Sikh Diaspora

WSO (Canada) Concerned by Racist Graffiti Found at Fatal Alberta Motel Fire

The World Sikh Organization expresses its grave concern after reports that a fatal fire at an Alberta motel may be connected to racist graffiti found at the scene.

Save Punjab Rally in NY: Protest outside United Nations’ headquarters over India-Pakistan tensions

Several activists belonging to the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) held a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York to raise their concerns over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and its impact on the lives of the people in Punjab.

Edmonton (Canada) High School Allow Sikh Students to Wear Kirpan

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Sahib Singh Bains return to high school in Edmonton after he was told his kirpan was a weapon and would not be permitted in class.

United Sikhs Continues its Emergency Preparedness Efforts in Southern California

On the 2nd of October 2016, United Sikhs Aid held its "Emergency Preparedness for the Gurudwaras Workshop" at the Sikh Center of Orange County (SCOC) at Santa Ana, CA.

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh reintroduced bill for Sikh motorcycle helmet exemption

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) introduced a bill today calling for an exemption to motorcycle helmet laws for turbaned Sikhs.

Kashmiri and Sikh Diaspora in New York Stage Demonstration Against Atrocities in Kashmir

As per media reports, hundreds of Kashmiris and Sikhs recently staged a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in New York to condemn the killings of Kashmiri youth by Indian forces.

Sikh Coalition Updates about Anti-Bullying Law passed by California

As per Sikh Coalition update, California Governor Jerry Brown on September 25 signed AB 2845, a bill intended to combat bullying and discrimination in California public schools, into law.

Observations and advice to voters on elections in Punjab in 2017 by Sikh Federation UK

London: Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh activists group, has issued a document compiling ‘observations and advice to voters on elections in Punjab in ...

Lifting of the ban of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) is a Key Achievement: Sikh Federation UK

The Sikh Federation UK recently held "National Sikh Convention" in Wolverhampton. The diaspora body of Sikhs in England, has issued a 50 page booklet to highlight its key achievements in last 12 months.

Kashmiri Human Rights Defender Khurram Parvez Released, Detained Again

Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez has been detained a second time, after a court ordered his release from administrative detention on Tuesday.

Sikh Diaspora groups Calls for Immediate Release of Kashmiri Activist Khurram Parvez

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed its concern at the detention of Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez.

Man Spying for Indian intelligence Agencies charged in German

The German authorities have reportedly charging German citizen with espionage for passing confidential information to an Indian intelligence agency. The accused was arrested in February this year.

Sikh Federation UK Expects UK government to make progress on challenges faced by British Sikhs

London: Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh organization, marked it’s foundation day recently. Sikh Federation UK has issued a detailed press release, which reads as ...

Sikh Federation UK and Dal Khalsa to work in collaboration for Sikh Freedom

"Dal Khalsa and Sikh Federation UK have forged an alliance to work together to pursue the struggle for rights and freedom of Sikh people in India as well as at international level" states a written press release issued by the Dal Khalsa today.

Sikh Research Institute Honors the Legacy of Bhai Vir Singh

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is organizing the first diaspora conference in honor of Bhai Vir Singh to celebrate his lifetime achievements.

Kirpan-carrying Sikhs told to leave store in Canada

Two elderly Sikh men were stopped by staff and security at a store in Canada and told they could not enter with their kirpans.

Sikh Federation UK supports those arrested by police at Leamington Gurdwara

While criticising the police action against some Sikhs who were reportedly protesting against an 'inter-faith marriage the Sikh Federation UK has extended support to those arrested by the police at Leamington Gurdwara.

Badal Dal High Profile Delegation in UK; Sikh bodies refuse to hold talks

As per a release by Manjinder Singh Sirsa, senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), a high level delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal Badal is in England to counter alleged "false and malicious" propaganda of opposition party's the Congress and APP in Punjab.

Fresno City Council recognizes Sikh Genocide 1984 through official resolution

Fresno: The Fresno City Council voted Thursday (September 02) night to recognize the 1984 killings of thousands of Sikhs in India as a genocide. The ...

Sikh Research Institute to hold Webinar on “Investment and Sikhi”

A beginners guide to investing in the stock market in the most efficient way possible and ethically sound. We will explore misconceptions about investing and also give you some strategies on how you can start today.

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