September Roundup Newsletter: Climate Justice, Coalition Work, and Building Solidarity
HfHR's Monthly Newsletter serves as your guide to our progressive Hindu advocacy over the past month! Read on to learn about our webinars, podcasts, articles, advocacy updates, anti-caste initiatives, and more.

Dear Friend, 

This September, our focus remains anchored in forging powerful interfaith alliances. On the international stage, our pivotal Coalition statement for the USCRIF and participation in Climate Week 2023 demonstrate the strength of united advocacy. Yet, closer to home, we cannot ignore the unsettling events within the North American Diaspora. From credible allegations by the Canadian government against India to the heart-wrenching loss of Jaahnavi Kandula, we remain a resolute voice for justice, peace, and dignity.

As we journey through September, let's champion the alliances that amplify our shared goals and address pressing challenges.

In unity and purpose,

The Team at HfHR

Our Major Coalition Addresses Religious Intolerance in India at USCIRF Hearing

At a critical USCIRF hearing, a coalition featuring the Dalit Solidarity Forum, Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations, Hindus for Human Rights, Indian American Muslim Council, India Civil Watch International, and the New York State Council of Churches came together to spotlight rising religious intolerance in India. The profound speech delivered by Sunita Viswanath, Executive Director of Hindus for Human Rights, emphasized the situation's urgency. 
Watch the clip above to hear her inspiring words.

For our full statement and more details, click here. This unity among diverse groups showcases the power of collaborative advocacy in championing human rights. 

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government commission dedicated to monitoring and advising on violations of religious freedom globally.

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We were profoundly alarmed by the claims from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the alleged Indian government's involvement in a Sikh Canadian citizen's assassination. "These revelations, if confirmed, are deeply unsettling," notes Sunita Viswanath, HfHR's Executive Director. Link to first statement

In a directly related incident shortly after, we had to denounce recent divisive comments by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) against Indian-origin Hindus in Canada. We champion mutual respect and unity, essentials for harmonious coexistence. Link to second statement.