The U.S. State Department on Jan. 21 condemned the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for sentencing 11 Falun Gong practitioners to prison terms as long as eight years for exercising their religious beliefs. The Jan. 14 sentences were handed down just weeks ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The State Department is calling on…
State Department Condemns Beijing for Imprisoning 11 Falun Gong Practitioners Weeks Before Olympics
January 21, 2022
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‘Slandered and Abused’: Teacher Told to Stay Home After Questioning Age-Appropriateness of Gender-Transition Books in School Libraries
A Waterloo Region District School Board teacher says she has been bullied and slandered after she was ejected from a school board meeting for raising questions about age-appropriateness of some books in elementary school libraries that deal with gender transition. “Board members have taken to radio, television, social media to grossly misrepresent my remarks. I feel…
China’s 21st Century Auschwitz
Commentary Writing about China’s economy is engaging and ever changing, as there are always new developments to talk about and investigate. But the common thread and the direct link to all aspects of China’s economy is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the many ways in which it treats—and mistreats—the 1.4 billion people over which…
Chinese Rights Lawyer Faces Disciplinary Action Over Defending Client Persecuted by Beijing
A Chinese human rights lawyer was summoned to a disciplinary hearing for his speech in defense of a client. The lawyer’s peers warned that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is eroding the legal profession in the country. Beijing-based lawyer Song Yusheng was summoned to a hearing with the Disciplinary Board of the CCP-linked Beijing Lawyers…
Unions Criticize Religious Bill’s ‘Statement of Belief’ For Increasing Stress and Discrimination to Workforce
January 16, 2022
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A representative of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has attacked the government over its timing of the religious discrimination bill arguing that “if we were going to have a debate about a divisive bill, it could not have come at a worse moment.” Liam O’Brien, Assistant Secretary of the ACTU, argued that the Australian Coalition…
Trials Begin for 57 Cuban Protesters Amid Human Rights Violations
A series of trials started in Cuba this week for 57 protesters involved with the massive anti-government protests on July 11 2021. Some of the defenders face up to 30 years in prison for demonstrating against the nation’s communist government despite the right to assemble and protest being protected by article 56 of the nation’s constitution. “You…
German Court: Syrian Man Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
KOBLENZ, Germany—A former Syrian secret police officer was convicted by a German court Thursday of crimes against humanity for overseeing the abuse of detainees at a jail near Damascus a decade ago. Anwar Raslan is the highest-ranking Syrian official so far convicted of the charge. The verdict was keenly anticipated by those who suffered abuse…
‘Religious Organisation Should Hire to Ethos’ Argues Archbishop
January 13, 2022
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In the second Religious Discrimination Bill meeting on Jan. 13, Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli stated that he would not put forward any amendments and expressed that this act will finally protect all different groups of discrimination following disability, LGBTIQ and aged groups. At the meeting, Comensoli expressed that religious schools should be allowed the right…
US Companies Continue to Cave in to Pressure From Beijing Over Human Rights
January 11, 2022
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News Analysis The lure of money that can be earned in the Chinese market has driven major U.S. companies to give in to Beijing’s demands at the expense of data security, integrity, and human rights. Recently, Walmart was censured by Beijing’s top disciplinary agency after its warehouse retailer Sam’s Club removed Xinjiang-sourced products from its…
Canadians Say Human Rights More Important Than Trade With China: New Poll
January 10, 2022
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Canadians say human rights and rule of law are more important than trade opportunities with China, a new Angus Reid poll says. The survey, published on Jan. 10, asked respondents what they think Canada’s priority should be in its dealing with China, and whether they are worried about the economic consequences of standing up to…
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