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DR. GAO YAOJIE SHARES CHINA'S AIDS CRISIS WITH AMERICAN LEADERS

No Author — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:46:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Renowned for her years of service to AIDS patients in China and her exposure of the blood bank scandal that fueled the crisis, Dr. Gao Yaojie shared her passion for the voiceless with American leaders during her visit to Washington, D.C. beginning on Monday.

CATHOLICS COME TO COPENHAGEN FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE

No Author — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:36:00 CST

Catholic church leaders, supporters, aid agencies and advocacy groups are joining forces to urge world leaders for climate justice at talks in Copenhagen.

WORLD VISION GOES AROUND THE WORLD TO FIND THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS NEXT STOP: PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

No Author — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:31:00 CST

$25 million fundraising effort aims to fight poverty and help 625,000 people around the world

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia,Christian Newswire -- Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency's "Spirit of Christmas" tour.

LINFEN-FUSHAN HOUSE CHURCH CHRISTIAN SENTENCED TO 7-YEARS IN PRISON

No Author — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:05:00 CST

The verdicts were severe and were announced immediately following the trial. Two criminal charges were used-- the crime of "illegally occupying farming land" and "disturbing transportation order by gathering masses." Sister Yang Rongli received 7 years severe sentence for both charges; Pastor Wang 3 yrs for the first charge, brother Yang Xuan, 3 and a half years, and Cui Jiaxing earned 4 and a half years for the first charge; Sister Zhang Huamei was found guilty of the second charge, and sentenced to 4 years in prison.

WORLD�S AIDS DAY MESSAGE

No Author — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:19:00 CST

Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, President of Caritas Internationalis, has called for immediate action to prevent the deaths of children with HIV in poor countries.

MAJORITIES REJECT BANNING DEFAMATION OF RELIGION: 20 NATION POLL

No Author — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:10:00 CST

COLLEGE PARK, Md. � As the UN General Assembly prepares to debate a proposal calling for nations to take action against the defamation of religion, majorities in 13 of 20 nations polled around the world support the right to criticize a religion.

CHINESE HUMAN RIGHTS ATTORNEY JIANG TIANYONG ARRESTED AND HIS WIFE BEATEN IN FRONT OF THEIR DAUGHTER

No Author — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:43:00 CST

BEIJING--At 7:40 AM (Beijing time) on Nov. 19, Jiang Tianyong and his wife attempted to leave their home to take their daughter to school, when they were barred from leaving the apartment building by Public Security Bureau officers assembled at the gate. Before Jiang could speak with them, four officers grabbed him violently and forced him into a police car. A police officer named Wang Tao threw his wife to the ground and began striking her. Jiang's 7-year-old daughter cried helplessly as she watched her father being dragged away to detention by the officers.

WHEN ABORTION ISN'T A CHOICE

No Author — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:15:00 CST

"No one supports forced abortion..."--Reggie LittleJohn, Women's Rights Without Frontiers and ChinaAid

WASHINGTON, D.C.--On Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Reggie Littlejohn and ChinaAid presented substantial firsthand body of evidence and research illustrating the abuses and devastating effects of China's One Child Policy to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the Rayburn House Office buidling in Washington, DC. View the original Hearing Announcement.

FOOD CRISIS IN SUDAN CAUSED BY DROUGHT AND CONFLICT

No Author — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST

Caritas is launching an appeal to feed 35,000 people affected by conflict and drought in South Sudan. The appeal for US$ 3.4 million (EUR 2.3 million) will supply food aid in Western and Eastern Equatoria states in the south of the country..

AFTER CRUSHED LEGS AND DREAMS, FANG ZHENG STANDS FOR FREEDOM

No Author — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:02:00 CST

WASHINGTON, DC--To celebrate his heroic dedication and perseverance, former Tiananmen Square student leaders will be joining re-enabled Chinese athlete Fang Zheng in a celebration of his receiving new legs, and to witness this human rights hero's stand for freedom. The event will be held in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room HVC-215, at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, and will be attended by US Members of Congress as well as other distinguished guests concerned with human rights and freedom in China.

SUMATRA QUAKE SURVIVORS NEED FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL HELP AND SHELTER

No Author — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:11:00 CST

Caritas teams in Sumatra say that with every hour a picture is emerging of greater destruction and loss of lives following an earthquake off the coast of the Indonesia.

PADANG BAD, PARIAMAN WORSE AFTER INDONESIA QUAKE

No Author — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:55:00 CST

Caritas Indonesia Director Fr. Sigit Pramudji said, �There are many people still trapped under rumble in Padang. One of our concerns is that there are only three hospitals, and two have been badly damaged in the tremor. Other challenges are getting access to Padang and poor communications.

CARITAS TARGETS 50,000 PEOPLE IN PHILIPPINES AFTER DEVASTATING FLOODING.

No Author — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:37:00 CST

Caritas Philippines (NASSA) is rushing aid to people in the Philippines after the worst flooding in some areas in nearly half a century.

BY DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT: 400 LAUNCH VIOLENT ATTACK ON FUSHAN HOUSE CHURCH.

No Author — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:54:00 CST

SHANXI--At 3:00 AM the morning of Sunday, September 13, 2009, a mass of 400 deviants in police suits and red armbands broke into the"Good News Cloth Shoes Factory", on the site of Fushan Church's new building in Linfin City, Shanxi province. Two shovel loaders tore at the building foundations, while the mob, with bricks and other blunt instruments in hand, beat Fushan church members who were sleeping at the church construction site. Within the hour, more than ten church members lay bleeding heavily; some were severely injured and sent to the emergency room. Several people lost consciousness and were subsequently hospitalized.

SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE-RELIEF WORKERS TRIED FOR "DISTURBING THE PEACE"

No Author — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:34:00 CST

SICHUAN--On June 28, 2009, Wei Sanhong and Wu Han were arrested by Nanbu County Public Security Bureau in Sichuan for allegedly disturbing the peace and endangering the health of others. Ms Wei and Mr. Wu were visiting the Huaguan Town house church from their home in Zheijiang, as members of the extended congregation. That evening, local police broke into the building without a warrant, illegally searched and confiscated church property, and seized Ms. Wei and Mr. Wu. They were then interrogated at the police station, without legal notification to their families in Zheijiang.

SECRET CPC DIRECTIVE CALLS FOR THE DISMANTLING OF SIX HOUSE CHURCHES IN BEIJING

No Author — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:15:00 CST

BEIJING�On August 25, 2009, ChinaAid learned the Chinese government recently issued a secret directive calling the government agencies to dismantle at least six major house churches before the end of August. ChinaAid believes these actions have been taken in preparation for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the CPC's rule in China.

HENAN CHRISTIANS SENTENCED AFTER INTERVIEW WITH FOREIGN MEDIA

No Author — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:18:00 CST

HENAN-On August 13, 2009, several police officers broke into the fellowship home of Christians in Sanggu town, Xiayi County in Henan, and unlawfully seized Brothers Li Guangren and Zheng Xincai at 8:00 PM. The police officials disrupted the worship gathering, and with no legal explanation, arrested Li and Zheng and drove off with them in two vehicles.

CARITAS AID IN WARZONES MORE DIFFICULT AS WORLD MARKS FIRST HUMANITARIAN DAY

No Author — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:51:00 CST

Caritas Internationalis says that governments must honour their commitments to allow aid agencies access to vulnerable communities on the first World Humanitarian Day.

Established by the General Assembly (GA) of the United Nations in December 2008, 19 August is World Humanitarian Day. The designation of the Day is a way to increase public understanding of humanitarian assistance activities worldwide. It is in part dedicated to the memory of all those aid workers who have lost their lives while bringing assistance to others, the majority of them from the communities they are trying to help.

SANGGU CHURCH IN HENAN PROVINCE BANNED FOR SECOND TIME BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT

No Author — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:48:00 CST

HENAN - On August 13 at 8:00 p.m. (Beijing time), two Laojie Christian Church leaders were guarding their church building in Sandong village, Sanggu town, Xiayi county of Shangqiu in Henan province when they were arrested by authorities. At the time of this press release, Li Guangren and Zheng Xiancai were still being detained by the Public Security Bureau of Xiayi County.

U.S. CONGRESSMAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHINESE MARTYR WATCHMAN NEE

No Author — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:13:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. � On July 30, Congressman Christopher Smith (NJ-04) spoke from the House of Representatives� floor to pay tribute to Chinese Christian martyr Watchman Nee. Congressman Smith wanted to recognize Nee, who is known around the world for his Christian witness and influence, and whose books are still banned in China today.

11 CONGRESSMEN EXPRESS CONCERN TO SECRETARY CLINTON REGARDING SUPPRESSION OF RIGHTS DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

No Author — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:50:00 CST

WASHINGTON, D.C. � On July 31, eleven Congressmen issued a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressing concern over the recent crackdown on human rights attorneys in China. In the letter, they also listed the names of 18 attorneys who are banned from practicing law, and urged Secretary Clinton to:

YOUTH CAMP RAIDED IN HENAN; TWO CHRISTIAN LEADERS DETAINED

No Author — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:05:00 CST

HENAN � A Christian youth camp was raided in Nanyang city, Henan on July 23. More than 20 students were participating the summer youth camp were gathering at No. 23, Lizhuang, Pushan town, Wuolong district, Nanyang city, Henan when they were raided by a number of Public Security Bureau (PSB) and Religious Affairs Bureau (RAB) officials.

BIBLE SCHOOL RAIDED IN SUQIAN CITY, JIANGSU PROVINCE

No Author — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:17:00 CST

JIANGSU � A Bible school run by Vice-President of the Chinese House Church Alliance (CHCA) Pastor Shi Enhao was raided on July 16 at 11:30 a.m. (Beijing time) in Suqian city, Jiangsu province. Pastor Shi and 11 students were taken to the Public Security Bureau (PSB) office and questioned.

XINJIANG HOUSE CHURCH RAIDED, 8 ARRESTED

No Author — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:03:00 CST

XINJIANG � On July 3, Beitun House Church in the A'Ler Tai area of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was raided and 8 Christians were arrested. Two have been released so far. Four believers are still being held in a detention center in an undisclosed location, and two Chinese American missionaries are missing.