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Community organisations in Canada express alarm over attacks on Hindus in B’desh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Community organisations in Canada express alarm over attacks on Hindus in B’desh

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: Community organisations in Canada have expressed alarm and sought action from Ottawa after reports of atrocities against the Hindu minority in the country following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the Prime Ministership and an interim government assuming charge in Dhaka. In a post, the Coalition of Hindus of North America of CoHNA’s Canadian chapter said, “The Hindu population …

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U.S. lawmakers assure Hindus against discrimination and Hinduphobia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. lawmakers assure Hindus against discrimination and Hinduphobia

The Hindu  

Prominent American lawmakers have pledged their support to Indian Americans to fight against Hinduphobia and discrimination against the minority Hindu community in the U.S. Organised by the Coalition of Hindus of North America, the 3rd National Hindu Advocacy Day attracted several Hindu students, researchers, and community leaders on June 28 to discuss the concerns faced by the Hindus living in …

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Canadian University Faculty Association passes Hinduphobic motion against 'caste system' despite zero evidence of caste discrimination in institutions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Canadian University Faculty Association passes Hinduphobic motion against 'caste system' despite zero evidence of caste discrimination in institutions

Op India  

On the 28th of May, the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association passed a Hinduphobic resolution titled “Caste Discrimination” to ‘condemn’ the caste system, caste-based ‘discrimination’ and ‘colorism’. “In keeping with OHRC’s policy position on caste-based discrimination dated October 26, 2023, BE IT RESOLVED THAT OCUFA condemns the Caste system, Caste-based discrimination and colorism and calls on our member organizations …

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‘Big Win’: US-Based Coalition of Hindus of North America Welcomes CAA Notification
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Big Win’: US-Based Coalition of Hindus of North America Welcomes CAA Notification

News 18  

The Coalition of Hindus of North America, a US-based advocacy group, on Monday, said the decision to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act in India is a ‘big win’ for persecuted religious minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan following the formal notification of the government. India finally notifies the Citizenship Amendment Act which was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2019!A …

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'Caste has come to US': Hindu-Americans flag ‘rising violence, bias against religion’
1 year, 5 months ago

'Caste has come to US': Hindu-Americans flag ‘rising violence, bias against religion’

Hindustan Times  

A Coalition of Hindus of North America highlighted the challenges being faced by Hindus in the US amid the rising violence against the religion, Hinduphobia, caste laws and academic bias. Hindu American Foundation’s Associate Policy Director Anita Joshi and Board Member Rajiv Pandit displaying types of resources HAF used to educate lawmakers and Hindu American communities. The event titled 'National …

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Georgia Legislature Passes County Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia, Anti-Hindu Bigotry
1 year, 8 months ago

Georgia Legislature Passes County Resolution Condemning Hinduphobia, Anti-Hindu Bigotry

News 18  

The Georgia legislature last week passed the first-ever county resolution condemning rising Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry in the United States while recognizing the contributions of the Indian American community and Hindu American community in Georgia. #BREAKING: In a historic move, Georgia legislature passes the first ever County Resolution condemning #Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry! The resolution recognized the contributions of Indian …

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Georgia passes resolution condemning Hinduphobia, becomes first US state to do so
1 year, 8 months ago

Georgia passes resolution condemning Hinduphobia, becomes first US state to do so

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: In a historic move, US Georgia Assembly has passed the first-ever resolution condemning Hinduphobia making it the first-ever US State to do so. The legislation, notably, recognizes the contributions of Indian Americans and Hindu Americans in Georgia and calls out the rise of Hinduphobia around the country, the official Twitter handle of CoHNA said. "In a historic move, Georgia …

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After Seattle, caste battle now reaches Toronto
1 year, 9 months ago

After Seattle, caste battle now reaches Toronto

The Hindu  

After Seattle in the United States, the caste battle has now reached Toronto in Canada where the two sides — one favouring a ban on caste-based discrimination and the other opposing any such move — have started fighting it out in a district school. Last month, Seattle became the first U.S. city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council …

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Seattle city resolution on caste shows rise of Hinduphobia in US, says Indian-American state senator
1 year, 10 months ago

Seattle city resolution on caste shows rise of Hinduphobia in US, says Indian-American state senator

Firstpost  

Condemning a resolution passed by the Seattle City Council on caste discrimination, an eminent Indian-American state senator Niraj Antani alleged the move showed the rise of ‘Hinduphobia’ in the United States Washington: Condemning a resolution passed by the Seattle City Council on caste discrimination, an eminent Indian-American state senator alleged the move showed the rise of ‘Hinduphobia’ in the United …

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Seattle resolution on caste shows rise of Hinduphobia in U.S.: Indian-American State Senator
1 year, 10 months ago

Seattle resolution on caste shows rise of Hinduphobia in U.S.: Indian-American State Senator

The Hindu  

Condemning a resolution passed by the Seattle City Council on caste discrimination, an eminent Indian-American state senator alleged the move showed the rise of 'Hinduphobia' in the United States. Caste discrimination simply doesn't exist now," Niraj Antani, the first Hindu and Indian-American State Senator in Ohio's history, said. ‘An avenue for platforming hate against Hindus’ The Coalition of Hindus of …

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1000% spike in anti-Hindu hate, attacks across world: US research report
2 years, 3 months ago

1000% spike in anti-Hindu hate, attacks across world: US research report

Firstpost  

A US-based scientific research organisation has observed that there is dangerous hybridisation of hate against the Hindu community, citing the increasing attacks on them in the US country and other parts of the world Washington: There has been a 1,000 per cent rise in anti-Hindu hate and attacks on the members of the community across the world, including the US, …

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Dangerous hybridisation of hate against Hindus globally, says U.S.-based research organisation
2 years, 3 months ago

Dangerous hybridisation of hate against Hindus globally, says U.S.-based research organisation

The Hindu  

There is now a dangerous hybridisation of hate against the Hindu community, a US-based scientific research organisation has said, citing the increasing attacks on them in this country and various parts of the world. @MIB_Indiapic.twitter.com/acrW3kHsTl — India in the UK September 19, 2022 “We've seen that there's been a growth of over 1,000% and anti-Hindu slurs are stoking fears of …

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How the US' Largest Public University System Acknowledged Caste
2 years, 7 months ago

How the US' Largest Public University System Acknowledged Caste

The Quint  

According to Uhlencamp, the university took a decision following a long-drawn, inclusive, and democratic process. “The feedback was mostly from student advocates and academic and legal experts who raised awareness about caste-based discrimination in our communities, many of them courageously sharing their own experiences.” “We have been working with student government bodies and Academic Senates as well as the California …

Distinguish Between Swastika and Hakenkreuz, Says Canadian MP Amid Controversy
2 years, 9 months ago

Distinguish Between Swastika and Hakenkreuz, Says Canadian MP Amid Controversy

News 18  

An Indian-origin Canadian lawmaker has urged the people of Canada and the country’s government to distinguish between the ‘Swastika’, an ancient and auspicious symbol for Hindus with the ‘Hakenkreuz’, a 20th century Nazi symbol of hate and not to put the two in the same league. On behalf of over one million Canadians of several religious faiths and in particular …

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Distinguish Between Swastika and Hakenkreuz, Says Canadian MP Amid Controversy
2 years, 9 months ago

Distinguish Between Swastika and Hakenkreuz, Says Canadian MP Amid Controversy

News 18  

An Indian-origin Canadian lawmaker has urged the people of Canada and the country’s government to distinguish between the ‘Swastika’, an ancient and auspicious symbol for Hindus with the ‘Hakenkreuz’, a 20th century Nazi symbol of hate and not to put the two in the same league. On behalf of over one million Canadians of several religious faiths and in particular …

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Dismantling Global Hindutva Conference Anti-Hindu: US State Senator
3 years, 3 months ago

Dismantling Global Hindutva Conference Anti-Hindu: US State Senator

News 18  

A prominent American State Senator has strongly condemned hosting of the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference and described it as an anti-Hindu gathering as several universities asked the organisers to remove their logos from the site of the event which has generated outrage among Hindu Americans. I am condemning in the strongest possible terms the Dismantling Global Hindutva' Conference,'' he said. …

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