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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…

Shen Yun’s “Sheer Pageantry” Impresses Audiences in Australia and USA

Australia News, World NewsFebruary 11, 20180Comments

The five touring companies of New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts performed 28 shows in 10 cities in the United States and Australia between January 30 and February 4, 2018. “High level of professionalism” Professional violinist Victoria Martino said about the show, “Very high level of professionalism... Very impressive.” “I’m very, very appreciative that they…

California Lawmakers Speak Out Against Forced Organ Harvesting in China

World NewsSeptember 11, 20170Comments

Falun Gong practitioners from the San Francisco Bay Area held a rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento, calling for the Chinese regime to end its state-sanctioned killing of Falun Gong practitioners for their organs. State Senator Joel Anderson and Assembly Members Randy Voepel and Tom Lackey spoke at the rally. One of the goals of…

US Secretary of State Tillerson Raises the Persecution of Falun Gong at Press Conference for International Religious Freedom Report

World NewsAugust 21, 20170Comments

The US 2016 Report on International Religious Freedom was released at a press conference in Washington on August 15, 2017. China is among the ten “Countries of Particular Concern” for its severe religious persecution. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson specifically mentioned the persecution of Falun Gong, noting that in 2016, “dozens of Falun Gong members…

U.S. Lawmakers, NGO Leaders Support Falun Gong’s 18-Year-Long Peaceful Resistance

World NewsJuly 23, 20170Comments

Several hundred Falun Gong practitioners from across the U.S. held a rally on Capitol Hill Thursday, calling for help in stopping the persecution of Falun Gong that began 18 years ago, on July 20, 1999. Several members of Congress, the chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, and several speakers from religious and…

New York: Rally, Candlelight Vigil Call for End to Persecution of Falun Gong

World NewsJuly 23, 20170Comments

Nearly 1,000 Falun Gong practitioners held a rally and a candlelight vigil in front of the Chinese consulate in New York on Sunday, marking their 18th year of peaceful resistance against the persecution of Falun Gong by the communist regime in China. Several survivors of the persecution told attendees about their own experiences of being…

Recent Falun Gong Events Around the World

World NewsNovember 13, 20160Comments

Practitioners of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) around the world have held public events for more than a decade to raise awareness of the persecution in China. Meanwhile, practitioners also hold free classes and other events to introduce this ancient Chinese cultivation practice to the public. In this newsletter, we report on practitioners’…

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

Events, Main Page, Media Release, Scrolling, World NewsMay 11, 20140Comments

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

Events, Media Release, Scrolling, World NewsMay 11, 20140Comments

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…