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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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UN side-event highlights caste-hate speech

On 22 March 2021, IDSN International Associates the International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR), Minority Rights Group (MRG),  FORUM-ASIA and Human Rights Watch (HRW), organised the side-event during the 46th Session […]
March 24th, 2021|Bangladesh, Caste-hate speech, Dalit Women, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Political Participation, South Asia, Sri Lanka, UK, United Nations|
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IDSN report on caste-hate speech launched

The report ‘Caste-hate speech: Addressing hate speech based on work and descent’ was launched today by the International Dalit Solidarity Network. The report examines caste-hate speech with a particular emphasis on digital media. It is […]
March 22nd, 2021|Bangladesh, Caste-hate speech, Dalit Women, Diaspora, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Political Participation, South Asia, Sri Lanka, UK, United Nations|
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UN Special Rapporteur makes key recommendations on caste-hate speech in report on the UN Forum on Minority Issues

The Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernande de Varennes, has cited caste multiple times in his recent report to the UN Human Rights Council, in Paragraphs 35, 58, 67 and 84. These recommendations were […]
March 2nd, 2021|Caste-hate speech, Political Participation, United Nations|
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IDSN speaks out about caste-hate speech at EU NGO Forum keynote panel

IDSN highlighted the need for urgent action to curb caste-hate speech “spreading like wildfire”, speaking at the EU NGO Human Rights Forum keynote panel on ‘Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in the Digital Sphere’. Speaking […]
December 12th, 2020|Dalit Women, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Political Participation, South Asia, Violence and atrocities|
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Caste-hate speech highlighted at the 2020 UN Minority Forum

IDSN delivered strong statements at the UN Forum on Minority Issues on the theme “Hate Speech, Social Media and Minorities” highlighting the need to address caste-hate speech. The Forum was held in Geneva and […]
December 2nd, 2020|Dalit Women, Human Rights Defenders, India, Nepal, Political Participation, South Asia, United Nations, Violence and atrocities|
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Angela Davis speaks up about #DalitLivesMatter

Veteran civil rights and #BlackLivesMatter campaigner Professor Angela Davis has given a video statement about the need for increased solidarity with the #DalitLivesMatter movement. The statement can be viewed on YouTube and as a text […]
November 28th, 2020|Access to justice, Human Rights Defenders, Political Participation, Solidarity Networks, Violence and atrocities|
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Joint letter urges EU to raise serious concern for Dalit human rights defenders at the EU-India summit 

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July 15th, 2020|Access to justice, European Union, Human Rights Defenders, India, Political Participation, Violence and atrocities|
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IDSN members and associates support Dalits affected by the impact of Covid-19

IDSN members in South Asia and international associates have been quick to offer immediate response and assistance, as the ramifications for Dalits of Covid-19 measures have become clear. While IDSN has issued two general […]
May 6th, 2020|Access to justice, Caste-based slavery, Health, Health, Human Rights Defenders, Humanitarian Aid, India, Living conditions, Nepal, Political Participation, South Asia, Water and Sanitation|
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