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Stigma across borders: Concerns grow over discrimination against Shincheonji members abroad

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  • An international human rights group has submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council concerning alleged discrimination against members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
  • The group, CAP LC, urges that administrative and judicial decisions be based on verifiable evidence.
  • Shincheonji Church representatives stated that the organization's submission aims to address the international human rights concerns faced by its members.

An international human rights organization has brought concerns about discrimination against members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus to the United Nations Human Rights Council. CAP LC, the Coordination des Associations et Particuliers, submitted a written statement urging that decisions affecting individuals be grounded in verifiable evidence.

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, announced on July 9 that CAP LC's statement seeks to highlight the alleged human rights issues faced by its members across borders. The church has been the subject of scrutiny and controversy in various countries, often linked to its rapid growth and distinctive practices.

administrative and judicial decisions be based on verifiable evidence.

โ€” CAP LCThe international human rights group's call to the U.N. Human Rights Council regarding the treatment of Shincheonji members.

CAP LC's appeal to the U.N. Human Rights Council emphasizes the need for due process and evidence-based decision-making in administrative and judicial matters. This call aims to protect individuals from potential prejudice and ensure fair treatment, regardless of their religious affiliation. The organization's intervention underscores the growing international attention on the challenges faced by minority religious groups.

the international human rights organization CAP LC, the Coordination des Associations et Particuliers [โ€ฆ]

โ€” Shincheonji Church of JesusIdentifying the human rights group that submitted a statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council.
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