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From Sikh Coalition Sikhs, Muslims and Jews: Who invests more in civil rights? Have you contributed your dasvandh [ https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1744 ] yet? Based on statistics published by the Pew Research Center, U.S. Census Bureau, and Guidestar...

This past Friday, the White House hosted the first-ever policy briefing on Sikh civil rights issues. Amardeep Singh, Director of Programs for the Sikh Coalition and Commissioner for the White House Initiative on Asian American and Pacific Islanders, opened the event with a jakara, a...

Civil society members to check supply of drugs Gagan K Teja/TNS Patiala, January 7 To check distribution of free drugs and liquor in the assembly elections, the Civil Society against Drugs (CAD), Punjab, under the leadership of senior advocate HS Phoolka, would appoint two...

How Lokpal Bill can curb the politicians, Existing System 1.No politician or senior officer ever goes to jail despite huge evidence because Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) and CBI directly come under the government. Before starting investigation or prosecution in any case, they have to take...

UNITED SIKHS Formally Launches the 2010 Global Sikh Civil & Human Rights Report at the UN Church Center Highlights: 2010 Global Sikh Civil & Human Rights Report was formally launched in March at a press conference and panel discussion at the UN Church Center in New York City. Panelists...

Rajdeep Singh – Director of Law and Policy, The Sikh Coalition On the morning of April 4, 2011, it was my privilege to accompany Sikh youth activist Gurwinder Singh to Capitol Hill, where he was due to give a presentation about his experience with school bullying and his efforts to combat it...

Sparring, but few fireworks at Muslim civil rights hearing By Michelle Boorstein and Felicia Sonmez, Tuesday, March 29, 9:59 PM It was 90 minutes shorter, with noticeably less security and media attention — and fewer fireworks. But Sen. Richard J. Durbin’s hearing Tuesday on Muslim civil...

Formal Launch of Global Sikh Civil & Human Rights Report at United Nations Church Center, New York: Press Conference/ Expert Panel Speakers March 28, 2011 1pm Please RSVP for the Event: Details Provided Below New York, NY: UNITED SIKHS would like to invite you to the release of the 3rd Annual...

The newly elected California Governor and the Attorney General are opposing the civil and economic rights of Sikh-Americans to work as prison officers in the state, a rights groups has alleged. "The State's decision to not just tolerate but to support this violation of civil rights is...

Press Release from United Sikhs 2010 Global Sikh Civil & Human Rights Conference Day 1 Role of Women in Protecting the Sikh Identity Highlights: UNITED SIKHS presents the first in the series of updates on the 2010 Global Sikh Civil & Human Rights Conference. On Friday night...

Sikh community addresses civil & human rights issues at the global conference in Canada SURREY (BC), Canada: Sikh leaders, community members and prominent civil and human rights advocates from around the world gathered in Surrey to address issues that most affect Sikhs worldwide at the 3rd...

Watch the conference live here. Friday, December 17, 2010 Time:5:00pm to 10:00pm Location:Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, 7050 120th St, Surrey, British Columbia Topic: The Role of Women in Protecting the Sikh Identity Movie: Harvest of Grief Speakers: Becky Monroe Acting Director, U.S...

The Sikh Coalition Avaaz November 19, 2010 This is a Sikh Coalition Press Release. http://www.sikhcoalition.org/documents/Bay_Area_Civil_Rights_Agenda.pdf Bay Area Civil Rights Report Highlights Local Sikh Issues Fremont, CA (November 2010) - "As a mother, I will repent for the rest...

Make your voices heard, your opinion counts! Complete the 2010 Global Sikh Civil Rights Survey! November 11, 2010, 9:10 am by rucha Every year since 2008, UNITED SIKHS compiles a report where a community across borders voices their opinions on the current practices, future policies and the...

WASHINGTON - In an evening of fanfare and fundraising in the nation’s capitol, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund highlighted its accomplishments and recognized those who went above the call of duty in fighting for civil right. Founded in 1996 as a volunteer organization...

Protecting Our Right to Kakaars: UNITED SIKHS Works Across the Country to Address Civil Rights Violations http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-12-10-2010-00.html Protecting Our Right to Kakaars: UNITED SIKHS Works Across the Country to Address Civil Rights Violations...

In hopes of protecting students from religious discrimination, two U.S. lawmakers have introduced legislation that would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include religion to Title VI, which already prohibits discrimination based on "race, color, or national origin." Several...

SALDEF Honors Civil Rights Leader and Oregon State Representative SALDEF is pleased to announce the first two awardees to be recognized at the 2010 SALDEF National Gala to be held in Washington D.C. on October 16, 2010. We will honor Mr. Wade Henderson of the Leadership Conference on Civil...

PARIS: The Sikh Organisation for Prisoner Welfare (SOPW)denounces the illegal abduction and detention of Sikh Civil Rights campaigner Pal Singh in Punjab, India. Balbir Singh Bains Chairman of the Sikh Organisation for Prisoner Welfare said the 54 year old French National, who has...

Important Updates from Sikh Coalition (forwarded by email) *Sikh Coalition Publishes Federal Policy Priorities and Recommendations** * To supplement its expanded federal advocacy efforts, the Sikh Coalition has published a document for the U.S. Congress and federal policymakers entitled...