GalleryBus ‘march’ against manual scavenging
A march – or ‘yatra’ - for the eradication of manual scavenging in India was launched on 29 September. During the next few weeks, buses will carry campaigners from five different corners of India to the capital.
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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.
GalleryChildren speak up against manual scavenging
Dalit children in Gujarat will protest against being forced to clean toilets and septic tanks at the upcoming rally against manual scavenging, organized by Grassroots Dalit organization Navsarjan.
GallerySupreme Court ruling brings India a step closer to ending manual scavenging
The campaign to end manual scavenging by the 2010 Commonwealth Games just got a push from a recent Supreme Court Decision, holding Government appointed District Collectors responsible for not eradicating the demeaning and hazardous practice.
GallerySo you think you’ve had a shitty day? Campaign against manual scavenging
On the World Day for Decent Work (Tuesday 7 October) Dalit Solidarity Network UK launched the ‘Foul Play’ campaign to demand the end of the human rights abuse of manual scavenging. Around 1.3 million […]