Maria Schleimann

Statement by the EU delegation and member states on killings in Nepal

A joint statement by the EU Delegation and EU Member States represented in Kathmandu was issued on 3 June deploring the tragic loss of life in Rukum, condemning violence based on caste and other […]

June 4th, 2020|European Union|

In solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter

IDSN strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd. Our hearts go out to his loved ones and the loved ones of all those killed because of systemic inequality, racism and discrimination every day across the […]

June 4th, 2020|Access to justice, Human Rights Defenders, Violence and atrocities|

Nepal: Bachelet condemns Dalit killings, calls for independent investigation

See the statement below from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet: Nepal: Bachelet condemns Dalit killings, calls for independent investigation GENEVA (29 May 2020) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet expressed […]

May 29th, 2020|Access to justice, Bangladesh, Human Rights Defenders, India, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, UK, United Nations, Violence and atrocities, Yemen|

Dalit rights defenders demand justice in killings over inter-caste love in Nepal

IDSN members and affiliates in Nepal are raising awareness and demanding justice in a case of caste-based murder in the country that is still under Covid-19 lockdown. What started as a love story between two […]

May 28th, 2020|Access to justice, Nepal, Violence and atrocities|

Call to action to respond to the suspension of fundamental labour rights in India

IDSN fully endorses the Call to action on Labour Law changes in India, issued by the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI). The statement calls on businesses sourcing in India to respond to the news that […]

May 27th, 2020|Access to justice, Business, Caste-based slavery, India, South Asia|

IDSN members and associates support Dalits affected by the impact of Covid-19

IDSN members in South Asia and international associates have been quick to offer immediate response and assistance, as the ramifications for Dalits of Covid-19 measures have become clear. While IDSN has issued two general […]

May 6th, 2020|Access to justice, Caste-based slavery, Health, Health, Human Rights Defenders, Humanitarian Aid, India, Living conditions, Nepal, Political Participation, South Asia, Water and Sanitation|

New EU due diligence legislation will help Dalits in supply chains

The EU Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, has announced that the EU Commission will introduce a legislative initiative next year on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for EU based companies. If this legislation […]

May 5th, 2020|Access to justice, Business, Caste-based slavery, Dalit Children, Dalit Women, European Union|

Vulnerable workers in supply chains need urgent protection to survive impact of Covid-19

IDSN Statement – We strongly urge governments and companies with supply chains in South Asia, to take measures to urgently protect migrant and informal workers, including Dalits, against a loss of income, social benefits, […]

April 3rd, 2020|Bangladesh, Caste-based slavery, Health, Human Rights Defenders, Humanitarian Aid, India, Living conditions, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia, Sri Lanka, United Nations|

Saving lives by preventing discrimination in COVID-19 relief

IDSN Statement – 27 March 2020 As COVID-19 sweeps across the world it is crucial that we ensure that relief, health services and awareness raising efforts are inclusive and accessible to all irrespective of caste, […]

March 27th, 2020|Bangladesh, Health, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia|

IDSN Annual Report 2019

The IDSN Annual Report 2019-2020 covers key developments and activities within IDSN’s work under the thematic areas Dalit women and gender justice, business and human rights and equality and participation, within the United Nations, […]

March 26th, 2020|Access to justice, Business, Dalit Women, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, Political Participation, South Asia, United Nations|

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