United Sikhs

United Sikhs congratulate US President Barack Obama on his 2nd victory

Ludhiana (November 8, 2012): United Sikhs, a US based NGO and humanitarian aid organization, has offered congratulations to US President Barack Obama and the new members of Congress on their election victories on November 6, 2012.

United Sikhs gets recognized for advocacy and Humanitarian aid

Ludhiana (November 08, 2012): It is learnt that Jesse Jackson from the “Rainbow PUSH Coalition” has recognized the "United Sikhs" with a Humanitarian Award for its remarkable work in the field of Advocacy and Humanitarian Aid.

Hurricane Sandy – Sikhs working with other agencies in relief operations

New York, USA: Many parts of the Unite States are hit by a sandy storm and according to reports Sikh groups are working closely with the Office of Emergency Management and State VOADs to track the impact and providing relief services .

United Sikhs initiates community outreach: Opens Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Greater Los Angeles Area

Tustin, California (October 15, 2012): According to a newsletter released by the United Sikhs, the NGO has opened the Guru Nanak Food Pantry in Los ...

Death threat received by a Sikh resident of Milwaukee; Matter is reported to Local police, FBI & other authorities

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: According to information released by United Sikhs, a NGO, it's helpline named UMEED received a call on September 03, 2012 of information of a death threat given to a Sikh resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "We are keeping the identity anonymous to protect this individual" said United Sikhs.

California – United Sikhs want Sikhism be included in school curriculum

California (August 28, 2012): Taking another step forward to make the world acquaint with the distinct identity of Sikhs who were being subjected to hate crime post 9/11, United Sikhs, a NGO, has begun a drive to press upon California government to add Sikhism in school curriculum.

Brutal beating of a 72 year old Sikh man in NJ, followed by arrest for keeping Kirpan, an article of Sikh faith

Ludhiana (August 24, 2012): According to reports received from Paterson, New Jersey a 72 year old Sikh man named Avtar Singh who is a gas station owner and one of the founding members of Glen Rock Gurdwara in New Jersey, was brutally beaten by his neighbour, Edward Koscovski, who owns a car business in Paterson (New Jersey) and shares a common driveway with Avtar Singh.

United Sikhs condemns terror strike on Sikh Gurudwara in Wisconsin, USA

Wisconsin, USA, (August 05, 2012): In a statement issued on August 05, 2012 the Untied Sikhs has strongly condemned the shooting of innocent Sikhs attending a morning prayer service today at a Gurdwara (place of worship) in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek.

CAPAC Reacts to Shooting at Sikh Temple Gurudwara in Wisconsin

Washington, DC (August 05, 2012): Earlier today, a shooting occurred at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, that left seven dead and others wounded. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in reaction to this tragic event:

Prayers and condolences for victims of Wisconsin Sikh Temple attack

Mark Paul Arabo, President & CEO, Neighborhood Market Association - “On behalf of our 2,000 members and 21,000 employees in CA, AZ, and NV; we offer our deepest and most sincere condolences. We are deeply saddened by the despicable acts of the shooting today at the Wisconsin Sikh temple. We hope the law enforcement community catch these criminals who have caused this pain and justice is served.

List of names of Sikhs killed in US domestic terror strike released by United Sikhs

Ludhiana (August 06, 2012): Six Sikhs were killed during yesterday's tragic incident of indiscriminate firing by a person in Sikh Temple Gurudwara at Wisconsin, USA. Though the names of deceased are not disclosed by US authorities yet, an NGO named United Sikhs, has posted a list of names of Sikhs killed in the apparent act of US domestic terror.

Event report: Fourth Annual Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference 2012 organized by United Sikhs

New York, USA (April 28, 2012): It is learnt from a release issued by Mejindarpal Kaur, Legal Director,International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy (ICHRA), that the United Sikhs' Fourth Annual Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference held at the United Nations Church Center, this Tuesday on the 24th of April. The delegates from around the globe raised and discussed pressing issues facing the Sikh community.

United Sikhs want UK Govt to call India to abolish death penalty

London, UK (April 21, 2012: United Sikhs handed the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, a letter on Monday asking him to call on India to abolish the death penalty and to free Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing the death penalty.

Sikhs win turban case against France at the United Nations

Bobigny, France (12 January, 2012): The UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has concluded that France had violated the religious freedom of 76 year old Ranjit Singh when he was asked to remove his turban for his ID photograph. This was disclosed today at a media conference, in Bobigny (near Paris), by the United Sikhs legal team, who had filed a communication on behalf of Ranjit Singh to the UNHRC in December 2008.

UNHRC’s decision in France turban case widely applauded world-over

Ludhiana, Punjab (January 13, 2012): Yesterday's decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee uplifting Dastar/Turban ban in France is widely welcomed by various Human rights activists, Sikh organizations, lawyers and rights bodies. Sikh Siyasat Network was able to collects comments of various prominent persons on this matter.

France turban Ban Case: UNHRC asked France to ensure measure against violation of religious freedom; Its’ victory against Ban – United Sikhs

Paris, France (January 12, 2011): This news is would bring great relief for the Sikhs living in France and elsewhere in Europe that the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) has asked France to submit a report by March 15 on measures it is planning to take against violation of religious freedom of Ranjit Singh (76), who was asked to remove his turban while taking photo for an identity card.

Sikh attacked at Fresno airport, Sikhs in deep shock

Fresno, California (December 8, 2011): A 56 year old Sikh preacher, S. Anup Singh was attacked by a 26-year-old white man named Mitchell Dufur at ...

United Sikhs won Chase the community giving contest on Facebook

New York: United Sikhs has won the $250,000/- 'Chase Community Giving' contest on Facebook with a margin of 4969 votes from its closest contestant. The NGO received a total of 22,685 votes. The top eligible charity receives $250,000 and the remaining 99 top charities earn $25,000 through $100,000 awards.

Airport Authority lifts Kirpan Ban

Amritsar, Punjab (June 07, 2011): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has today lifted the ban it had imposed in April on the wearing of a Kirpan by employees working on the airside at the Sri Guru Ramdas International Airport, Amritsar, following a campaign by the UNITED SIKHS and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

United Sikhs objects to ban on wearing kirpan by airport staff

Amritsar, Panjab (May 14, 2011): United Sikhs has called on the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), that provides security at all Indian airports, to revoke ...

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