Protesting Blatant Discrimination and Injustice

Persecuted minority raises its voice against ugly discrimination and injustice locally and nationally

Tokyo, 18th November 2024 – Published as an article in the Japanese newspaper Sekai Nippo. Republished with permission. Translated from Japanese. Original article. 

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Fukuoka Protest March

by the editorial department of Sekai Nippo

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On 17^th November 2024, members of the “Fukuoka Prefectural Association for the Protection of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedom of Religion” held a protest march through Fukuoka City’s bustling downtown area. The group, composed of followers of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church) and its affiliated organizations, denounced what they claim to be discriminatory practices, such as being barred from using public facilities.

Approximately 350 participants marched for about an hour around Fukuoka City Hall, raising their voices against the discrimination.

With a campaign vehicle leading the way, participants gathered in Tenjin, one of Fukuoka’s busiest districts, chanting slogans such as, “We firmly oppose that Fukuoka City without legal grounds refuse to rent out public facilities!” Another slogan was “We are vehemently opposed to the unjust dissolution order against the Family Federation!”

A man in his 20s who joined the protest stated,

“It feels meaningful for us believers to continuously raise our voices and highlight the injustice of the dissolution order. I want to keep on actively participating in protests and rallies in the future.”

A man in his 60s shared his joy, saying,

“While we were marching, a young couple passing by joined in our chants, raising their fists in support. It was so uplifting.”

In March last year, believers representing the religious organization and the above-mentioned association filed a lawsuit against Fukuoka City, seeking 22 million yen in damages for what they describe as discriminatory treatment. The legal proceedings are still going on.

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Featured image above: On 17^th November 2024, members of the “Fukuoka Prefectural Association for the Protection of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedom of Religion” participated in a protest march through the bustling streets of Fukuoka City, Japan. Photo: Kennosuke Teraguchi (寺口賢之介).

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