Far-right extremists across the world, from India to South America, from Europe to the United States, are drawing on race, ethnicity, and religion to construct the idea of a dangerous and unwanted “other.” As far-right extremists band together, the mounting wave of xenophobia, Islamophobia, and nativism transcends borders, manifesting in coordinated attacks on democratic institutions...
Do you work on human rights, democracy, accountability, rule of law and foreign affairs? We’d love to have you at the table. Bring a friend or two, meet old colleagues, and let’s build new alliances within this space at our recurring flagship networking event. With (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) tapas and fresh tea provided, there will...
For religious and ethnic minorities in India, the first half of 2023 has been marked by arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial demolitions of houses, allegations of illegal religious conversions, mob attacks, and lynchings. The European Parliament Intergroup on Freedom of Religion in its 2021 report considered India to be the country of most concern. The Early Warning...
On Thursday, October 12, join us to watch "Writing with Fire", a documentary by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. In a country where journalism is not considered a woman's profession, and where press freedom ranks 161 worst worldwide, Dalit women launched the local weekly Khabar Lahariya, which quickly gained in popularity. Barely initiated into journalistic...
With the Digital Services Act, civil society has a tool to Big Tech accountable for their role in spreading online hate and incitement to violence in the EU - but can it also be a tool for people in India and the rest of the world? On November 7, our Executive Director Dr Ritumbra Manuvie...
Ten years in solitary confinement. Ten years of shuttling from one bail plea to another. Endless health ordeals, systematic discrimination. The custodial death of 32-year old co-accused Pandu Narote. The shocking overnight reversal of an acquittal order. The life and trials of GN Saibaba and his co-accused remind us of the extent the repressive Indian...
2024 has been called the great election year and for good reason. This year, over 2 billion voters will head to the polls in 50 countries. In India, often referred to as ‘the world’s largest democracy,’ 969 million registered voters will head to the polls starting April 19, over the span of more than a...
Dive deep into the state of human rights and democracy in India with a unique, facilitated discussion at The Hague Humanity Hub, this Just Peace Day. This event will bring together visitors, activists from NGOs based in The Hague and academics with extensive knowledge of India’s civic space to explore topics often overlooked despite India’s...
During this event, we introduce our recent report In the Name of Cow: State of Haryana Dispatch, which explores the phenomenon of cow vigilantism gone viral. What used to be an isolated phenomenon, lynching and other violent attacks committed against religious minorities accused of consuming cows or transporting them for consumption, has now exploded across...
Webinar: The role of faith leaders in peace-building Interfaith Harmony Week is observed each year during the first week of February after it was first suggested by King Abdullah II of Jordan to the United Nations 15 years ago and adopted by the UN General Assembly. During this week, various governments, NGOs, faith leaders and...
Lawmakers are shaping and implementing the EU’s digital policy with increasing emphasis on safeguarding the rights of EU residents. However, the safety and rights of minorities and those on the move like migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are compromised. This oversight has a devastating impact on digital rights, human rights, and non-discrimination. In this meet-up,...
Halting the erasure of cultural heritage: the role of international institutions and NGOs In 2001, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan was destroyed by the Taliban. Its destruction was an effort to erase the country's pre-Islamic history, which drew international condemnation after two Buddhist statues that possibly dated back to...