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UN workshop sheds light on barriers to justice for Dalits in South Asia

In the workshop titled “Mapping out Access to Justice for Persons from Descent-Based Communities,” human rights defenders, researchers, legal experts and civil society representatives gathered to discuss some of the pressing issues faced by […]
September 5th, 2024|Access to justice, Bangladesh, Caste-hate speech, Climate, Dalit Children, Dalit Women, Education, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Political Participation, South Asia, Sri Lanka, United Nations, Violence and atrocities|
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UN CERD Review critically examines Pakistan’s efforts to combat caste discrimination

On 8th August 2024, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) conducted a thorough review of Pakistan’s progress in addressing racial discrimination, livecast on UN Web TV. Ahead of the review, […]
August 15th, 2024|Access to justice, Caste-based slavery, Dalit Children, Dalit Women, Pakistan, Political Participation, United Nations|
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Dalit voices resonate in Brussels: IDSN takes part in the EU NGO Forum 2023

Dalit activists forming part of the IDSN delegation made their presence felt at the 25th EU-NGO Forum on Human Rights in Brussels, Belgium held from 4-6 December, 2023. Sunil Kumar Pariyar from Nepal and […]
December 21st, 2023|Access to justice, Climate, Dalit Women, Education, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Political Participation, Violence and atrocities|
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Pakistan UPR review: caste-related recommendations

The outcome report on the United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Pakistan has been published and will be presented during the 53rd session held from 19 June to 14 July […]
June 7th, 2023|Access to justice, Dalit Women, Pakistan, Political Participation, United Nations, Violence and atrocities|
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The need for action on ensuring rights for Dalits in Bangladesh – highlighted at key events

The Dalit Women Conclave, on the 24th September, brought together Dalit leaders and activists from across Bangladesh and was organized by IDSN member the Bangladesh Dalit and Excluded Rights Movement (BDERM). In her presentation at the Conclave, […]
November 2nd, 2021|Access to justice, Bangladesh, Dalit Women, Education, Health, Human Rights Defenders, Living conditions, Political Participation, Water and Sanitation|
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Caste, gender justice and the right to freedom of opinion and expression – IDSN UN submission

Download the full report >> Contribution from the International Dalit Solidarity Network – IDSN to the UNGA76 report on Gender Justice and the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression by the UN Special Rapporteur on the […]
June 15th, 2021|Dalit Women, Political Participation, United Nations|
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New report: Dalit Women Rise for Justice – Status Report 2021 released by AIDMAM-NCDHR

The Status Report is a compilation of AIDMAM’s efforts in assisting Dalit women through monitoring and advocacy with the police and administration in cases of caste and gender based violence in all operational states. […]
May 26th, 2021|Access to justice, Dalit Women, Human Rights Defenders, India, Political Participation, Violence and atrocities|
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Dalit activist speaks out on caste and gender discrimination at Europe Day in Nepal

“Dalit women are not only objects of pity and development handouts, they should be treated as genuine collaborators,” said Sarita Pariyar, writer, social activist and Board member of the Samata Foundation, speaking at Europe […]
May 18th, 2021|Dalit Children, Dalit Women, Education, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, Nepal, Political Participation, Violence and atrocities|
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International Dalit Journalist Network launched

A global network of Dalit journalists from across the world was launched on the 25 April to address the need to ensure better representation of Dalit voices in the mediascapes of countries where caste […]
May 10th, 2021|Nepal, Political Participation, South Asia, Sri Lanka|
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IDSN Annual Report 2020-21

The IDSN Annual Report 2020-21 covers key developments and activities within IDSN’s work under the thematic areas Dalit women and gender justice, business and human rights and equality and participation. The report can be […]
May 10th, 2021|Access to justice, Bangladesh, Business, Caste-based slavery, Dalit Children, Dalit Women, Education, European Union, Health, Human Rights Defenders, India, Manual Scavenging, Nepal, Pakistan, Political Participation, Solidarity Networks, South Asia, United Nations, Violence and atrocities, Water and Sanitation|
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