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We Must Not Look Away: A Call to Conscience on Balochistan

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee's semi-annual 2025 report exposes widespread human rights violations in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, and collective punishment. Read our full analysis and access the complete report here.

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The bonds between societies -- and struggles -- goes deeper than we realize. Dr King read Gandhiji read Thoreau read the Vedas. . Reposted from @hindusforhumanrights - Revisiting a history of Black x South Asian history and solidarity, curated by @anirvanchatterjee - Part 1! Happy #BlackHistoryMonth ! #BlackSouthAsianSolidarity . #Gandhi #MLK #satyagraha — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/0GujTsW

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Queer Sabha: A Pride Celebration of South Asian Art, Faith, and Identity

What happens when queerness, bhakti, and South Asian soul come together? Magic. From Kun Faya Kun to Mast Kalandar, this night was more than a show — it was celebration, resistance, and community in one breath.

Voices that heal. Rhythms that stir. Stories that connect. Hosted by DC Sabha, co-sponsored by Hindus for Human Rights & KhushDC, Queer Sabha lit up Pride Month with poetry, music, and unapologetic love.

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Bearing Witness: Ria Chakrabarty Testifies Before Congress on Transnational Repression

On June 26th, 2025, Hindus for Human Rights’ Senior Policy Director, Ria Chakrabarty, testified before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission at a critical hearing on transnational repression—a growing threat to democracy, civil society, and freedom of expression worldwide. Read More

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Across Borders, For Peace: HfHR Joins Diaspora Protest Against Violence in Kashmir

On May 10, 2025, just across from the halls of Westminster, a powerful act of solidarity unfolded in Parliament Square. South Asians from across the diaspora—Indians, Pakistanis, Kashmiris, and others—came together to say no to war and yes to peace. Read More

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Across Borders, For Peace: HfHR Joins Diaspora Protest Against Violence in Kashmir

On May 10, 2025, just across from the halls of Westminster, a powerful act of solidarity unfolded in Parliament Square. South Asians from across the diaspora—Indians, Pakistanis, Kashmiris, and others—came together to say no to war and yes to peace. Read More

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HfHR calls on Hanuman Temple of Greater Chicago to cancel event with Sadhvi Ritambhara

Hindus for Human Rights calls on the Chicago temple to drop Sadhvi Ritambhara over her history of anti-Muslim and anti-Christian rhetoric. Read Full Story

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In Memory of Pope Francis: A Voice for Justice, Compassion, and Interfaith Solidarity

Hindus for Human Rights joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, one of the most beloved and transformative figures of our time. His life and leadership embodied a profound commitment to justice, compassion, and the moral power of humility.. Learn More

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UgadiEidSter Brings Oregon Together for a Joyous Interfaith Spring Celebration

 In a heartwarming show of unity, Oregon’s South Asian communities are coming together this spring to celebrate UgadiEidSter — an interfaith, intercultural festival that blends the spirit of Ugadi, Eid, and Easter into one joyful gathering. The event will take place on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Baha’i Center in Beaverton (5355 SW Murray Blvd). Learn More

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Feminist Hinduism in Action: Resisting Brahmanical Patriarchy Through Inclusive Ritual and Practice

In honor of Women’s History Month, this discussion highlights two pioneering panditas, Sapna Pandey and Pratima Doobay, who challenge Brahmanical patriarchy by leading inclusive Hindu rituals. Moderated by Sravya Tadepalli of Hindus for Human Rights, the event explores their journeys, resistance to gatekeeping, and commitment to a liberatory, gender-just Hinduism.

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Addressing Islamophobia & Hindutva in the UK | Rajiv Sinha on BBC Islamophobia is a growing crisis in the UK, accounting for nearly half of all religious hate crimes. But how should we tackle it? In this BBC discussion, Rajiv Sinha, Director of Hindus for Human Rights UK, argues that while addressing Islamophobia is essential, relying solely on new definitions and legislation may not be the answer. Instead, he highlights the need to apply existing laws equally to all communities to avoid creating a hierarchy of religious protections. Sinha also warns against bad-faith actors—pointing to the rise of Hindutva (Hindu nationalism), which has radicalized parts of the Hindu community and threatens both social harmony and the fight against religious hate.

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Manufactured Chaos and the Struggle for Truth: Hindus for Human Rights at FORSEA on Resisting Global Authoritarianism

At FORSEA, Hindus for Human Rights' Sunita Viswanath & Rajiv Sinha expose the strategic chaos fueling global authoritarianism. Read their powerful speeches on resisting repression, safeguarding truth, and reclaiming Hinduism’s legacy of oneness. Learn More

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Hindus for Human Rights Joins the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee

Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) Co-Founders Sunita Viswanath and Raju Rajagopal traveled to Selma, Alabama to participate in the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the ongoing fight for voting rights and racial justice in the United States. Learn More

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February Liberation Baithak: Swami Vivekananda’s Complex Legacy?

Baithaks for Liberation: Conversations on Building a Liberatory Hinduism is a new monthly webinar series by Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR), fostering critical discussions on justice-oriented Hinduism. The inaugural session, "Swami Vivekananda’s Complex Legacy," featured scholars unpacking his impact on Hindu thought and social justice. This series explores themes like caste abolition, feminism, and queer liberation, envisioning an inclusive Hinduism rooted in justice and equity. Join us: www.hindusforhumanrights.org/

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Remembering Gujarat 2002: How an Unjust Past Shapes India’s Present

Two decades after the 2002 Gujarat pogrom, survivors still await accountability. Discover how ongoing legal battles and calls for reform are vital to India’s democracy. Learn More

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Embracing the Fierce Mother for Peace and Healing: 23rd Annual Interfaith Peace Chanukah

Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) actively fosters interfaith solidarity and justice. At the 23rd Annual Interfaith Peace Chanukah in Taos, NM, HfHR Board Member Punya Upadhyaya delivered a powerful speech celebrating the universal mother figure as a symbol of peace, compassion, and collective healing. Addressing issues like antisemitism, Islamophobia, and systemic violence, the speech inspired unity and the pursuit of justice through love and action.