Caste bias may have caused ‘honour killing’
A young female journalist may have been murdered by her family because she intended to marry someone from a lower caste.
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GalleryHaryana killings cause outrage
A 17-year old disabled Dalit girl and her 60-year old father were burnt alive as a mob set fire to 18 Dalit homes in the village of Mirchpur in the Indian state of Haryana.
Dalit documentary viewed by 100,000
More than 100,000 viewers have watched the powerful short documentary ‘I’m Dalit how are you?’ on Youtube.
IDSN analyses caste, descent and race
IDSN has issued a position paper on the interrelations between caste, descent and race. It argues that the debate on whether caste is similar to race is unproductive and that it is time to move beyond semantics.
GalleryIndia’s Dalits celebrate Dr. Ambedkar
On 14 April, Dalit communities across India will celebrate the 119th birth anniversary of the spiritual father of the Dalit movement and architect of the Indian constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Dutch minister answers caste questions
The Dutch Government is addressing caste discrimination in its bilateral dialogues with India and through EU channels. Foreign Minister M.J.M. Verhagen recently answered questions on the issue in Parliament.
Gallery’Untouchability’ still rife in modern India
A ground-breaking study on caste discrimination in the Indian state of Gujarat shows that the practice of ‘untouchability’ is still prevalent. The report also makes clear that the Indian legal system is failing to address the issue.
GalleryHomeless suffer in India’s freezing winter
A cold spell in the north of India has cost hundreds of lives among homeless people. A significant number are believed to be Dalits.
GalleryDalits on dignity march in New Delhi
The National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) has submitted a memorandum to Indian PM Manmohan Singh. The 80 demands are aimed at empowering the poor and deprived.
GalleryExperts condemn India’s UN stance on caste
India should adopt the UN principles and guidelines to end caste discrimination, a group of eminent panelists said at a press briefing in New Delhi on 4 December.