Human Rights News | 112 Seoul Rally: Chinese Christians Stand With Hong Kong

Human Rights News | 112 Seoul Rally: Chinese Christians Stand With Hong Kong

On November 2, 2019, from 6–8 p.m., hundreds of people, including Christians from The Church of Almighty God (CAG), joined a rally “Stand with Hong Kong,” at Hongdae Street in Seoul, South Korea, in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong “Emergency Call for Hong Kong Autonomy.” It’s reported that people in 45 cities of 17 countries organized simultaneous events to support Hong Kong.

International Day of Peace: Persecuted New Chinese Religion Does Its Part for Peace

A side event with the theme "Broadening the Impact of Peace" was organized on September 19, 2019 at the United Nations Office at Geneva to celebrate the 38th International Day of Peace. The event's main focus was religion, including emerging religions' hard work to Contribute to global harmony and justice. The event was hosted by Fundación Vida-Grupo Ecológico Verde and Foundation for the Improvement of Life, Culture and Society, and co-organized by the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), publisher of Bitter Winter , as well as over 10 other organizations and groups. The Church of Almighty God (CAG) was invited to participate.

The One Who Holds Sovereignty Over Everything Acclaimed at US and EU Film Festivals

In August 2019, The Church of Almighty God’s large-scale choral documentary, The One Who Holds Sovereignty Over Everything was nominated or awarded at the United States’ Great Lakes Christian Film Festival, Spain’s Madrid International Film Festival, and Belgium’s West Europe International Film Festival. Some hosts, directors, and audience members were full of praise for the film after its screenings.

CCP’s Use of Tech to Abuse Human Rights Condemned at 2nd Ministerial Side Event

On July 15, 2019, during the US State Department’s second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the Coalition to Advance Religious Freedom in China held a side event called “Silicon Valley and China: The Rise of Religious Oppression Through Technology.” A persecuted Christian from The Church of Almighty God (CAG), a Uyghur, and a petitioner spoke on the CCP’s use of advanced technology to trample human rights, and called on US tech companies to stop their supply to China. The host Greg Mitchell, Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable, spoke on the state of religious persecution in China.

Persecution of The Church of Almighty God Was Unveiled at UN Why CCP Persecutes Religious Beliefs?

On June 19th, during the Thirty-eighth Session of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations, Mr. Thierry Valle, President of the Coordination of the Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP LC), on behalf of 7 NGOs, gave an oral statement at the Human Rights Council. This statement calls for attention on the continuous persecution of The Church of Almighty God by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and urges Chinese government to respect religious liberty and stop the persecution of The Church of Almighty God.

Friendship Gathering Held by Christians of The Church of Almighty God Wins Widespread Acclaim

On December 19, 2017, Christians of The Church of Almighty God organized a distinctive friendship gathering and invited staff and volunteers from the Il giardino degli aromi organization, Zona 8 Solidale association and Naga organization as well as local human rights lawyers to attend, with approximately 60 people there.

Nine International NGOs Jointly Condemn the CCP's Persecution of The Church of Almighty God

On November 28, 2017, nine international non-governmental organizations, including Coordination of Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP Freedom of Conscience), the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), and the European Interreligious Forum for Religious Freedom (EIFRF), jointly issued a statement condemning the CCP's efforts to attack and discredit The Church of Almighty God by using the media and swaying public opinion in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other regions. The nine NGOs pointed out that "The fact that several articles against The Church of Almighty God appeared at the same time in different countries cannot be a coincidence. It is part of an effort by the Chinese regime to hide the fact that it violates the provisions of international conventions on religious liberty it has subscribed, something for which it keeps being condemned by international organizations." The NGOs also urged responsible media outlets to consult the existing academic literature on The Church of Almighty God, and to refrain from repeatedly reposting false news spread by the Chinese regime.

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