UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Holland Becomes Latest In Parade of Nations to Officially Recognize the Scientology Religion

Millions of Scientologists in more than 150 countries celebrate this latest recognition as another victory for religious freedom.

German High Court Shuts Down Discriminatory Law in Win for Religious Freedom

According to a ruling this month by Germany’s Federal Administrative Court, the City of Munich can no longer discriminate against Scientologists.

STAND Supports U.N. Effort on Behalf of Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

“Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They are enshrined in articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

STAND Hosts Year-In-Review Celebration in Los Angeles

Last week, Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination held its first annual year-end celebration at the Church of Scientology of the Valley in Los Angeles, honoring nine successful months of operation and setting high goals for the year ahead.

Honoring International Human Rights Day

Sixty-nine years ago today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights —what would become the most widely agreed upon text on the subject of human rights and the most translated document in the world—was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

Celebrating International Religious Freedom Day

The Religious Freedom Act—the passage of which we celebrate today—established the office of the United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and highlighted America’s responsibility to the world in guaranteeing Human Right #18, Freedom of Thought and Belief .