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Hindus For Human Rights
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We advocate for pluralism, civil and human rights in South Asia and North America, rooted in the values of shanti (peace), nyaya (justice) and satya (truth).
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HfHR joins the call for the U.S. to restore funding to UNRWA, the backbone of humanitarian aid in Gaza. As U.S. Ambassador Wood stated, no agency can replace its essential government-like functions. Time to reengage and resume funding. https://buff.ly/47LPlAk#StandWithPalestine

Biden Should Restore U.S. Funding to Essential UN Palestine Refugee Agency (UNRWA) Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
Biden Should Restore U.S. Funding to Essential UN Palestine Refugee Agency (UNRWA) Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

The Biden administration should support the restoration of United States funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) consistent with the…

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Join us this Sunday, September 29th, at 3 PM for an interfaith vigil to #SaveAlMakhrour. Our Executive Director, Sunita Viswanath, will be speaking about the ongoing dispossession of Palestinians in the West Bank, where homes and lands are being seized by Israeli settlers with government approval.

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Thank you, Jhumpa Lahiri, for your principled stand in declining the Noguchi Museum award after the unjust firing of employees for wearing the keffiyeh. Your courage inspires us #PalestineSolidarity#HumanRights#FreeSpeech

Author Jhumpa Lahiri declines NYC’s Noguchi Museum award after keffiyeh ban
Author Jhumpa Lahiri declines NYC’s Noguchi Museum award after keffiyeh ban

Pulitzer Prize winner refuses to accept award from museum that fired staff for wearing emblem of Palestinian solidarity.

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Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during Jivitputrika Vrat, a festival of devotion and hope for a child's well-being. This sorrowful incident reminds us of the need for safety in moments of faith, so that love and protection continue to guide future celebrations

Dozens, Mostly Children, Drown During a Hindu Festival
Dozens, Mostly Children, Drown During a Hindu Festival

At least 46 died in a ceremony that involves bathing in local rivers and streams in Bihar State, where recent rains had raised water levels.

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We stand with the Hindu community in Sacramento as they face this disturbing vandalism. Places of worship should be sanctuaries of peace, not targets of hate. Let’s unite against bigotry and work for a more inclusive society for all.

'Hindus go back': BAPS Mandir in Sacramento vandalised 10 days after New York temple 'desecration'
'Hindus go back': BAPS Mandir in Sacramento vandalised 10 days after New York temple 'desecration'

BAPS temple in the Sacramento “was desecrated” Wednesday night with “anti-Hindu” message.

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Check out "Unseen Paths: Spirituality and Consciousness" before its Oct 18 release! Featuring friend of HfHR Umesh Kabir from Varanasi’s Kabir Ashram, sharing profound insights on spirituality. Don’t miss this unique journey! #UnseenPaths#Spiritualityhttps://buff.ly/3Bk1YGZ

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HfHR has submitted a statement to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on “A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America.” We call for urgent legislative action to protect religious & cultural minorities. Full text:

“A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America” — Hindus for Human Rights
“A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America” — Hindus for Human Rights

Statement on record from  Hindus for Human Rights (HfHR) United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing “A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America”…

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We were at Friday's powerful interfaith press conference at UN Plaza, where our own Nikhil Arur joined leaders from diverse traditions in rejecting religious nationalism. Together, we condemned the misuse of faith to justify violence and oppression. #UNGA#FaithForFreedom

UN Speaker Nikhil Arur HfHR
UN Speaker Nikhil Arur HfHR

On Friday, September 20, at 2pm, faith leaders, activists, and civil society members gathered at 777 United Nations Plaza for an interfaith press conference ...

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100 days into his third term, PM Modi faces a tough road ahead. After losing the BJP's majority in the June election, he's grappling with coalition politics while pushing his agenda for 2047. Will his strategy hold up amid growing challenges?

Narendra Modi starts losing battles
Narendra Modi starts losing battles

India’s prime minister is 100 days into his third term. He’s having a tough time

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Hindus For Human Rights
@hfhr.bsky.social
We advocate for pluralism, civil and human rights in South Asia and North America, rooted in the values of shanti (peace), nyaya (justice) and satya (truth).
85 followers4 following16 posts