LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the American Psychiatric Association (APA) holds its annual meeting in Los Angeles, a diverse coalition of human rights advocates, civil rights leaders, clergy, medical professionals, and attorneys gathered outside the convention center, calling for an urgent end to coercive psychiatric practices. Led by the Citizens […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A landmark law recently passed in Tennessee raises awareness about psychotropic drugs linked to potential violent behavior, marking a paradigm shift in advancing public safety and accountability for these prescriptions. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International, a mental health industry watchdog, praised the regulations as […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With May being Mental Health Month, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is spotlighting a disturbing new study published in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, titled “I Can’t Breathe” – A Study of Civil Litigated Cases on Prone Restraint Deaths. The review […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, volunteers ranging from age 9 to 72 transformed parts of Hollywood this past weekend through a comprehensive Earth Day initiative inspired by the precept “Safeguard and Improve Your Environment” from L. Ron Hubbard’s common-sense guide, “The Way to Happiness,” […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a powerful new directive urging nations to eliminate coercive psychiatric practices, including forced hospitalization, drugging, and seclusion. The Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans outlines a rights-based approach that marks a sharp departure from institutionalization and […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A recent exposé in The New York Times Magazine will send shockwaves through the psychiatric community, affirming what the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) has warned for decades: there is no medical proof that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder.[1] Yet, […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), a leading mental health industry watchdog, has released a damning report detailing how psychiatry is blaming patients-rather than failed treatments-to justify a surge in brain stimulation interventions. “When psychiatric drugs and therapy don’t work, psychiatry rarely blames the […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is sounding the alarm on the unchecked expansion of psychiatric diagnoses-most notably through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). What began in 1952 with just 106 diagnoses exploded to over 300 by 2013, despite a […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On March 11, Southern California police seized 50 pounds of illicit fentanyl, enough for 14 million lethal doses of the drug to be added to street drugs and counterfeit pharmaceuticals destined for dealers or to be sold online to unsuspecting victims. “If that much was seized,” […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — L. Ron Hubbard’s life is one of endless remarkable achievements. A bestselling author, his groundbreaking book “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” became the first definitive explanation of human thinking and behavior. His further discoveries on the subject of the human mind and spirit led […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network is featuring extraordinary women from across the globe on an all-day marathon for International Women’s Day on March 8. First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day is a United Nations-recognized day that celebrates the achievements of women and raises awareness of women’s rights.
NEW ORLEANS, La., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NFL Hall of Famer and Foundation for a Drug-Free World spokesperson Marshall Faulk returned to his roots at G.W. Carver High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, to unveil a powerful new mural in the school’s gymnasium. This was part of a week […]
NEW ORLEANS, La., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LIX, Foundation for a Drug-Free World turns its focus to a different contest-the fight to keep kids off drugs. Drug-Free World volunteers and Scientology Churches across the U.S. will […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “The streets of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu are like a wave of destruction I’ve never experienced before,” says James, a Scientology Volunteer Minister. “There are so many heartbroken people, people in despair, people in need of help.” James is among the Scientology Volunteer Ministers who […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operations of the Church of Scientology, presents Archival Project. INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Driving home to Pasadena on the evening of January 7 on the 210 Freeway, a Scientology Volunteer Minister named Jan spotted what appeared to be a wildfire racing down a distant hillside. Sensing the danger of what he saw, Jan checked with nearby friends to ensure […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSIRE) — Some 2,500 Scientology Volunteer Ministers are serving in shelters, churches, and on the streets of Los Angeles County, along with many thousands of first responders and members of charitable and religious organizations, to help those affected by the January 2025 fires.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Eaton Fire began on January 7 in Eaton Canyon in the Altadena-Pasadena region of Los Angeles County. Along with the Palisades Fire, it ranks among the most destructive wildfires in California history. Scientology Volunteer Ministers are responding to serve Los Angeles in its time of […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At the heart of a celebration hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles this Christmas season was a miracle: the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Each year, Mexican communities at home and in the diaspora commemorate this blessed event. It marks the day nearly […]
OSAKA, Japan, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Among Japan’s largest and most important cities, Osaka is renowned for its history, culinary heritage, and vibrant urban culture. Mirroring Osaka’s unique qualities, traditional values, and vision of an even brighter future, community leaders, officials, and Scientologists from across Japan gathered in the […]
SEATTLE, Wash. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Taking action and getting results were the keynotes of this year’s commemoration of UN International Human Rights Day at the Church of Scientology of Washington State. Special guest speaker was Mr. Butch Yarnell, Eastern Washington & Idaho Regional Coordinator for Shared Hope International, […]
SANTO ANDRÉ, Brazil, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Santo André, Brazil, is a dynamic city of sophistication and opportunity. Home to three-quarters of a million people, it yet maintains its welcoming attitude and signature friendliness. Downtown Santo André is a center for nightlife, entertainment, and festivals. And right in the […]
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of Taiwan, nestled between the Central Mountain Range to the east and the Taiwan Strait to the west, Taichung is a rich tapestry of sophistication, history, and stunning natural beauty. And it was here, on 16 November, in Taichung City’s […]
BERGAMO, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nestled between Lake Como and Lake Iseo in the north of Italy, the city of Bergamo is an architectural gem of medieval charm and breathtaking beauty. And in the heart of the city are the expanded new facilities of the Ideal Church of […]
CHIAYI, Taiwan, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Chiayi City is renowned for its rich culture and vibrant local spirit. The loyalty and unity of the people who defended it during the famous Lin Shuang-wen uprising in the Qing Dynasty earned the city its name: The word “Chiayi” stands for “loyalty […]
MCMINNVILLE, Ore., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Surrounded by rolling vineyards and fertile farmland, McMinnville is a hidden gem in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. And right downtown, the new Scientology Ideal Mission of McMinnville held its Grand Opening – one of the record number of new Ideal Scientology […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — I’ll bet you didn’t know that Santa plays the sax. Well, he does, and he proved it when he pulled out his “axe” and entertained the crowd with a medley of Christmas favorites at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The […]
NEW YORK, N.Y., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — World champion pizza-maker Scot Cosentino founded New York’s legendary Goodfella’s Brick Oven Pizza. His passion and route to excellence in the art and science of pizza is featured on Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Michelle Stafford, Marisol Nichols, Jenna Elfman, and Nancy Cartwright performed at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre’s 31st annual Christmas Stories to raise funds for activities to help underserved youth.
ANAHEIM and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) toured more than a thousand visitors through the Psychiatry an Industry of Death Exhibit in Anaheim, California, as part of its nationwide tour. The exhibit reveals the history and extent of human rights abuse in the field of […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network will commemorate Human Rights Day, December 10, with a special marathon television event. Featuring the work of United for Human Rights, the day’s programming will showcase the movement’s global efforts in raising awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and protecting the rights […]
CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Winter Wonderland is celebrating 31 years of bringing joy to the children of Clearwater. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how this annual magical phenomenon materializes. Watch Meet a Scientologist-Pam Ryan-Anderson on the Scientology Network.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary “Piano to Zanskar.” DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.
SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dozens of protesters from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology, marched through Seattle, demanding an end to the widespread drugging of children in Washington state. They […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The bright yellow tents of the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles had something special at their weekly food drive on the Saturday before Thanksgiving: 300 turkeys for local families.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It snowed in East Hollywood on Sunday, November 24, as more than 1,200 gathered at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles for an evening of family fun. The fourth annual Holiday Lighting Festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way included a special appearance by Santa and his […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues Inc. (National PAL) to help combat the growing issue of youth drug abuse across the United States. Together, these two organizations are launching a nationwide initiative to […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Celebrate the season and help “flip the switch” to illuminate two blocks of holiday lights in East Hollywood at a holiday lighting festival like no other. Hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, it will be packed with family-friendly fun, treats, and activities for all […]
BUCHAREST, Romania, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of Romania, a country rich in art, history, culture, heritage and natural beauty, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers launched their European Goodwill Tour to share practical solutions to help people change their lives for the better.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recent reports show San Francisco’s fatal drug overdose rate surpasses that of other California districts and is worse than the nation’s average. Last year was the city’s most devastating year on record for drug overdose deaths, and 2024 is threatening to surpass […]
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each year, Copenhagen organizes an evening when young and old may expand their horizons. Locals and visitors learn more about what the city has to offer. They ask and find answers to questions, and experience the tremendous diversity Copenhagen has to offer. Museums, […]
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a ceremony at the new Ideal Church of Scientology in Del Valle, Mexico, the National Indigenous Governor and the president of the National Council of Indigenous People and Afro-Americans recognized Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard for inspiring unity among the leaders […]
ROME, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A trawler carrying 500 asylum seekers from Eritrea and Somalia capsized on October 3, 2013, within sight of Lampedusa, an Italian resort island off the coast of Libya; 368 people drowned. Eight days later, a boat carrying Syrian refugees capsized between Lampedusa and […]
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to the European Center for the Development of Vocational Training, an agency focused on EU policy on vocational education and training, in 2018, one in ten 12-year-olds and one in six 5-year-olds in the Netherlands struggled with reading and writing in Dutch. Furthermore, the European Union’s […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds gathered on L. Ron Hubbard Way for a traditional celebration of the Day of the Dead to honor the lives of the departed with music, traditional dances and food. The festival was hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. The Day of the Dead […]
CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It had been more than a century since Florida’s Pinellas County sustained a direct hit from a hurricane, but that changed on September 26, when Hurricane Helene tore through the area. Two weeks later, Hurricane Milton slammed through the county. Scientology Volunteer Ministers […]
NOVARA, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With Novara hosting the 2024 World Rink Hockey Championships at the World Skate Games this September, Drug-Free World volunteers organized an outreach campaign to promote drug-free living. Using Foundation for a Drug-Free World’s Truth About Drugs materials, the campaign raised awareness about the […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Patriotic Mexican Civic Committee held its annual Mexican Independence Parade in East Los Angeles, commemorating the historic speech delivered by Father Miguel Hidalgo in 1810. His words ignited the movement for Mexico’s independence, ending three centuries of Spanish rule. The Way to Happiness Foundation’s participation […]
MILAN, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Citizens Commission on Human Rights Italy (CCHR) demands an end to involuntary commitment and other human rights violations. Hundreds marched through the streets of Milan last month to the Milan Fiera City Convention Center, demanding that the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) annual […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In observance of World Mental Health Day, on Thursday, October 10, Scientology Network will present a marathon television event featuring the work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and its partners to expose psychiatric abuse.
SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif. Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A one-of-a-kind exhibit just completed the Seattle leg of its American tour in September. Displays and films of Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit document the results of 40 years of investigation into the psychiatric industry and its human rights abuses. They expose […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operations of the Church of Scientology, presents Bridge Publications Monday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosted a World Humanitarian Day celebration and awards ceremony to honor men and women whose work empowers the county’s Latinx community. Some 200 languages are spoken in Los Angeles County, and more than a third of county residents were born […]
SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers with the Seattle chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation and the Church of Scientology celebrated this year’s International Day of Friendship with a community open house. They showcased Seattle programs and resources that bring neighbors together to enhance the beauty and […]
NEW YORK, N.Y., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Man in Red Bandana” retraces the final hours of a mysterious American hero who gave his life in the South Tower on 9/11 to save others. Firsthand accounts from those he rescued speak of a man wearing a red bandana, the only […]
TORONTO, Canada, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The 75th anniversary of the Canadian Air Show at the Canadian National Exhibition was a perfect opportunity to showcase the humanitarian activities of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers. Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, who developed the Volunteer Ministers program, was himself a pioneer at […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — L. Ron Hubbard Way was transformed into a cultural festival last week, bringing the rich heritage of Hildago to life in East Hollywood. The celebration showcased the vibrant crafts, traditional music, colorful costumes, dancing and authentic cuisine of the magical villages in the green mountains of […]
EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operation of the Church of Scientology, brings viewers inside Saint Hill-the first worldwide headquarters of Scientology.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Young members of Inner-City Shakespeare Ensemble took a break from the Bard to perform a whimsical children’s play. The production, organized by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, was part of the family-friendly summer festival held on L. Ron Hubbard Way.
SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology hosted its annual block party to celebrate National Night Out. The party featured a live band, a professional balloon artist, and a face painter for the kids. Guests age 2 to 94 were treated to hamburgers and hot dogs […]
DUBLIN, Ireland, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Dublin marked Nelson Mandela Day with a human rights open house and celebration of the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and his special connection to Ireland. Honored guests included Dr. David Nyaluke, Vice Chairperson of the African Scholars […]
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Danish chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World set up their new mobile drug education and prevention exhibit on Nytorv Square in the heart of Copenhagen. Volunteers from the Church of Scientology Denmark, which sponsors the program, welcomed a nonstop flow of […]
QUERETARO, Mexico, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Narconon Mexico, the first Narconon ever established in the country, proudly celebrated its 26th anniversary with a special ceremony marking completion of expansive and newly renovated facilities in the heart of Pedro Escobedo Municipality where it all began.
PARIS, France, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the eyes of the world on Paris, and some 6 million gathered in the city and other host venues for the 2024 Olympics, Foundation for a Drug-Free World organized a massive distribution of drug education booklets. Hundreds of volunteers from Non à […]
HARLEM, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Harlem is a crossroads of culture and innovation, a trend-setting community of global influence. This is one reason the Church of Scientology Community Center of Harlem is an ideal location for the final day of the 18th annual Human Rights Summit. Organized by United for Human Rights […]
OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A dramatic increase in the prescription of dangerous psychotropic drugs to Japanese children prompted Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Japan and a group of concerned holistic professionals to organize a daylong call to action at the Osaka International Convention Center. More than 1,000 attended the sessions […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Purépecha people of the state of Michoacán, Mexico, are famous for their unique culture, food, crafts, pottery and textiles. Award-winning chefs from the region, flown to Los Angeles for the Flavor of Michoacán Festival, proved that their cuisine is beyond compare. The festival, hosted by […]
NEW YORK, N.Y., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As 52 bright young delegates filed into Conference Room 4 at UN Headquarters in New York for the 18th International Human Rights Summit, hundreds attending rose to their feet for a standing ovation. United for Human Rights organizes the annual summit and […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each month, Hollywood Village volunteers hold a neighborhood cleanup to keep Hollywood beautiful, safe, and clean. With visitors pouring into the city over the summer from around the world, this was not the season for the volunteers to take a vacation from their monthly initiative. Setting […]
CITY OF MARKHAM, Ontario, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each summer, thousands of visitors pour into the City of Markham, Ontario, for the Taste of Asia Festival. The vibrant event features performances, art, crafts and food representing dozens of nations from China to Japan and India to Indonesia-each unique and […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs has granted the Foundation for a Drug-Free World consultative status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Drug-Free World can now organize conferences and participate in events at the UN in Geneva, Vienna and New York.
LONDON, England, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Community and religious leaders gathered at the Church of Scientology London to celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day 2024, a day to honor the courage and persistence of the man who unified the Rainbow Nation and his commitment to equality, justice and freedom for […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 31, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than 1,000 attended the first Honduran Fair for Entrepreneurs, held in East Hollywood earlier this month on L. Ron Hubbard Way. It was organized by the Honduras Consulate and hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles with purpose.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At a community open house and forum organized by the Church of Scientology of Denmark and the local chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation, guest speakers of diverse backgrounds shared their passion for nature, biodiversity, and sustainability.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles and the local chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World organized a free outdoor summer concert and art show. Its purpose: to raise awareness about drugs and promote music and art as a drug-free alternative for a “natural high.”
BERLIN, Germany, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For an entire month, from June 14 to July 14, Drug-Free World volunteers from Scientology Churches and Missions throughout Germany and their partners reached out to fans at the UEFA European Championship games. They promoted the importance of drug-free living and shared their […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Drug-Free World has achieved a significant milestone. “We are thrilled to announce that the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has been granted Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council,” posted the Foundation’s executive director Jessica Hochman on X (formerly Twitter) on July 4.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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, announces a new episode featuring antidrug activist Julie Delvaux, premiering on June 26, 2024.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Drug manufacturers, drug pushers and drug distributors are becoming more sophisticated,” says Lukáš Bechyně, executive director of the Say No to Drugs-Say Yes to Life Association, an affiliate of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. He and his team of drug prevention […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Wednesday, June 26, Scientology Network observes the UN’s annual commemoration by airing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Marathon. The full day of programming puts the focus on the proven power of the Drug-Free World educational campaign to prevent people of all […]
BERGAMO, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bikers throughout Northern Italy are getting their bikes ready for the race for a Drug-Free Italy. Held to promote the UN International Day Against Drug Abuse, the 7th annual national Say No to Drugs Motogiro Nazionale (motorbike tour) is organized by Dico No […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 25, 2024 (SENDEPRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Anne Dunev, naturopathic practitioner and certified homeopath, empowered women at the Ultimate Women’s Expo in June with a presentation on the “body-mind connection” and how to overcome negative emotions using the best-selling book “Dianetics” published by Bridge Publications.
EDINBURGH, Scotland, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UN and World Health Organization issued mental health guidance in October 2023, but the Royal College of Psychiatry (RCPsych) has still failed to direct members to comply. They have not directed members to cease using ECT (electroconvulsive treatment) and have not demanded […]
CLEARWATER, Fla., June 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operations of the Church of Scientology, presents “Flag.” INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.
CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds gathered for a banquet to applaud the many accomplishments of Citizens Commission on Human Rights Florida volunteers and present awards to individuals for their stellar work on behalf of the people of the state and beyond. Organized by the Church of Scientology […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Muslims, Christians, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists, Scientologists, and members of other faiths and beliefs or none affirmed their commitment to interfaith dialogue in June at the 9th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March in Los Angeles. Rev. Olivia McDuff of the Church of Scientology International, who served as master […]
ROME, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — University professors, government officials, parliamentarians and religious representatives gathered at the Church of Scientology in Rome last month for an international conference on freedom of religion or belief in Italy, throughout Europe and the world.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Chicano Latino Immigrant Democratic Club of Southern California and the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles held a cultural diversity week to celebrate the rich history, culture and many contributions of those who hail from or trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring building entrepreneur Ray Pound, on June 18, 2024.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — June 2024 began with the launch of a month-long calendar of street festivals on L. Ron Hubbard Way, hosted by the Church of Scientology for residents and visitors to East Hollywood. Opening weekend included food trucks, artisanal booths and a ‘Kidz Zone’ featuring water slides, a […]
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Combining a love of sports with a commitment to help, volunteers from the Dites Non à la Drogue, Oui à la Vie (Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life) Association competed in the 5, 10, and 20 km Xtrail Lavaux races in May. […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary “The Trouble With Wolves.”
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Media Productions’ original documentary “Operation: Do Something About It” won Platinum in the 2024 Viddy Awards, the international competition recognizing excellence in video production and communication.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring producer and director Nic Roux, premiering on June 11, 2024.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As record numbers, including Denmark’s King Frederik, Queen Mary and their family, raced through the heart of Copenhagen in May on the city’s annual Royal Run, Drug-Free World volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Denmark cheered them on while promoting active, drug-free living. They handed out […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic changemakers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring Hungarian anti-drug activist Gergő Németh, premiering June 12, 2024.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Media Productions was honored with 14 Viddy Awards, including 7 Platinum, in the 2024 international awards competition honoring video excellence in the digital world.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring interior designer Yuli Fu. MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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, announces a new episode featuring human rights advocate Nicole Crellin. VOICES FOR HUMANITY airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds of local families gathered in May on L. Ron Hubbard Way, joining the Church of Scientology Los Angeles for the first of a series of summer festivals for the East Hollywood community. Memorial Day is set aside to honor fallen U.S. military service members.
