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WHF Mission Statement
To ensure that Huaren are treated with dignity wherever they
are, by promoting the well-beings of all peoples, and by
cultivating in Huaren and non-Huaren the spirit of living together
as communities of equal citizens.
Objectives
- To serve as a forum for Huaren around the world to discuss
issues which concern them and address those concerns where
appropriate.
- To foster understanding and relationships among Huaren and
non-Huaren.
- To promote civil societies based on the rule of law, democracy,
liberty, universal values, human rights, and fair and equal access
to resources.
- To foster the development of a non-partisan national, regional
and international network to support and promote a worldwide peace
movement committed to transparent and accountable governance.
- To promote the culture of peace through non-discriminatory
multicultural policies based on mutual respect, tolerance, the
sharing of resources/information and the elimination of poverty
through sustainable development.
- To encourage and support Huaren in their fair and active
participation in the political, educational, social, cultural and
economic processes of their respective countries.
- To form strategic alliances with Huaren and non-Huaren
organisations worldwide with common aims and objectives.
*** Huaren are people of Chinese origin by birth, descent and
heritage inside and outside China.***
Welcome to this new website of World Huaren
Federation.
It is still under reconstruction. If you have any good
suggestion you would like to share with us please contact
kasingchua@hotmail.com Thanks
STOP-PRESS 18 FEBRUARY
2008
Subject:
"No more discrimination against
Chinese-Indonesians": President Susilo Bambang
Yudhoyono
In 1998 when Chinese Indonesians
cried out for help, many Chinese outside Indonesia responded
and they established a global website namely www.huaren.org to asist them. They
fought hard to lobby international media, Governments around the
world to stop some irresponsible members of Indonesian
military, police and gangster from slaughtering, murdered and
raped Chinese Indonesians due to bad Indonesian Government
policies.
Last Sunday 17 February 2008, we
are very pleased that Indonesian President Yudhoyono has the
courage to declare "no more discrimination against Chinese
Indonesians". We salute him and his predecessors for doing
so.
We hope other countries' leaders
such as Malaysian Government which has a discriminatory policy
against Chinese and other ethnic minorities, can learn from him
and do the same and declare that all her citizens regarding
their religions and ethnic backgrounds will be treated equally
without discrimination.
This is the day when Huaren.org
can hold its head high for promoting human rights and
justice for Chinese Indonesians since its inception in
1998.
We need local Chinese Indonesians
to continue to work closely with their governments to ensure what
the President stated today will be carried out throughout Indonesia
and we wish him and his Government and our Chinese brothers and
sisters all the best for Chinese New Year and a bright
future.
Dr Ka Sing Chua
No more discrimination
against Chinese-Indonesians: President
Desy
Nurhayati,
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
President Susilo
Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated on Sunday his call for all government
offices and state officials to provide Chinese-Indonesians the same
level of service afforded all citizens.
In a speech marking the
national commemoration of the Chinese New Year here, Yudhoyono said
Chinese-Indonesians, as citizens, were entitled to the same
government service as all Indonesians.
"In this nation, with
its variety of cultures, ethnic groups and religions, we are all
one," the President said. "Therefore, I remind the entire state
administration not to discriminate against Chinese-Indonesians in
public services. Treat them just like any other citizens."
The celebration,
organized by the 52-year-old Supreme Council for Confucianism in
Indonesia, was also attended by Religious Affairs Minister Muhammad
Maftuh Basyuni, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and
Security Affairs Widodo AS, Education Minister Bambang Sudibyo,
House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono, Constitutional
Court Chairman Jimly Asshiddiqie and Jakarta Governor Fauzi
Bowo.
Organizing committee
chairman Peter Lesmana said the Confucian community thanked the
government for allowing the public celebration of the Chinese New
Year, which had been banned for decades under Soeharto's New Order
regime.
This is the ninth year
since the collapse of Soeharto's regime that Chinese New Year has
been celebrated as a national event.
Chinese-Indonesians
faced discrimination during the New Order, with the government
requiring ethnic Chinese to obtain an official letter declaring
their Indonesian citizenship.
Yudhoyono also thanked
the Confucian community for their assistance for the poor and
victims of natural and man-made disasters.
"Let's use this moment
to improve the nation's unity. Don't create space between us. We
should work together to build this nation toward prosperity and
improvement," he said.
"Our country is in a
transformation process, in which people are the main element. So,
we should not let any policy or action of discrimination occur, as
it violates human rights and will lead to disintegration."
Yudhoyono said the
country was able to eliminate discrimination against ethnic Chinese
following the issuance of the 2006 law on nationality, which
stipulates all ethnic groups deserve equal treatment.
"We did have an
unpleasant history, when there were conflicts among ethnic groups
and discrimination against certain groups. But it's over now," the
President said.
Dear Huaren
The proposed project has been brain-stormed by a group of Huaren
for your consideration.
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Dr Sun Yatsen Global
Huaren/Chinese Foundation:
A proposal for global
Chinese communities
IN PREVIOUS President
messages, I have been promoting an ideal system of government and
civilised society. I have drawn inspiration from thousands of years
of Huaren/Chinese civilisation and the Western modernity that has
informed my thinking in the 35 years I have lived in Australia. A
synthesis of values of East and West is none more urgent than in
these days of fear of terrorism since September 11,
2001.
A group of us has
been brainstorming this idea of setting up an independent and
professionally run foundation inspired by Dr Sun Yatsen. The Dr Sun
Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation would combine the ideals of
good governance and government such as those founded on the Nobel
Institute, Rockefeller Foundation, Bill Gates Foundation and
others. To those objectives we might add the promotion of
excellence in all areas of humanity and entrepreneurship,
transparency, accountability of government of the people, by the
people for the people, and last but not least, actively seeking to
assist the disadvantaged citizens of our world. The Dr Sun
Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation has the ultimate aim to
“cultivate peace and harmony for all people” as stated in the
mission and charter of the United Nations and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. All these are consistent with the
teachings of Confucius (551-479BC) drawn to my attention by a
member of the discussion group, Alice Chung ChaoTang. Alice is a
social activist in the United States who is a director/trustee of
the American Sun Yat-Sen Spartacus Charitable Remainder Unit Trust
(ASYSS CRT).
In The Book of
Rites, Confucius wrote: “When the Great Way prevails, the world
belongs to all. Men of great virtue and talent are elected who will
cultivate mutual trust and promote universal understanding. Thus,
men do not regard as their parents only their own parents, nor
treat as their children only their own children. Sufficient
provision is secured for the aged till their final hours,
employment assured for the able-bodied, and funds provided for the
loving care of the young. The widowers, widows, orphans, the
childless, and those who are disabled by diseases or mishaps are
all adequately cared for. Each man has his duty, and each woman her
man. While they detest those who throw away things wastefully, they
do not hoard things for their own self-gratification. Disliking
idleness, they labor, but not alone with a view to their own
advantage. In this way, selfish acts of cheating and profiteering
are discouraged and find no way to arise. Robbers, burglars and the
undesirables of society have disappeared. Therefore, the front
doors remain open and need not be locked. This is the state of what
I shall call Universal Harmony and Peace (Da Tong).”
– as translated by Richard Low, research scientist, the US Army
Atmospheric Science Res. Lab.
That is the society
and the world that we all dream of for us and members of our family
and friends to live in. We want no less for other fellow citizens
as well.
Over the epochs of
human civilisation, many great leaders have come expounding these
guiding principles. Taking more recent history, we have the French
Revolution with its ideals encapsulated in “ liberty, fraternity
and equality”. George Washington (Farewell Address), Thomas
Jefferson (Inauguration Address), Abraham Lincoln (The Gettysburg
Address, Emancipation Proclamation), Martin Luther King (I have a
dream address) (reference 1) and many other US leaders have
preached these same ideals after the American adoption of the
Declaration of Independence. Modern European leaders have been no
exception. Lord Acton has stood out for his declaration of the
democratic institution to prevent corruption of power and greed:
“Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” That can
happen in all areas of human activities: politics, business,
academics, professional careers, non-government
organisations.
Dr Sun Yatsen,
father of China democracy, picked the best of the teachings of East
and West. He had the teaching of “Tian Xie Da Tong”in mind.
His hope was to create a model Chinese nation incorporating the
best civilized rules and constitutional governments from the East
and West. His message was loud and clear, but his followers failed
him with all the hallmarks of corruption of power and greed, the
universal human folly and weakness. Dynasties came and went in
China as in Europe, India and elsewhere. The same mistakes made by
humans repeated themselves over the history of human civilisation,
East and West.
The Dr Sun Yatsen
Global Huaren/Chinese Foundation aims to promote those guiding
principles of good governance and government to avoid human folly
and corruption of power and greed. Bill Gates, on a visit to
Australia, declared that his contribution no matter how big was
small compared with what a good government could do. What the
people can do can complement what a good government
does.
A good society, I
believe, has to rely on its citizens being able to speak up freely
to stop the corruption of power and greed. If the people are not
supreme, the corruption of power and greed will lead to dictatorial
governance and governments. The Dr Sun Yatsen Global Huaren/Chinese
Foundation will be a watchdog for the people, as other NGOs. The
Foundation will help kindle the spirit of kinship and community
living, and keep an eye on governments at the same time.
Chinese communities
around the world are not short of well-resourced people. We need to
open their eyes to what a concerted effort can achieve. A
contribution of one US dollar from every Chinese in this world will
pool US$1.3 billion. There is only so much one can spend in one's
life time and we cannot take it away with us when we depart from
this world. I believe it is everyone's dream to leave
something worthwhile for your future
generation,.no matter how big or small.
Your generosity will be noted. With all the goodwill in mind, we
urge you to consider supporting this idea.
We have the
knowledge and the means to get the Foundation up and running.
Please consider this proposal and give generously when it is set
up. We shall appoint professional skilled management to run it. We
believe in evolutionary change, eschewing revolution with violent
action. We support the rule of civilised law and oppose the use of
violence and wars to resolve human conflict. May peace reign so
that people can develop into model citizens of flowering people.
That is, after all, the literal meaning of Huaren.
We look forward to your
comments, suggestions, support and contribution.
Happy living and
good health.
Dr Ka Sing Chua
President
World Huaren
Federation
www.chineseworldnet.org
30 September
2005
Reference 1 : "Speeches
that changed the world" -- the stories and transcripts of the
moments that made history, published in 2005 by Murdoch Books Pty
Ltd.
世界华人联络会主席致辞
孙中山全球华人基金会
全球华人社区倡议书
在之前的主席致辞中，我一直在倡导一种理想的政府体制和文明社会。我从几千年的中华文明中获得灵感；同时，我在澳洲居住了35年，西方的现代化也一直启发着我的思考。自从2001年9•11事件之后，在大家都畏惧恐怖主义的日子里，东西方价值观的融合显得尤为紧迫。
受孙中山博士的启发，我们这个群体一直在酝酿成立一个独立的专业化运作的基金会。孙中山全球华人基金会将整合那些体现在诺贝尔学院、洛克菲勒基金会，比尔•盖茨基金会的追求中的好的管理和政府理想。此外，提升所有地区人类和企业的品质、提高政府的透明度和一个民有、民治、民享政府的公信力也是我们的目标。最后，但并非最不重要的是，要积极寻求去帮助我们这个世界的弱势族群。孙中山华人基金会的最终目标就是“为全人类谋求和平与和谐”，一如《联合国宪章》和《世界人权宣言》所宣告的。所有这些也是和孔子（前551—前479）的教诲相一致的。我要感谢这个讨论组的一个成员——唐崇昭博士，是她把我的目光引向孔子的教诲。唐崇昭博士是美国社会活动家，美国孙中山斯巴达克斯慈善信托基金会(ASYSS
CRT)的主席和董事。
在《礼记》中，孔子写道：“大道之行也，天下为公，选贤与能，讲信修睦。故人不独亲其亲，不独子其子。使老有所终，壮有所用，幼有所长，鳏寡孤独废疾者，皆有所养。男有分，女有归。货恶其弃于地也，不必藏于己；力恶其不出于身也，不必为己。是故谋闭而不兴，盗窃乱贼而不作，故外户而不闭。是谓大同。”
这就是我们大家为自己，为家人，为朋友所梦想的社会和世界，我们也希望地球上的其它公民跟我们一起分享这个世界。
在人类文明的众多纪元里，许多伟人都对这些指导性的原则做出过阐发。以最近的历史为例，我们有法国大革命及其“自由、平等、博爱”的信念。乔治•华盛顿（告别演说）、汤姆斯•杰斐逊（就职演说）、亚伯拉罕•林肯（葛底斯堡演说，解放宣言）、马丁•路德•金（我有一个梦想的演说）。许多美国领导人在美国采用《独立宣言》后也一直在倡导同样的理想。现代欧洲领导人也没有例外。阿克顿站出来发表民主制度的宣言，防止权力的腐败和贪婪。他说：“权力导致腐败，绝对的权力导致绝对的腐败。”腐败会发生在政治、经济、学术、职业生涯和非政府组织等人类活动的各个领域。
中国民主之父孙中山博士选择了最好的东西方教义。“天下大同”的理想被他终身拥抱。他希望建立一个融合了东西方最优秀的文明规则和立宪政府的模范的中华民族。他的声音是洪亮而清晰的，但是他的追随者们却因为腐败和贪婪这一人类普遍的蠢行和缺点背叛了他的理想。中国的朝代更迭和欧洲、印度以及其他国家是一样的。在东西方人类文明发展史上，人类不断重复犯下同样的错误。
孙中山全球华人基金会旨在倡导这些好的管理和政府的指导原则以防止人性的荒唐、权力的腐败和贪婪。比尔•盖茨在访问澳洲时曾宣称：他的贡献无论多大，和一个好的政府的贡献比较起来，仍然是微不足道的。人民所做的可以对一个好的政府所做的加以补充。
我相信，一个运作良好的社会的标志是公民可以自由地发表言论以杜绝权力的腐败和贪婪。如果不把人民放在至高无上的地位，权力的腐败和贪婪就会导致独裁的管理和政府。孙中山全球华人基金会将像其他非政府组织一样，充当人民的监察员。本基金会将帮助推动华人紧密团结的精神和华人的社区生活。同时密切关注政府的一举一动。
全世界的华人社区不乏有识之士。我们需要他们与我们一起携手努力来实现我们的目标。每个中国人贡献1美元，也就是13亿美元。在人的一生中，所花所费其实就那么一点，当我们离开这个世界的时候，什么也带不走。我相信我们每个人都希望给下一代留下一些有价值的东西，不管其价值是大还是小。你的慷慨将被永远铭记。为了实现这些良好的愿望，我们敦促您考虑支持这个想法。
我们目前拥有一定的知识和方法使基金会成长和运作起来。请各位考虑这一建议并给予大力支持。我们将聘请熟练的专业管理人才来管理这一基金。我们相信渐进的变化，不苟同暴力革命。我们支持用文明法则统领人类社会，反对运用暴力和战争来解决人类冲突。祈愿和平能永远存在，这样一来人民便能发展成为优秀的模范公民。那就是“华人”一词的字面涵义。
我们期待着您的评论、建议、支持和奉献。
祝各位生活幸福，身体健康。
蔡家声医生
世界华人联络会主席
www.chineseworldnet.org
2005年9月30日
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