31.   The rally was held just hours after the planned launch of a coalition of opposition parties and non-governmental groups promoting political reform was canceled due to police pressure.

32.   The socialist group has long promoted spartan living and affirmative action for minorities.

33.   These groups promoted intolerance, he said.

34.   -- The group will promote intellectual exchanges and studies on the economic synergy between Asia and Europe as a basis for policy making.

35.   Among the basic rights the group is promoting are good health services and safe working conditions for prostitutes.