A Message From Our Executive Director, Sunita Viswanath |
The overwhelm we feel right now is no accident—it’s the outcome of a system determined to silence dissent and concentrate power. Gaza burns. International students—many of them South Asian—are being deported to crush free speech. The war in Ukraine grinds on. And in the U.S., programs that once represented our highest ideals are being gutted by DOGE and other cynical policies.
All the while, Hindu American figures like Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel have taken center stage—twisting our faith to justify violence, bigotry, and authoritarianism. But that is not our Hinduism. We are building something different. A Hindu voice for justice. A multifaith, multiracial resistance that knows its roots—like our recent presence in Selma—and refuses to be erased.
Now is not the time to pause. It’s time to organize. To resist. To act. Support this work. Make a donation today. |
Hindus for Human Rights has launched an open letter signed by more than 30 civil society organizations from around the world demanding that the Mayo Clinic provide transparency and drop its recently announced collaboration with Indian oligarch Gautam Adani. Adani is a billionaire oligarch who has been indicted for corruption and whose businesses are responsible for ecological devastation around the world. So why is the Mayo Clinic partnering with Adani for the $686 million ‘Adani Health City’ project? Learn more and sign our petition calling on Mayo Clinic to provide transparency and #DropAdani now. |
Have Your Art Featured in HfHR's 2026 Calendar! |
The calendar reinterprets the Hindu deity-per-month model through the theme "Embodiments of Gender", exploring how divinity, identity, and justice intersect across time and tradition. Hindu mythologies are rich with figures who transcend rigid binaries, embody multiple identities, or challenge societal norms—expressions of gender that defy categorization.
Each month, a deity serves as an anchor for this exploration, illuminating how gender, caste, and communal belonging not only shape the sacred and the social but are also continually resisted, reshaped and reinterpreted – challenging hierarchies and reclaiming space within the spiritual and cultural imagination.
We're hosting an open call for artists to submit pieces that examine the fluidity, multiplicity, and self-definition of gender within Hindu narratives, particularly in ways that challenge caste-imposed constrains on identity and purity. Deadline: April 14th, 2025 Artists who are selected will be paid a modest honorarium of $250 if their submission is selected for the 2026 Calendar. |
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Thursday, March 27th, 2 PM ET: Countering Hindu Supremacy and the Multiracial Far Right Amidst the Authoritarian Onslaught: Join Political Research Associates (PRA) and Savera for a critical briefing on the rise of Hindu supremacy and its intersections with the multiracial far right in the U.S. and beyond. This discussion will examine the authoritarian threats posed by these movements and explore strategies for resistance and advocacy. Learn more here.
Thursday, March 27th, 6 PM: DC FRIENDS: Join Hindus for Human Rights, the MDC DSA Internationalism Working Group, and the MDC DSA Political Education Working Group for a crucial discussion on the rise of Hindu supremacism in both India and the U.S. This session will explore the ideological roots, transnational influence, and political impact of Hindutva, as well as the resistance movements fighting against its spread. Learn more here.
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Feminist Hinduism in Action: |
Resisting Brahmanical Patriarchy Through Inclusive Ritual and Practice |
Missed our March Baithak this past Sunday? Not to worry!
Our new Baithaks for Liberation Webpage is a hub for all things baithak -- from watching previous month's baithaks to registering for upcoming ones. Check it out today -- and be sure to tune into insights from our March panelists, Sapna Pandya and Pratima Doobay, on feminism and resisting Brahminical patriarchy! |
Al Quds Day Rally for Palestine |
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Hindus for Human Rights UK is proud to have been an official supporting organization at the Al Quds Rally for Palestine, organized by the Islamic Human Rights Commission. The rally took place outside the BBC headquarters in Portland Place, London, as a protest against the national broadcaster's continual misrepresenting of the genocide as a means of trying to create a climate in which the genocide is considered publicly acceptable.
As progressive Hindus, we stand in solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters and the people of Palestine. Learn more about the rally below, and be sure to check out our UK Director Rajiv Sinha's powerful speech at the event. |
Reflections from Toronto: |
Envisioning a Constitutionally True India |
On March 21st, 2025, our Executive Director, Sunita Viswanath, traveled to the University of Toronto Mississauga to speak at an inspiring event titled “Envisioning a Constitutionally True India: Upholding Democratic Values and the Role of Diaspora.”
Organized by the Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities and Canadians for Indian Democracy, the gathering brought together a cross-border network of thinkers, artists, and advocates, including Harsh Mander and T.M. Krishna (our Advisory Board Member); all committed to justice and democracy in India and beyond. |
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Nari Shakti: A Discussion on Women's Power in India |
| Missed our CSW side event? Not to worry -- watch the full recording now!
This engaging conversation with Muslim student activist Afreen Fatima and Independent Human Rights Professional Kavita Srivastava, led by our Senior Policy Director Ria Chakrabarty, explored whether increased political participation can help address gender-based violence, particularly for caste-oppressed and minority women. |
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HfHR Joins the 2025 Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee |
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Our Co-Founders Sunita Viswanath and Raju Rajagopal traveled to Selma, Alabama, on March 6, 2025, 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. The Selma Jubilee is one of the most significant gatherings in the country, honoring the legacy of the brave activists who, in 1965, marched for equal voting rights despite facing brutal violence.
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HfHR UK at Trades Union Congress x Stand Up to Racism |
| On Saturday, March 1st, at the Trades Union Congress x Stand Up to Racism conference, our HfHR United Kingdom director, Rajiv Sinha, spoke up about the collaboration taking place between Hindu supremacists and white supremacists.
While he acknowledged that this relationship has been building over several years, he highlighted in particular how this alliance hit its peak last year when right-wing white nationalist Tommy Robinson was platformed several times by key Hindu nationalist figures, repeating his racist and aggressive statements in the run up to and during the anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots. |
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Holi Purim Celebrations in Corvallis, Oregon |
| The rain didn’t stop Hindus for Human Rights and Mid-Valley Jews for Peace from celebrating Holi and Purim together in Corvallis, Oregon! We talked about how Prahalad and Esther both heroically stood up to authoritarianism, ate hamantaschen, and of course, played Holi. |
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Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future: Check Out Our Know Your Rights Guide Today! |
| As the state of American democracy rapidly shifts and ICE deportations rise across the nation, it is key for all individuals, especially those from immigrant communities, to know their rights under the law. Our Know Your Rights Resource Guide serves as a compilation of resources providing a thorough, comprehensive understanding of human rights and legal rights as it concerns immigration, deportation, and arrests. Don't wait -- make sure to learn your rights today. |
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Can Hindus and Sikhs find peace on Khalistan?
Amid accusations directed at Sikh communities in connection with recent temple vandalizations, our Director of Advocacy and Organizing, Pranay Somayajula, reminds us that these incidents are being used to strengthen a “Hindu right” narrative that “conflates any criticism of the Indian government with an anti-Hindu sentiment.” |
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| HfHR is part of a global effort to expose how this chaos machine is being manufactured Our Executive Director, Sunita Viswanath, and our UK Director, Rajiv Sinha, speak about HfHR's continual mission for peace, justice, and truth as the tides of democracy rapidly shift in the United States. |
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| The Hindutva-MAGA Alliance At the dawn of a second Trump era, American Hindu supremacists are increasingly aligning themselves with the MAGA far right writes Pranay Somayajula, our Director of Advocacy and Organizing. |
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| Addressing Islamophobia & Hindutva in the UK
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. |
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Become an HfHR Member Today! |
An HfHR membership gives you access to a community of progressive, change-oriented Hindus, our exclusive WhatsApp community, affinity groups, weekly community calls, merch discounts, local organizing groups, and more. Join today! |
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