On the sexual abuse, exploitation & deception of society and it's children
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"NEVER AGAIN"
In China, addressing sexual and other abuses against children by clergy and religious figures presents unique challenges due to the nation's complex relationship with religion and stringent governmental controls over religious practices. While the Chinese government maintains strict oversight of religious institutions, there is limited publicly available information on specific investigations into abuses committed by clergy or religious personnel.
Governmental Oversight and Religious Repression:
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Strict Control Over Religious Institutions: The Chinese government exercises rigorous control over religious organizations, often leading to the suppression of religious practices. This control is particularly evident in regions like Tibet and Xinjiang, where policies have severely restricted religious freedoms. In Tibet, for instance, extensive surveillance and repression have been documented, with efforts to sever ties between Tibetan children and their spiritual leaders. These measures include replacing images of the Dalai Lama with portraits of Chinese leaders and promoting Mandarin-only education in boarding schools, aiming to assimilate Tibetan culture into the Han Chinese majority.
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Impact on Uyghur Children in Xinjiang: In Xinjiang, reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of Uyghur children have been forcibly separated from their parents and placed into state-run boarding schools. These institutions are designed to indoctrinate children with Communist ideology and suppress their religious and cultural identities. Such actions have been characterized by some international observers as cultural genocide.
Legal Framework and Child Protection Measures:
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Lack of Specific Legislation on Clergy Abuse: China's legal system does not have specific laws addressing child abuse perpetrated by clergy or within religious contexts. The Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Minors and the criminal law do not explicitly cover child abuse, creating challenges in enforcement and protection for vulnerable children.
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General Child Protection Efforts: The Chinese government has implemented measures to combat child trafficking and exploitation. The Ministry of Public Security established a department focused on child trafficking, operating a hotline for the public to report suspected cases of forced begging and other abuses. Between 2009 and 2011, this initiative led to the recovery of approximately 9,300 children.
Challenges in Addressing Abuse by Clergy:
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Cultural and Legal Barriers: Traditional values and societal attitudes in China often complicate efforts to establish robust child protection frameworks, especially within religious contexts. The absence of specific legislation addressing abuse by clergy further hinders the ability to investigate and prosecute such cases effectively.
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Limited Transparency and Reporting: Due to the government's tight control over religious institutions and the broader societal stigma associated with reporting abuse, incidents involving clergy or religious figures may go unreported or inadequately addressed. This lack of transparency makes it difficult to assess the full extent of the issue and implement appropriate interventions.
In summary, while China has instituted general measures to protect children from abuse and exploitation, there is a notable absence of targeted efforts to investigate and address abuses carried out by clergy and religious figures. The combination of strict governmental control over religious practices, cultural barriers, and insufficient legal provisions contributes to the challenges in effectively tackling this sensitive issue.
Governments fail to see a problem therefore there is no need of a solution
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September 1 is only one facet of a global alliance opposing the failure of Governments across the world to uphold human rights and their failure to appropriately regulate religions into compliance. Its not rocket science when you look at it - its simply common sense.
The September 1 initiative aim is to bring to the world a definitive solution to the global clergy abuse crisis
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