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Founding Church of Scientology Hosts Special Preview of Voices for Humanity Featuring Isabelle Vladoiu
Founding Church of Scientology hosts special screening of Isabelle Vladoiu's Voices for Humanity episode in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC – August 28, 2025 – On August 26, the Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC held a special preview screening of Voices for Humanity featuring human rights advocate Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, one day before its world premiere on the Scientology Network.
The evening opened with remarks from Beth Akiyama, Executive Director of the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office, who welcomed attendees and recounted when she first met Vladoiu and her own involvement in the Human Rights program. She then introduced the event’s Master of Ceremonies, Tom Clapp, a senior executive of the Founding Church of Scientology, who gave an overview of the episode and the sequence of the night’s program.
Guests then watched the episode, which spotlights Vladoiu’s journey from her early experiences in post-Communist Romania to her present role as an international leader in human rights advocacy. Afterward, Isabelle herself took the stage, visibly moved by the presentation of her story. She encouraged the audience to “take ownership” of advancing human rights and to help create sanity and rights for humanity.
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The following evening, August 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the episode officially premiered worldwide on Scientology Network.
A European-Born Advocate with a Global Voice
When Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu speaks about human dignity, it carries the weight of both personal experience and international expertise. Growing up in Romania, she witnessed the harsh realities of human trafficking when girls in her neighborhood began to disappear—an awakening that sparked her lifelong mission to defend the vulnerable.
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Today, as founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR), Vladoiu has trained more than 20,000 policymakers, diplomats, and grassroots leaders on human rights education and human trafficking prevention. Her nonprofit’s initiatives have already educated over 80,000 people worldwide about their basic rights.
Fluent in several languages, Vladoiu’s work spans Europe and the United States, reflecting her ability to bridge cultural and political contexts. She has collaborated with the United Nations, UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, the Organization of American States, and other international institutions.
Her contributions have been recognized at the highest levels: she has received awards from two U.S. Presidents—Donald Trump honored her with the President’s Volunteer Service Award, and Joe Biden recognized her with the Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the author of two Amazon best-selling books and serves as Editor in Chief of the Global Ambassadors Journal.
About Voices for Humanity
Scientology Network’s Voices for Humanity is a weekly series presenting heroic change makers from diverse cultures and faiths who are working to uplift their communities. Isabelle Vladoiu’s episode highlights how education and advocacy are vital tools in combating human trafficking, promoting dignity, and shaping policies that protect people worldwide.
The series airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Scientology Network, available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse, and streaming platforms including Scientology.tv, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
About Scientology Network
Launched in 2018 by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, Scientology Network broadcasts in 17 languages and is available in more than 240 countries and territories. Its programming has earned over 125 industry awards for excellence, including Tellys, Communitas, and Hermes Creative Awards.
Broadcasting from Scientology Media Productions in Los Angeles, the Network satisfies curiosity about Scientology and showcases the Church as a global organization as well as showing the social betterment initiatives that have touched the lives of millions worldwide, documentaries by independent filmmakers, and profiles of the everyday lives of Scientologists.
More information on the Founding Church of Scientology can be found at scientology-washingtondc.org
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