Thursday, June 20, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Recent events in the U.S. and Canada have called into question the Indian government’s transnational repression of the Sikh community in North America. Attempts to assassinate Sikh Canadians and Sikh Americans in the countries of their citizenship have arisen. This conversation will educate attendees on this escalating trend and how right-wing Hindu nationalism in India is being used as a justification for this repression.

Opening Remarks: Stephen Schneck, Commissioner, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

Panelists:

Ria Chakrabarty is Senior Policy Director at Hindus for Human Rights, where she works on advocacy efforts in collaboration with government actors. In this role, she has led efforts in support of Indian democracy and the release of political prisoners, among other human rights-focused initiatives.

Harman Singh is Executive Director of the Sikh Coalition, the largest Sikh civil rights organization in the United States. In this leadership role, he manages day-to-day operations of the Sikh Coalition and is responsible for shaping and implementing the organization’s strategic plan.

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Hosted by Religions for Peace USA.