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IDSN cited as example of obstruction against NGOs

In an unprecedented move, NGOs from around the world have joined forces to defend freedom of association at the United Nations. In a letter to ECOSOC member states, they have expressed concern about the […]
May 25th, 2016|Human Rights Defenders, United Nations|
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Global conference urged to discuss rights of 300 million Dalit and indigenous women

COPENHAGEN, 11 MAY 2016 — When leaders and activists from all over the world gather in Copenhagen next week to focus on the health and human rights of girls and women, their discussions must […]
May 11th, 2016|Dalit Women, Uncategorized, United Nations|
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UN Special Rapporteur criticises India’s FCRA

India’s controversial Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) has come under attack by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly and association, Maina Kiai. In a recently published legal analysis, he argues that the […]
May 9th, 2016|Human Rights Defenders, India, United Nations|
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UN expert: India should legislate against housing discrimination

India needs legislation to combat all forms of “de facto housing discrimination” against any individual or groups, including Dalits, the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Leilani Farha, said at the conclusion of her visit […]
April 28th, 2016|development, India, United Nations|
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Rohith suicide case continues to stir India

On 22 March, student demonstrators at Hyderabad Central University were violently attacked by police who forcefully detained 29 protesters, brutally beat them and held them in undisclosed locations for more than 24 hours. During […]
April 13th, 2016|Access to justice, Education, Human Rights Defenders, India, Uncategorized, United Nations, Violence and atrocities|
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IDSN members lobby global community

On 14 March 2016, IDSN members from all over the world gathered in Geneva for the network’s triennial General Assembly. Participants were Dalit human rights defenders from South Asia, Dalit Solidarity Networks from Europe, […]
April 7th, 2016|Bangladesh, Caste-based slavery, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, Humanitarian Aid, India, Nepal, South Asia, UK, United Nations, Violence and atrocities, Yemen|
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UN Deputy High Commissioner gravely concerned about caste discrimination

The UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Kate Gilmore, has reiterated her office’s strong commitment to addressing caste discrimination as an important priority in its work. In a meeting in Geneva on 16 March […]
March 30th, 2016|Bangladesh, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Pakistan, United Nations|
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UN expert calls on states to end caste discrimination

GENEVA, 17 MARCH 2016 — Caste-affected countries should take urgent and comprehensive action to combat caste discrimination, the UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Rita Izsàk-Ndiaye, says in a new report on the issue […]
March 17th, 2016|Access to justice, Africa, Dalit Women, Human Rights Defenders, India, South Asia, United Nations, Violence and atrocities, Yemen|
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Caste featured strongly at the 50th anniversary of the UN anti-racism convention

The main aim of the event was to bring together States parties to the Convention to reflect on solutions in eradicating racism and contemporary forms of discrimination. Discrimination related to caste was given solid […]
December 2nd, 2015|United Nations|
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UN Minority Forum: Dalit rights defenders deliver statements on shocking lack of justice for Dalits

This year’s Forum on Minority Issues took place on 24th and-25th November and had a thematic focus on “Minorities in the Criminal Justice System”. This is a key issue that is faced by Dalits […]
December 2nd, 2015|United Nations|
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