BAKERSFIELD AND MCFARLAND, CA. – People detained at the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield and the Golden State Annex in McFarland have put a temporary pause on a month-long hunger strike protesting inhumane conditions at the two immigration detention facilities, as a result of

 Washington, DC: Once again, the United States Department of State has issued its latest report on human rights practices around the world. The report was issued on March 20, 2023.  The section on India (around 39 pages) contains graphic documentation of human rights violations bei

Srinagar: The Voice For Peace and Justice (NGO)headed by renowned Jammu and Kashmir social activist Farooq Ganderbali, observed the International Day of Forests in Jammu and Kashmir.

Farooq Ganderbali oversaw the plantation campaign, As per a statement. "Students, volunteers, and m

Srinagar: (Frooq Ganderbali) In connection with International Women’s Day, the  Voice For Peace and Justice today organised a colorful function in Kashmir Valley to mark its celebration.

 The function was presided over by the Chairperson of Voice For Peace and Justi

Philadelphia: Kavneet Singh representing the American Sikh Council (ASC) participated in an interfaith event as part of the ‘Religious Leaders Council’ held by the ‘Interfaith Philadelphia’ (ICGP) hosted by the representatives of the Catholic Diocese at the main headquarte

Washington, Dc:: Today, the world is observing the ‘International Day of Human Fraternity’ to highlight the importance of tolerance among the members of different religions, cultures and ethnicities. Mr. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations has called for rene

 Edison, New jersey, USA: An informative and educational session on ‘Global Injustice” was organized during ICNA-Mid-Atlantic Convention, held at Sheraton Hotel, Edison, New Jersey on November 5, 2022. The topic included injustices in Kashmir, Palestine, and Indian minorities. Sp

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Hindu criminals burning a Sikh man alive with gasoline and a tire during the Genocide in 1984

 The American Sikh Council (ASC) remembers the start of the horrific Sustained Sikh Genocide (1984 – 199

Washington, DC: Today – October 24 – the United Nations is commemorating the ratification of the UN Charter. On this occasion, Antonio Guterres, the SG of the UN, in his message to the world said, ‘more than ever, we need to bring to life the values and principles of the UN Char

 Washington, DC.: “Kashmiri diaspora has played an important role in mobilizing the global public opinion in favor of the situation in Indian occupied Kashmir. They have maintained that the rise of fascism is a clear threat to the minorities in India. And the rise of Hindutva fascism c

 New York:  Kashmiri Americans and friends of Kashmir gathered at the United Nations headquarters during the speech of Dr. S. Jaishankar, Indian foreign minister who spoke amid 77th session of the UN General Assembly. They had come from across the United States to remind the United

 Washington, D.C.: “Our mission is to support concrete solutions having a direct impact on the lives of the people and the planet. Times is running out and the price we are paying for delays is on the rise…The protection of human rights and the fight against all forms of discrim

New Jersey, USA: The American Sikh Council (ASC) is very sad and concerned about the massive floods in the south-western part of Pakistan which has put millions of lives in jeopardy. The flooding has affected over 33 million people, over 600,000 are currently in relief camps and since mid-June ha

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry) The war between Russia and Ukraine continues on with severe ferocity.  Little has come from attempted negotiations barring an agreement to secure safety for grain transport from the port of Odessa.  An agreement that was broken by the Russians on t

London: (By Hannah Chowdhry) Naomi Chowdhry finally received her Jack Petchey Award which she had won in 2021.  Due to COVID-19 concerns ceremonies were not held by all schools last year. This year the Epping Schools Ceremony was held on 11th July 2022, at the Sir James Hawkey Hall in W