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New human rights portal in Nepal to help bring justice to Dalits

The organisations behind the portal describe it in a press release on the portal website stating: The Dalit Human Rights Portal (DHR-PORTAL) is a brand new media tool in Nepal to advance work on eliminating caste-based discrimination […]
April 29th, 2017|Access to justice, Human Rights Defenders, Nepal|
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(In)Equality in Aid discussed at the 9th session of the Forum on Minority Issues

The 9th session of the Forum on Minority Issues (the Forum) was held last week, on 24 and 25 November 2016, focusing on the situation of minorities in humanitarian crises. The Forum provides a […]
November 29th, 2016|India, Nepal, Pakistan, United Nations, Yemen|
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IDSN at the CERD consultation with civil society: joining hands to end racial discrimination

On 23 November 2016, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) held a consultation with civil society organisations “Joining hands to end racial discrimination”. It aimed to reflect on how the International […]
November 25th, 2016|India, Nepal, UK, United Nations|
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A photo exhibition “Dalit: A Quest for Dignity” reflects Nepali Dalits’ history and life

On 27 September, at Patan Museum, Nepal Picture Library and its partners opened a photo exhibition- Dalit: A Quest for Dignity, exploring the various meanings of dignity for Nepali Dalits. The exhibition includes more […]
October 31st, 2016|Nepal, Photo|
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IDSN members lobby global community

On 14 March 2016, IDSN members from all over the world gathered in Geneva for the network’s triennial General Assembly. Participants were Dalit human rights defenders from South Asia, Dalit Solidarity Networks from Europe, […]
April 7th, 2016|Bangladesh, Caste-based slavery, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, Humanitarian Aid, India, Nepal, South Asia, UK, United Nations, Violence and atrocities, Yemen|
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UN Deputy High Commissioner gravely concerned about caste discrimination

The UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Kate Gilmore, has reiterated her office’s strong commitment to addressing caste discrimination as an important priority in its work. In a meeting in Geneva on 16 March […]
March 30th, 2016|Bangladesh, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Pakistan, United Nations|
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Police action against Kathmandu protest organised by Dalit lawmakers and rights activists

During the rally, police allegedly used excessive force against protesters and Durga Sob, President of the Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) and a number of other Dalit activists and CA Members were injured. On August 5, […]
August 10th, 2015|Access to justice, Human Rights Defenders, Nepal, Political Participation|
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IDSN UN side-event calls for more action to combat caste and gender-based slavery

  Co-Sponsors of the event were Human Rights Watch (HRW), the International Movement against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR), Minority Rights Group (MRG), Anti-Slavery International, Franciscans International (FI). A report from the event […]
July 1st, 2015|Caste-based slavery, Dalit Women, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia, United Nations|
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Urgent appeal to combat caste discrimination in Nepal earthquake relief efforts

Inequality in access to rescue and relief provisions for Dalit communities is documented in the Waiting for Justice in Response: Report of Initial Findings from Immediate Needs Assessment and Monitoring Responses towards Affected Dalit Communities […]
June 3rd, 2015|Humanitarian Aid, Nepal|
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Report: Dalits short-changed in aid delivery in Nepal

The  Waiting for Justice in Response: Report of Initial Findings from Immediate Needs Assessment and Monitoring Responses towards Affected Dalit Communities in Nepal Earthquake 2015 explores equitable access to rescue and relief provisions for […]
May 29th, 2015|Humanitarian Aid, Nepal|
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