Notice (8): Trying to access array offset on value of type null [APP/Controller/Component/ParamsComponent.php, line 114]

        $data['state'] = !empty($this->data['state']) ? filter_var($this->data['state'],FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING) : @Globals::$currentTown['state'];
        $data['theme'] = Globals::$theme;
        $data['page_type'] = Globals::$page['type'];

$data = array(
	'keyword' => '',
	'radius' => null,
	'limit' => (int) 15,
	'page' => (int) 1,
	'sef' => 'who-is-standing-up-for-human-rights-today-31770030-washington-dc.html',
	'tags' => '',
	'tags_logical' => '',
	'terms' => '',
	'show' => (int) 15,
	'show_limit' => (int) 3,
	'sort' => '',
	'days' => '',
	'images' => true,
	'max-days' => (int) 365,
	'max-miles' => (int) 45,
	'message' => '[message to follow]',
	'min' => (int) 50,
	'title' => '',
	'prompt' => '',
	'height' => '',
	'width' => '',
	'data_id' => '',
	'more' => true,
	'type' => '',
	'autoshowmore' => false,
	'link' => '',
	'showdesc' => '',
	'rankby' => '',
	'empty-message' => '',
	'ad_slots' => '',
	'see-more-title' => '',
	'searchdate' => '',
	'searchenddate' => '',
	'lat' => '',
	'lng' => '',
	'latlng' => ',',
	'city' => null,
	'state' => null,
	'theme' => ''
)
$tags = array(
	'tags' => ''
)

ParamsComponent::init() - APP/Controller/Component/ParamsComponent.php, line 114
ParamsComponent::get() - APP/Controller/Component/ParamsComponent.php, line 10
NewsController::display() - APP/Controller/NewsController.php, line 65
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 105

Warning (2): Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/vhosts/devel4/p300/lib/Cake/Utility/Debugger.php:797) [APP/Lib/Globals.php, line 156]

Code Context

    
    public static function setCookie () {
        if (empty($_COOKIE['ct'])) setcookie('ct', self::$currentTownUrl, strtotime("+1 year"), '/');

setcookie - [internal], line ??
Globals::setCookie() - APP/Lib/Globals.php, line 156
Globals::setCurrentTown() - APP/Lib/Globals.php, line 86
Globals::setTown() - APP/Lib/Globals.php, line 52
NewsComponent::detail() - APP/Plugin/Core/Controller/Component/NewsComponent.php, line 75
NewsController::display() - APP/Controller/NewsController.php, line 65
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 105

Warning (2): Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /var/www/vhosts/devel4/p300/lib/Cake/Utility/Debugger.php:797) [APP/Lib/Globals.php, line 64]

Code Context

            self::$site = $data['Site'];
        }
        if (isset(self::$site['hostname']) && self::$site['hostname'] != @$_COOKIE['cs']) setcookie('cs', self::$site['hostname'], strtotime("+1 year"), '/');

$var = array(
	'site_id' => '240',
	'name' => 'Americantowns V4',
	'theme' => '',
	'hostname' => 'americantowns.com',
	'canonical' => 'www.americantowns.com',
	'state' => '',
	'full_state' => null,
	'https' => '0',
	'layout' => 'americantowns',
	'cookie_redirect' => '1',
	'tokens' => array(
		'season' => 'Spring',
		'	bt-fif-apple' => '',
		'	bt-fif-corn-maze' => '',
		'ab_cv_state_hud_local_ha' => '',
		'at-corn-maze' => '',
		'at-gas-avg-diesel' => '',
		'at-gas-avg-mid' => '',
		'at-gas-avg-premium' => '',
		'at-gas-avg-reg' => '',
		'at-gas-avg-us' => '$3.160',
		'at-gas-price-1-diesel' => '',
		'at-gas-price-1-location' => '',
		'at-gas-price-1-mid' => '',
		'at-gas-price-1-premium' => '',
		'at-gas-price-1-reg' => '',
		'at-gas-price-2-diesel' => '',
		'at-gas-price-2-location' => '',
		'at-gas-price-2-mid' => '',
		'at-gas-price-2-premium' => '',
		'at-gas-price-2-reg' => '',
		'at-july4-blt-article-link' => '',
		'at-ski-resort' => '',
		'at_political_registered_count' => '',
		'at_ttd_widget' => '<div class="module-blank">

<div class="ttd-module clearfix" style="background:url(https:/imgcdn.americantowns.com/img/uploads/banner-images/hiking-hero.jpg); min-height:250px; background-position: 50% 50%; background-size: cover;">
	<div>
		<div class="col-md-3"></div>
		<div class="col-md-9 va-container">
				<div class="ttd-text">
					<div class="va-content">
						<div class="header"><span class="glyphicon glyphicon-paperclip" aria-hidden="true"></span> Things to do in {local_city}</div>
						<h2 class="title"><a href="/{town_sef_url}/hiking/">Summer Hiking!</a></h2>
						<div class="subtitle">Maps, directions, locations and more for where to go hiking this spring around {local_city_state}!</div>
						<a class="btn btn-white" href="/{town_sef_url}/hiking/">LETS GO!</a>
					</div>
				</div>
		</div>
	</div>

	<!--static -->
<!---
	<div class="ttd-thumb">
		<span class="content-type btn btn-primary"><a href="/{town_sef_url}/movie-times/">movies</a></span>
		<div class="image">
			<a href="/movie/pacific-rim-uprising-190576/"><img class="img-responsive" src="http://www.movienewsletters.net/photos/19057601.jpg" /></a>
		</div>
		<div class="caption truncate"><a href="/movie/pacific-rim-uprising-190576/">Movie: Movie - Pacific Rim: Uprising</a></div>
	</div>

	{Xmodule_AT - TTD Featured Event}
	{Xmodule_AT - TTD Featured Event - Music}
	{Xmodule_AT - TTD Featured Event - A&E}
-->
</div>
</div>',
		'bt-fif-cross-country-skiing' => '',
		'bt-fif-cross-country-skiing-town' => '',
		'bt-fif-pumpkin' => '',
		'bt-fif-ski-resort' => '',
		'bt-fif-ski-resort-town' => '',
		'bt-st-pat-current-article-link' => '<h2 class="section-title"><a href="/article/st-patricks-day-events-things-to-do-{yyyy}/">View our St. Patrick's Day Parade and Event Picks for 2024!</a></h2>',
		'bt-st-pat-event-article-link' => '<h2><a href="/article/st-patricks-day-events-things-to-do-2023/">Click Here for the Best {local_full_state} St. Patrick's Day Parades, Events, and Celebrations in {yyyy}.</a></h2>',
		'city' => '',
		'csa_channel' => '4386904569',
		'cv_total_state_cases' => '',
		'cv_total_state_deaths' => '',
		'cv_total_state_new_cases' => '',
		'cv_total_state_new_deaths' => '',
		'cv_total_us_cases' => '107,184,620',
		'cv_total_us_deaths' => '1,166,662',
		'cv_total_us_new_cases' => '1,648',
		'cv_total_us_new_deaths' => '8',
		'Description' => 'no description',
		'driveniq' => '9122',
		'election-pres-primaries-dem' => '',
		'election-pres-primaries-gop' => '',
		'election-primary-caucus-title' => '',
		'election-state-primaries' => '',
		'election_polling_places_links' => '',
		'election_polling_times' => '',
		'election_reg_dates' => '',
		'facebook-domain-verification' => 'uaqqzwet8z363epby73w309yhqd86f',
		'fb-pageurl' => '',
		'fif_arcades' => '',
		'Footer Menu Module' => 'footer menu',
		'Footer Script Module' => 'footer script',
		'ga-tag' => '',
		'ga-tag-type' => 'UA-93259101-3',
		'geo-places-side' => '/events/geo_search/radius:50',
		'google_map_key' => 'AIzaSyB7c0aYAl7_lT--ouR64Fx1lFOHVM4vMbQ',
		'Header Menu Module' => 'Header Menu Main',
		'Header Script Module' => 'header script',
		'header-logo' => '',
		'headertext' => '',
		'headertext-image' => '',
		'health-dept-links' => '',
		'health-dept-name' => '',
		'health-dept-twitter' => '',
		'lhr_june_temp' => '',
		'lhr_state_compost_link' => '',
		'lhr_state_haz_waste_link' => '',
		'lhr_state_trash_ton' => '',
		'lhr_state_waste_rank' => '',
		'mardis_gras' => '',
		'not-states' => '',
		'ntv' => '',
		'ntv2' => '',
		'og_image' => '',
		'places-index' => '/events/index/show:20/radius:50',
		'pn-town-text' => '',
		'pn-town-venue-header' => '',
		'political_event_tags' => '',
		'political_ideology' => '',
		'political_news_tags' => '',
		'political_opinion_tags' => '',
		'political_ql_dem_local_party' => '',
		'political_ql_dem_state_party' => '',
		'political_ql_rep_local_party' => '',
		'political_ql_rep_state_party' => '',
		'political_ql_voter_reg' => '',
		'political_registered_count' => '',
		'political_registered_count_dem' => '',
		'political_registered_count_estimated' => '',
		'political_registered_count_exact' => '',
		'political_registered_count_rep' => '',
		'political_soapbox_tags' => '',
		'political_term' => '',
		'political_title_events' => '',
		'political_title_home' => '',
		'political_title_news' => '',
		'political_title_opinion' => '',
		'political_title_soapbox' => '',
		'right-module-data-1' => '/events/geo_search/tags:arts-and-entertainment/radius:50/title:Best Things To Do Near You/prompt:Best Things To Do  Near You/show:10/list-insert:Ad Event-Place Module-1|4,Ad Event-Place Module-2|8,Ad Event-Place Module-3|12/',
		'right-module-data-2' => '/places/geo_search/tags:gold|silver/radius:50/title:Best Places To Go Near You/prompt:Best Places To Go Near You/show:15/list-insert:Ad Event-Place Module-1|4,Ad Event-Place Module-2|8,Ad Event-Place Module-3|12/',
		'state-link' => '',
		'state-list' => '',
		'state-page-title' => '',
		'taboola_ads' => '',
		'Top_Ad' => '',
		'town-article-plumbing' => '',
		'town-article-token' => '',
		'town-biking' => '',
		'town-data-1' => '/events/index/show:20/tags:arts-and-entertainment/autoshowmore:yes/title:Best Events Near You in {local_city_c}, {local_full_state}/list-insert:Ad Event-Place Module-1|4,Ad Event-Place Module-2|8,Ad Event-Place Module-3|12/',
		'town-data-2' => '/places/index/show:20/radius:50/tags:gold|silver/autoshowmore:yes/title:Best Places To Go Near You/list-insert:Ad Event-Place Module-1|4,Ad Event-Place Module-2|8,Ad Event-Place Module-3|12/',
		'town-description' => '',
		'town-subtext' => ''
	),
	'tags' => ''
)

setcookie - [internal], line ??
Globals::setSite() - APP/Lib/Globals.php, line 64
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 120
NewsController::display() - APP/Controller/NewsController.php, line 66
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 105

Who Is Standing Up for Human Rights Today?

Government and Politics

December 18, 2025

Human Rights Day 2025 in DC highlights the power of awareness and education.

Washington, DC — December 10, 2025 — Community leaders, human rights advocates, educators, and guests gathered at the Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC, to observe Human Rights Day 2025, commemorating the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The event, hosted by United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights DC, brought attendees together for an afternoon of education, dialogue, and reflection on the state of human rights both globally and locally.

Following a luncheon and networking session, Brennan Hurd, Senior Executive, officially welcomed guests and opened the program. Hurd emphasized the significance of Human Rights Day and the importance of education in addressing ongoing human rights challenges in today’s world.

The program continued with remarks from Beth Akiyama, Executive Director of the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office, who spoke on behalf of the United for Human Rights DC Chapter. Akiyama highlighted the role of human rights education as a preventive solution and outlined ongoing partnerships and outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and engagement throughout the Washington, DC, area.

Porscha Lee Taylor, President of Youth for Human Rights DC, followed with an overview of youth-focused programs and community engagement efforts designed to empower young people with knowledge of their human rights and responsibilities. Taylor underscored the importance of educating youth as a foundation for long-term change.

A central feature of the event was a private screening of the documentary Motherland Connect, now available on Amazon Prime. The film explores themes of identity, connection, and human dignity, aligning closely with the principles recognized on Human Rights Day.

The observance concluded with a question-and-answer session, closing remarks, and a guided Human Rights Exhibit Tour, led by the National Affairs Office. The tour offered attendees an interactive look at the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how they apply in everyday life.

The Human Rights Day Open House reinforced a shared commitment to advancing human rights through education, awareness, and community collaboration—locally in Washington, DC, and globally.

More info on United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights can be found at scientology-washingtondc.org/how-we-help/human-rights/

Contact:

External Affairs Director

externalaffairsdc@scientology.net

Photo: Porscha Lee Taylor addresses attendees during the Human Rights Day 2025 Open House at the Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC.

In and Around Washington, DC

Apple Picking Corn Mazes Pumpkin Picking Halloween Events Restaurants Movie Times Car Deals and Guide Real Estate Jobs Classifieds Gas Prices Museums Coffee Spots Parks

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1	db.sites.find( {"hostname":{"$in":["americantowns.com","localword"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	18
2	db.news.find( {"sef_tail":"who-is-standing-up-for-human-rights-today-31770030-washington-dc.html"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 2 ).skip( 0 )	1	9
3	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"washington-dc"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	10
4	db.places.find( {"group_id":0}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 2 ).skip( 0 )	0	1
5	db.pages.find( {"type":"content","slug":{"$in":["news-detail","news-detail\/who-is-standing-up-for-human-rights-today-31770030-washington-dc.html"]},"site.hostname":"americantowns.com"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
6	db.modules.find( {"name":{"$in":["Header Menu Main","header script","footer menu","footer script"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	12
7	db.modules.find( {"name":"Share Module"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	9
8	db.towns.find( {"sef_url":"washington-dc"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	26
9	db.tokens.find( {"sef_url":{"$in":["usa","dc","district-of-columbia-county-dc","washington-dc"]}}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 0 ).skip( 0 )	4	28
10	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	3
11	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Header Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	7
12	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nearby Towns"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
13	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Nav Bar"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
14	db.modules.find( {"name":"CV Cancel"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
15	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Section"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1
16	db.modules.find( {"name":"AT - Footer Script"}, [] ).sort( [] ).limit( 1 ).skip( 0 )	1	1