Coalition Letter Signed By Saunders Advocates Elevating Religious Freedom In the G20
On January 9, the Religion 20 (R20) Coalition Letter, signed by Dr. William Saunders, was sent to President Trump. It urged the president to recognize the Religion 20 (R20) Summit […]
William Saunders: Overturning Of Roe V. Wade Saves Lives and Teaches That Abortion Is Negation Of Human Rights
Original Article “In communism, people were just something to be used to get to the communist utopia. Then I saw that the abortion is just another way in which you […]
Anti-CCP Slogans Appear on the Streets of Henan
Recently, on the streets of Suiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, multiple shocking slogans appeared: “Eliminate the Communist Party, Down with Xi Pig-Head (Xi Jinping)” “Return freedom of speech (back […]
William Saunders Speaks on Roe V. Wade at Law and Culture Conferences
In early November 2025, the Center’s director, William Saunders, gave lectures in Slovakia on the legal, social and cultural aspects involved in the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Addressing audiences […]
Leaders Appeal to Trump to Designate Nigeria as a CPC Due to Religiously-Motivated Killings
On October 15, 2025, a letter to President Trump was signed by prominent American Christian leaders and was delivered to the White House. It appeals to President Trump to designate […]
Ten Years After the 709 Crackdown: Symposium on Rule of Law & Religious Freedom under Xi Jinping
On July 8, 2025, the Center for Human Rights at The Catholic University of America participated in a Capitol Hill symposium hosted by ChinaAid and Shining Light Media. Pictured at […]
William Saunders Speaks at CUA Event Featuring Ukrainian Wounded Warrior
On April 29, 2025, The Catholic University of America’s Bishop Basil H. Losten Center for Ukrainian Church Studies hosted a powerful and deeply moving event titled “Andrii Smolenskyi: A Ukrainian Wounded Warrior Speaks About Faith in the Midst of Russia’s War in Ukraine.” Held in the Caldwell Hall Auditorium, the evening featured remarks from Andrii Smolenskyi, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A with a number of distinguished guests.
Smolenskyi, a Ukrainian military veteran who lost his sight and both hands during combat…
Is China a Threat to U.S. Democracy?
On April 1, 2025, The Catholic University of America welcomed Chen Guangcheng, Distinguished Fellow for Human Rights, to speak with Honors students on the pressing question: “Is China a Threat to U.S. Democracy?”
Drawing from his personal experiences as a human rights advocate who faced persecution under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Chen provided a compelling analysis of the CCP’s strategies to undermine democratic institutions globally. He highlighted how the CCP employs economic leverage, technological infiltration, and propaganda to influence and destabilize democratic societies, including the United States.
Chen Guangcheng and CUA Join the 18th Annual VOC Roll Call of Nations
On April 24, 2025, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) hosted its 18th annual Roll Call of Nations Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Victims of Communism Memorial on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The solemn observance brought together representatives from over a dozen embassies, delegations, and human rights organizations, and featured Professor Chen Guangcheng as the keynote speaker. Professor William L. Saunders, director of the Center for Human Rights at The Catholic University of America and an Academic Council member of VOC, also participated as part of the program.
William Saunders Speaks at the Summit for International Freedom
On February 2, 2025, Dr. William Saunders, Director of the Center for Human Rights at The Catholic University of America, addressed a group of student participants during a training day at the Summit for International Religious Freedom. In his talk, Dr. Saunders explored the vital importance of religious liberty as a fundamental human right and a foundation for a just and flourishing society. He drew upon legal principles, moral philosophy, and real-world examples to illustrate the threats facing religious believers around the globe and the urgent need for informed advocacy.