Police  Raids, Media Slander, and the Tai Ji Men Case: Comparing Taiwan with Argentina

Prosecutors who  attacked groups stigmatized as “cults” and slandered them through the media have been active in several countries. Their wrongdoings need to be exposed. by Maria Vardé* * A paper presented at the webinar “International Cooperation for Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights … Read more

Machiavelli, Diplomacy, and Tai Ji Men

A diplomacy without conscience may achieve short-term results, but normally fails in the long run. A citizen diplomacy with conscience is needed to solve the Tai Ji Men case. by Massimo Introvigne* * Conclusions of the webinar “International Cooperation for Freedom of Religion or Belief and the Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and … Read more

A Conscience-Based Citizen Diplomacy to Solve the Tai Ji Men Case

Celebrating the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy, scholars and witnesses from three different continents discussed how the long-lasting case may be finally solved. by Daniela Bovolenta On April 24, 2023, U.N. International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy, CESNUR and the Brussels-based NGO Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) organized one of their bi-monthly webinars on … Read more

Tai Ji Men—and Their Case—Go to Australia

Three academic events offered the opportunity to present the Tai Ji Men case to numerous Australian and international scholars. Young Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) also offered beautiful performances.  by Massimo Introvigne Tai Ji Men qigong and martial arts performers are not unknown in Australia, as they were invited in 2000 to perform at the … Read more

The Right to Know the Truth on the Tai Ji Men Case

The time has come to proclaim the truth on a serious case of blatant violation of freedom of religion or belief. by Marco Respinti* *A paper presented at the webinar “Telling the Truth About Tai Ji Men and Other Victims of Abuse and Discrimination,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without Frontiers on March 24, … Read more