Competing is a Way of Life for Adventist Paralympian
Blind athlete Lilo Lubisic has learned to make the most of every opportunity-even adversity-competing in the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games
Sydney, Australia
Adventist Politician Named Outstanding Legislator
. A Seventh-day Adventist pastor and attorney, Pendleton, 33, is the youngest recipient of the annual Outstanding Legislators Award
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
European Union Produces Draft Charter of Fundamental Human Rights
The document, which aims to protect the personal, political, and social rights of the citizens of the European Union, was approved in draft form
Strasbourg, France
New Drunk-Driving Limits Are Not Enough, Says Public Health Spokesperson
A tougher drunk-driving law, aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities, was signed by President Bill Clinton on October 23
Washington, D.C.,, USA
Human Rights Leader Questions "Peace Award" for Turkmenistan's Head of State
The government of Turkmenistan has been cited by the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, and many religious and civil rights groups for its ongoing repression of religious minorities.
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
Number of Adventist Congregations Worldwide Increases 70 Percent, says Office of Global Mission
Michael Ryan, director of the Adventist Church's Global Mission initiative, says that "Global Mission pioneers" have been the major force in establishing new congregations
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
No End in Sight to Persecution of Christians in East Indonesia
There has been no relief for Christians in the East Indonesian Maluku Islands, who continue to face gunfire in the streets, destruction of churches and homes, and economic hardship
Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Solomon Islands Peace Agreement Welcomed by Adventist Leaders
Neil Watts, president of the Adventist Church in the Western Pacific area, welcomed the October 15 signing, which took place in Townsville, Australia
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Ural Region Establishes Religious Liberty Organization
A historic religious liberty conference, co-sponsored by the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) and Kurgan State University, was held October 11 and 12
Kurgan, Russian Federation
Italian Programming Goes Live By Satellite on Adventist World Radio
The program introduced listeners to the 24-hour digital satellite network AWR operates on the Sirius 2 satellite.
Rome, Italy