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EcoSikh joins to advance UN’s Goals to end extreme poverty

EcoSikh joined a gathering of faith leaders, the World Bank, UN officials and religious organizations from around the world in New York to find ways to realize the UN's declared sustainable development goals and the end of extreme poverty.

Special Report: Voices for India’s oppressed classes gather to remember Jaswant Singh Khalra

Sikhs, Christians, Muslims, and African American leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in a seminar hosted on Sept. 26, 2015 at San Jose Sikh Gurdwara, one of the largest outside of India.

Jathedars did not act on behalf of Sikhs to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim: says GSC

The Global Sikh Council (GSC) has condemned the decision of jathedhars to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim of Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa for causing gross offence to Sikhs.

Kartarpuri – Exploring Sikh activism through Film, Art and Discussion by NSYF UK

National Sikh Youth Federation, a UK based Sikh youth group, has announced to hold an event titled: "Kartarpuri: Exploring Sikh activism through Film, Art and Discussion" on October 24 at Paul Robeson Theatre, High St., Hounslow.

SikhRI upcoming Webinar “A Journey Towards Ghar” on Oct 10

Sikh Research Institute's upcoming website on "A Journey Toward Ghar" will be held on October 10, 2014. This webinar will be presented by Manjit Singh- an exponent and teacher of Sikh music.

Gurduara Governance program took off to a great start: Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI)

The much awaited Gurduara Governance program by the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) took off to a great start. The workshop was held on 26 September 2015 in Seattle, WA at Bellevue Community College.

UK Govt. new rules allow Sikhs to wear Dastar (Turban) on workplaces

A release by UK government says that new rules mean Sikhs across the UK will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in the workplace.

USA: Say NO to new hair sampling bill posing threat to Sikh operators

Remember last year we called on you to take a stand against religious discrimination? We are once again in need of your support. The Drug Free Commercial Driver Act is back in the House of Representatives as well as in the Senate, and poses as serious threat to Sikh truck drivers who are unwilling to cut their hair.

Sikh Human Rights group raises France Turban issue in UH Human Rights Council

The Sikh Human Rights Group wishes to draw Human Rights Council’s attention to the continuing degrading treatment of Sikh children in schools in France where the State’s inflexible narrow understanding of secularity continues to violate the dignity and self respect of Sikh children.

Brampton Sikh teen makes banking app for people in developing countries

While his fellow students are intensely focused on earning good grades and getting ahead, Gurujot Singh is thinking about how he can improve people's lives a few continents away.

California Man Sentenced to Prison for 2013 Attack on Sikh American

Last week in Fresno, California, a man pleaded no contest to a hate crime and was sentenced to 13 years in prison for brutally beating an 82-year-old man outside a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in 2013.

UK Sikhs ready to take bold uncompromising stand ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit

Participants at the Sikh Federation (UK) Annual National Sikh Convention and those watching live on TV across Europe over the weekend were told there is much speculation in the Sikh community about a possible meeting or a visit to a Gurdwara in the UK by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi as he prepares to visit between 12-14 November.

Oak Creek mayor writes book on Sikh Gurdwara slayings

There wasn't any handbook to guide Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi in the aftermath of the Aug. 5, 2012, shootings at the Sikh Gurduara of Wisconsin.

Commemorating First Sikh Gurdwara in North America

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation has organized a walking tour this weekend to highlight some of the lesser known stories of the South Asian community’s history in Kitsilano.

Langar Week goes international from Oct. 5 to 11

A press release by the organizers of “The Langar Week” says that the event of ‘the langar week’ was a huge success last year with over 30 events across the UK. The event was also supported by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband.

SikhRI Announces the introduction of the Gurduara Governance Program

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced the introduction of the Gurduara Governance Program, a one day training session aimed at current and prospective Gurduara boards, management, and decision makers.

UK Education Secretary responds to Sikh Federation UK on Dastar issue

UK's Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has warned schools must do more to ensure their uniforms respect the needs of Britain's diverse religious and cultural communities.

Leicester Gurdwara refutes information on the UK Welcomes Modi website

Following the Sikh Federation (UK) Press Release Sukhdev Singh Sangha, the General Secretary of Gurdwara Guru Amar Das Ji in Leicester has contacted Gurjeet Singh, the National Press Secretary of the Sikh Federation (UK) and is adamant that the management of the Gurdwara has not agreed to become a welcome partner for Modi’s reception on Friday 13 November.

Sikhs – Agents of Change: SikhNet Youth Online Film Festival Begins

SikhNet.com has received all of the entries for its 10th annual Youth Online Film Festival. The SikhNet Youth Online Film Festival has become a much anticipated event within the worldwide Sikh community.

Hate Crime Charges Filed in Chicago Assault after mobilisation by civil rights body

After 72 hours of mobilizing every tool in the Sikh Coalition’s advocacy toolkit, the State’s Attorney’s Office requested a meeting with our legal team and then reversed course, filing a hate crime charge.

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