International Association of Scientologists (IAS) Anniversary 2019 Photo Gallery

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The stirring sounds of bagpipes and the galloping horseman herald the opening of the IAS Anniversary, a weekend-long gala that celebrates a year of unprecedented humanitarian achievement. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists and guests from around the world convene under the Grand Marquee on Friday, October 11. The evening launches a glorious weekend to honor the worldwide humanitarian help and achievements made possible by the International Association of Scientologists (IAS). © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, opens the Friday night event of the IAS 35th Anniversary before a crowd representing more than 65 nations. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In a summary statement of the night, Mr. David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, states: “Just as we unite, advance, support and protect Scientology, so we must do the same for all humanity. Because, and quite literally, if not axiomatically, whenever someone out there suffers, so we are the less. While conversely, whenever someone avails themselves of our help and succeeds, is succored, assisted, unburdened and enlightened, so we are the more.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige presides over the annual celebration in the name of IAS accomplishment. The weekend honors the inception of the IAS at Saint Hill in 1984, when members signed a pledge to unite with unswerving commitment for the sake of people from every creed and nation, and thus achieve the Aims of Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The night further featured the IAS Freedom Medal Winners for 2019, comprising those who embody the humanitarian ideals of the IAS collectively. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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CCHR pioneers Anton Batalin and Anastasiia Vilinskaya relentlessly exposed psychiatric abuse across Ukraine. Forging alliances with the Ministry of Health, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the world’s largest intergovernmental security organization, they won Constitutional Court decisions which set forth sweeping reform to the country’s mental health laws. “When we realized the lies of psychiatry are incredible, we saw for ourselves that it is our responsibility to show what is happening right now in modern society.… As soon as other people understood the truth about psychiatry, they immediately started to help us. And after that, nothing could stop us!” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mexico natives Rosalba and José Cordero employed The Way to Happiness for prisoner rehabilitation, first driving implementation of the booklet in all Mexico City and Mexico State prisons. Consequently, “revolving door” recidivism dropped to a mere 1 percent among inmate graduates of the program. Subsequently, they brought the 21 precepts to the National Human Rights Commission, engendering adoption of The Way to Happiness curriculum through all state and federal prisons nationwide. “This is a great honor that makes us enormously proud and happy to be sharing this night with you; it will be kept in our hearts forever. The Way to Happiness is the most powerful weapon that we have to save people’s lives. It brings not just calmness to their hearts, but introduces a long gone beauty to their souls, to themselves.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Daniel Okello became his nation’s first Scientology Volunteer Minister, using Scientology tools to empower the business community, churches, prisons, schools and community groups throughout Western Kenya. Through more than 600 seminars, he has trained more than 50,000 East Africans on VM technology and established a first-ever network of VM groups, from the shores of Lake Victoria to the Indian Ocean. “I am very thankful to the IAS for having enabled me and all other Volunteer Ministers to answer calls of distress in day-to-day disasters and to take to my country this life-transforming technology of Scientology. Your support has been wholehearted in thoughts, words and deeds!” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige next presents a saga of epic scope—the story of the miraculous impact of the new Advanced Organization for Africa, made possible through the support of the IAS. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Finally, and to complete the adventure of an enthralling night, came the announcement of Scientology TV Network’s new season, set to premiere October 21st. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige previews what will soon hit the airwaves. The season promises a vibrant array of new episodes and entirely new series that will satisfy curiosity and provide deeper insight into the global religion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In recognition of a spectacular anniversary celebration, one attendee declared: “This was the best, most exciting and momentous of all IAS Anniversary Events, and I have been to every single one. It was so much nonstop good news!” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Overnight, the Grand Marquee transformed into a majestic setting for the IAS Patrons Ball. The evening acknowledges top Patrons, who were treated to an international concert featuring star performers from Australia, Europe, Africa and the United States, with festivities extending late into the night. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The weekend concluded with the Saint Hill Charity Concert, drawing 1,500 local residents to the much-heralded annual event featuring an array of award-winning artists spanning from Broadway to jazz. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The festive evening saw local charities become beneficiaries of donations to expand their activities and so better serve their communities, in keeping with the tradition begun by L. Ron Hubbard during the years he called Saint Hill home. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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International Association of Scientologists (IAS) Anniversary 2019 Photo Gallery

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