European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs & Human Rights
Budget
€87,000
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
5
1.25 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Our Office represents the churches, missions and groups of Europe and West Asia. Its purpose is to contribute to a sustainable improvement of individuals and society by the full implementation of the European and international human rights treaties, conventions and declarations, as well as by engaging institutional relations with the different EU bodies and agencies, and with like-minded actors and organizations. We engage in monitoring EU activities while informing the national and regional churches of Scientology and communicating to the EU the views, opinions and assessments of our Church. The European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights supports the increase of transparency in the different levels of EU procedures and actions. Our office is involved in Art. 17.3 TFEU Dialogue contributes our views and experiences with a goal of contributing our positive experiences to the debate. Our actions are not partisan but for the common good.
EU Legislative Interests
DSA/DMA and its effects on Freedom of Express and Freedom of Religion or Belief. EU Equality act Faith and Freedom Summit: practicing what we preach in Europe - This is an initiative with which we contribute to getting all members of the European Parliament to sign a pledge to defend FoRB of all individuals by rejecting and speaking out against bigotry, discrimination, harassment and violence; and also build a more equitable society for all. Freedom of religion or belief in Europe, European Convention on Human Rights, Education on Human Rights, Implementation of Human Tracking prevention policies, Youth, Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation, Research and implementation of Methodologies to improve literacy. And also: - Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU - General Data Protection Regulation - EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child - Protection of places of worship in the EU - Freedom of religion inside the EU (e.g. equality treatment) - EU Strategy for a more effective fight against child abuse - European Data Governance Act - EU Transparency Register - Anti-money laundering policies and legislation - Non-discrimination policies and legislation - EU Digital Strategy - European Data Strategy - EU Digital Service Act - European Parliament Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies - EU Beating Cancer Plan - EU4Health Programme - Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe - European Pillar of Social Rights and preparation of its Action Plan - European Green Deal (European Climate Law, European Climate Pact, just ecological transitions) - Health & Safety at Work – EU Strategic Framework (2021-2027) - Proposal for a Directive on pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms - Action Plan for the Social Economy - Fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development - The new Proposed EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, and related initiatives - Situation of religious freedom/persecution of religious minorities in third countries (European Parliament, EEAS) - Communication on achieving the European Education Area by 2025 - Communication on Digital Education action Plan 2021-2027 - Resetting education and training for the digital age - European Parliament resolution on the Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience - European Year of Youth 2022
Communication Activities
We have contributed to different resolutions related to the rights of parents and children of minorities. We have held events on Inter Religious Dialogue, as well as promotion of Human Rights. We are supporting the EU Faith and Freedom Summit and other interfaith initiatives in the EU. We participate and have provided information within the framework of Article 17 We have co-organized an event for MEPs in the European Parliament with different FoRB actors from Europea and beyond
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
Our office is a member of the: -UN Geneva Conference of NGOs for Freedom of Religion or Belief. -Civil Society Platform of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency -EU Faith and Freedom Summit NGO Coalition -Participant at the FoRB Roundtable Brussels-EU
Organisation Members
We have Scientologists in every member state of the European Union with churches, missions and groups in almost all the member states, comprising more than 140 churches and missions, together with hundreds of Scientology communities and thousands of social betterment and reform groups operating across Europe. Our footprint covers the great majority of EU Member States, where our activities contribute to civic participation, human rights promotion, interfaith cooperation, and social inclusion.
Additional Information
The churches of our religion are the ones providing the funds for our operations.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.