falun Gong practitioners presented a traditional Chinese waist drum team in the parade and an exercise demonstration during the festival. Practitioners presented a…

Arizona State Congress Passes Legislation Against Organ Harvesting Atrocities in China

World NewsApril 9, 20180Comments

In Arizona, both the State Senate and the State House of Representatives passed House Memorial HCM2004 condemning the persecution of the Falun Gong and the forced organ harvesting of non-consenting prisoners of conscience in China, primarily the Falun Gong. The legislation was passed on April 3, 2018. The legislation calls for the following key…

New Jersey Lawmakers View Falun Gong Art Exhibit, Condemn Persecution in China

World NewsApril 2, 20180Comments

The Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibit was on display at the state capitol of New Jersey from March 21 to 23. Lawmakers, government staff, and visitors learned about Falun Gong and its persecution by the Communist Party in China through artworks painted by Falun Gong practitioners. Assemblyman Reed Gusciora commented on the artworks’ “powerful message and paintings…

Russia: Bringing Beauty of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to More People

World NewsApril 2, 20180Comments

Falun Dafa practitioners were invited to participate in an activity dedicated to children with Down Syndrome at Moskvich Cultural Center on March 23, in Moscow. They hoped to bring the beauty of Falun Dafa's Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance to event-goers, so that these children and their parents can see more brightness and hope when facing challenges. Anastasia has a daughter…

New Zealand: Introducing Falun Gong at Harvest Festival in Christchurch

World NewsApril 2, 20180Comments

Falun Gong practitioners participated in the Harvest Festival at Rudolf Steiner School in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 25, 2018. The traditional Harvest Festival featured a variety of activities including music, arts & crafts and entertainment, and vendors selling home-grown produce and organic foods as well as ethnic foods. The practitioners had a booth where…

Georgia: House Resolution Opposing Organ Harvesting in China Passes Unanimously

Info Centre, World NewsApril 2, 20180Comments

The State of Georgia in the U.S. unanimously passed House Resolution 944 on March 19, 2018, to express concerns over forced organ harvesting in China. The resolution also urges China to stop this practice that targets Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. Zero Objections The resolution was sponsored by 19 representatives including Dewayne Hill…