This past weekend, Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) was proud to be represented at three crucial events across New York City and Long Island, standing shoulder to shoulder with activists, faith leaders, and civil society members in the ongoing fight against religious nationalisms, colonialism, and oppression. Our presence at each event underscored our commitment to advocating for human rights, religious freedom, and the preservation of democratic values worldwide.

Our Executive Director Sunita Viswanath will be speaking at an interfaith prayer vigil for Al-Makhrour and the Kisiya family on Sunday, September 29th.

The Kisiya family are Palestinian Christians who were thrown off their land in Bethlehem, Palestine by settlers backed by Israeli soldiers. They lost their 5000 sq meter plot, which has been their home for several generations.

Since their displacement and ongoing resistance a global interfaith solidarity movement has emerged to support the Kisiya family and the entire Al-Makhrour valley in their fight against erasure and theft. The movement, Save Al-Makhrour, is committed to nonviolence, interfaith unity, and human rights.

Join us for an enlightening and powerful speaking event featuring Amira Musallam, Palestinian Christian peace advocate, and Mel Duncan, Co-Founder of Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP). The discussion will also focus on the critical civilian protection needs in the Occupied Territories and offer insight into strategies for support and intervention.
The event will conclude with a Q&A session, offering the audience an opportunity to engage with the speakers, ask questions, learn more about the realities on the ground in Palestine, and discuss next steps.

Our UK Director Rajiv Sinha will be speaking about how he advocates for change both in his local community and internationally at Ahista Stories' South Asian sustainable fashion festival!

When? October 6th

Where? Poplar Union, London, E14 6TL

On October 7, in the midst of the Days of Awe, Jews across the country will come together in community, in heartbreak, and in grief. We will mark one year since the Hamas-led attack in which over 1,100 Israelis were killed and hundreds more were taken hostage. We will mark one year of the Israeli government’s ongoing massacres and starvation in Gaza, which has killed over 42,000 – and likely tens of thousands more – Palestinians.

Our Advisory Board member, Reverend Abhi Janamanchi, will be representing Hindus for Human Rights and speaking on our behalf as we mourn the loss of life that has occurred in the past year, and continue to fight for a future of freedom, liberation, and safety for all. 

This is a family friendly, ADA accessible event. Please do not bring signs or flags. Wear white.

Transnational repression is when governments go after their critics living in other countries — sometimes even trying to silence or assassinate them.

Learn more about what Transnational Repression is, the different forms that exist, who the perpetrators are, and more. Our new resource guide provides tools for those seeking help who may be a victim of Transnational Repression, as well as in-depth reading to learn more about the issue and who it targets. 

Last week, HfHR and BOL Co-op co-sponsored a 'Culture Conversation' book talk for Zara Chowdhary's The Lucky Ones; a memoir recounting her experiences as a survivor of the 2002 Gujarat riots in India. We had a great evening -- Thank you to Zara and all who came out! 

On September 14th, Zara Chowdhary and Zahir Janmohamed connected at the People's Forum in New York City to discuss their experiences as two Gujurati Muslim survivors of the 2002 pogroms. Their resilience, perseverance, and endurance in the face of bigotry and violence is truly inspiring, and we thank everyone who came out to listen to their story!

Last Thursday, Dalit Solidarity Forum, Muslims for Progressive Values, and Hindus for Human Rights hosted a Manhattan meet-up with food from Karachi Kabab Boiz. We had an absolute blast bringing our progressive communities together and we can't wait to do it again soon! 

URGENT APPEAL FOR ACTION!

On July 29th, 2024, Kerala faced one of its deadliest landslides yet in its Wayanad district. This landslide resulted in over 336 fatalities, 397 injuries, and 78 missing. 

We're teaming up with Dalit Solidarity Forum to provide housing, education, and family welfare to survivors of this devastating natural disaster. 

Your donation, no matter what amount, will help rebuild lives and provide a fresh start to those who deserve it most. 

South Asian and Hispanic Culture have a unique and intertwined history, particularly in Southern California. 

In the early 20th century, Punjabi immigrant men began marrying local Mexican women, creating a beautiful and vibrant fusion between the two cultures. 

Check out our blog to learn more about the history of Yuba City Sikhs and Punjabi-Mexican-American heritage.