Category: Victims of Communism

Pianist Persecuted in Communist Albania Warns Against Socialism in the US: ‘Don’t Fall for It’

An accomplished classical pianist who grew up in communist Albania—and whose family was labeled by the Party as having a “bad biography”—overcame political persecution and is now using her family’s story to warn people that “socialism is a cover-up for communism.” American-Albanian Dr. Elida Dakoli, who was born in the city of Dures, Albania, couldn’t…


University Courses, T-Shirts, and Vodka: Drop ‘Romantic Notions’ of Communism, Says Victims of Communism Advocate

Canadians should be cautious about embracing “romantic notions” of Marxism or communism, a political ideology and system responsible for the deaths of millions of people since the early 20th century, says the chair of a charity working to establish a Canadian memorial to commemorate the victims of communism. “Some of the individuals, especially within the…


‘Victims of the Communist Regime of China’ Hold Inaugural Conference, Calls for Magnitsky Laws in Australia

Survivors of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) gathered in Canberra on Feb. 27-28 for the inaugural “Victims of the Communist Regime of China” conference, where attendees called for the rapid adoption of Magnitsky style legislation in Australia to limit human rights abusers from enjoying the spoils of their crimes. At the conference, the need for Magnitsky legislation…


Victims of Communist China Call for Magnitsky Laws in Australia

Survivors of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) gathered in Canberra on Feb. 27-28 for the inaugural “Victims of the Communist Regime of China” conference, where attendees called for the rapid adoption of Magnitsky style legislation in Australia to limit human rights abusers from enjoying the spoils of their crimes. At the conference, the need for Magnitsky legislation…