Links: key, eu
IDSN’s searchable documentation database
Search the link database by categories or by clicking the pre-defined categories on the right. To use multiple tags, separate them with commas, for example: women, india
EU High Representative Mogherini responds to joint MEP letter on caste discrimination 2017
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Frederica Mogherini, responds to the letter from Members of the European Parliament regarding EU action to fight caste-based discrimination.
MEPs call on EU Presidents to address caste discrimination at the EU-India summit – International Dalit Solidarity Network
A cross-party group of prominent Members of the European Parliament has sent an open letter to the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, calling on them to address caste discrimination directly at the October EU-India Summit.
European Parliament report calls for EU policy on caste discrimination (IDSN News, 2017)
In its 2016 Report on the “Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter” the European Parliament (EP) raises deep concern over grave violations of Dalit human rights. The report calls for an EU policy development on caste discrimination.
MEPs make caste appeal to EU foreign policy chief (IDSN News 2016)
A cross-party group of Members of the European Parliament have asked the EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, to ensure that EU action to address caste discrimination is prioritised at the highest levels.
Briefing note and recommendations – June 2015 IDSN – COHOM Exchange
Caste featured in the EU EIDHR Annual Action Plan 2015
The Annual Action Plan 2015 for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) has integrated the rights of persons affected by caste based discrimination as a cross-cutting concern. It makes specific mention of persons affected by caste discrimination in action documents on support to civil society, in its actions to support protection and promotion of human rights, human rights defenders, universities for human rights and democracy postgraduate education and in supporting key international actors – the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
EP Committee approves caste resolution (IDSN News 2013)
MEPs question EU policy on caste issue (IDSN, news, 2013)
Yemen – Briefing note on caste-based discrimination
PDF file link
A human rights and poverty review: EU action in addressing caste-based discrimination (2013 Study)
Study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee on Development recommends a stronger EU role in the fight against caste discrimination. The study has been well received by Members of the European Parliament.
IDSN Appeal to the European Parliament, the Commission, the EEAS and the Council (IDSN, 2012, Recommendation)
IDSN Appeal to the European Parliament, the Commission, the EEAS and the Council (IDSN, 2012, Recommendation)