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Apply for the Advocacy & Humanitarian Aid Academy- BE ONE OF EIGHT

Be one of eight to attend the Advocacy and Humanitarian Aid Academy (AHAA), a five-day training program starting July 6th to July 10th, 2015. The Academy is designed exclusively for students and young professionals. Applicants must be 17 or older to participate in the program.

USA: New Jersey authorities seek formal apology for removing Sikh’s turban for Driver’s Licence Photo

A news update by United Sikhs says a Sikh named Samitter Singh has received a written apology from the Motor Vehicles Commission in New Jersey in response to violation of his religious freedom.

FBI Takes Steps to Include Sikhs in Hate Crimes Tracking Program

The FBI’s new training manual contains a section to distinguish between anti-Arab, Anti-Hindu, Anti-Muslim, and Anti-Sikh hate crimes. This includes special considerations to be taken by the law enforcement when working with victims from these communities.

United Sikhs’ activism prevented bill requiring Sikh operators to provide hair sample

An update by the United Sikhs says the Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2013 (H.R. 3403) was a bill proposed on October 30, 2013 by Congressman Eric "Rick" Crawford (R-AR) who introduced the Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2013. The bill proposed to allow motor carriers to force a Sikh operator to provide a hair sample.

Reforms to Federal Racial Profiling Guidance Continue to Negatively Impact Sikh Community: United Sikhs

United Sikhs has expressed deep disappointment over the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) revisions to the federal racial profiling guidance. A released by the Untied Sikhs says that the US based NGO is specifically concerned by the exemption allowing law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue profiling our communities behind a veil of national security investigations.

Unprovoked Attack- Investigation Continues as Sikh Man, Father of Three Stabbed to Death in California

California,USA: On Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 8:40 a.m., Labh Singh Nigah, 55-years-old, was walking in Sierra Linda Park when he was stabbed to death. Singh, a resident of Oxnard, was killed shortly after dropping off his son to his elementary school.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office writes to Dept. of Corrections in Sikh Turban removal case

New York, USA: Mr. Gurbhej Singh Sandhu, an elderly Sikh gentleman, had his religious freedom violated by the New York City Department of Correction (DOC). Mr.Sandhu visited Rikers Island Correctional Facility on numerous occasions since February 2012 to meet with his son, who was serving a sentence at the facility. Mr.Sandhu was made to remove his turban on every occasion he went to meet his son at Rikers Island, including on November 13, 2013.

Legal Victory: Belgian Supreme Court overturns ban on turban in GO school

St Truiden, Belgium: The Belgian Conseil d’Etat has upheld the freedom of religion of Sikh students by overturning the ban on the Sikh Turban in a GO school, which is part of a large group of schools attended by many Sikh students in the Flemish part of Belgium.

United Sikhs want Kirpan to be accommodated at California Courts

United Sikhs took Gursant Singh’s case and issued demand letters to the Court Executive Officer, Ms. Mary Beth Todd and Judge Susan. E. Greene of the court, requesting religious accommodations for initiated Sikhs carrying kirpans into their courthouse. The letters explained the significance of the kirpan to Sikhs and cited numerous examples of other government buildings and successful cases where accommodations for kirpans were granted.

SGPC, United Sikhs, Khalsa Aid engage in humanitarian aid in flood hit Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is facing one of the worst flood situation of past several decades and there is a dire need of help to millions who have been affected by this calamity. Various Sikh bodies, including Amritsar based Shriomani Gurdwara Prabhadak Committee (SGPC), UK based Khalsa Aid and US based United Sikhs, are engaged in providing humanitarian in flood hit areas.

Another Sikh Identity Victory on eve of 9/11 Anniversary

Raleigh, North Carolina (September 12, 2014): The Personal Defense & Handgun Safety Center, a shooting range and gun shop in Raleigh, North Carolina, prominently displayed a poster with the title "Are you prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse?" The poster contained images meant to scare the general population and depicted "scary" characters. Unfortunately, two of "zombies" wore turbans and sported beards, easily confusable for Sikhs.

United Sikhs launches Kashmir Relief Mission; Issues appeal for Donations

Srinagar, Kashmir (September 10, 20140): A state of emergency has been declared in Kashmir as the areas of Jammu, Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian and Anantnag are battling one of the worst floods in decades. Jammu is located in the mountainous vicinity and fears are growing for victims as the weather will soon be turning cold.

Raleigh Police Department Agents Complete First Ever Sikh Cultural Awareness Training

Raleigh, North Carolina (September 09, 2014): United Sikhs and the Sikh Gurudwara of North Carolina (SGNC) have announced the completion of the first ever Sikh Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training for the Raleigh Police department.

Sikh Awareness Program Created for Over 70K First Responders in New Jersey

Trenton, New Jersey, USA (September 06, 2014): According to a release by the United Sikhs, US based NGO collaborated with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to create a Sikh Cultural Sensitivities Training program.

USA: Legal Victory – Veteran’s father now permitted to wear turban when visiting son

Pennsylvania, USA (August 28, 2014): As per a release by US based civil rights organization, United Sikhs, [l]ast year, the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania USA refused to allow an elderly Sikh gentleman to visit his son, a United States Military Veteran, without removing his turban.

United Sikhs seek donations for Drug De-Addiction Program in Punjab

The state of Punjab is slowly being eradicated due to the on-going drug epidemic that is increasing day by day. Media reports suggest that Punjab is in crises mode and that at least 73% of the state’s youth between 16-35 is currently addicted to drugs, declared by Guru Nanak University, Punjab.

USA: NGO calls upon the Sikh Victim of Hate Crime, Bullying, Profiling, or Employment Discrimination to take out survey

New York, United States (June 02, 2014): It is learnt that the United Sikhs has been conducting a survey to gauge how many Sikhs in United States of America (USA) were actually reporting their victimization, whether a hate crime, bullying in schools, profiling (by airport TSA officials or otherwise), or employment discrimination.

United Sikhs’ goodwill walkers covered 300 Kms to raise donations for humanitarian works

According to a newsletter by the United Sikhs: [s]ix valiant walkers accomplished an unbelievable journey to raise awareness and goodwill among the races and raise funds for United Sikhs humanitarian aid projects for underprivileged children all over the world, as well as raising funds for the Gurpuri Foundation, that cares for many orphans and children in need in South East Asia.

New report shows increasing hate attacks on Sikhs

Washington, United States (May 21, 2014): A major report to be released today in Washington, D.C. highlights the rising number of incidents of hate, violence, and bias against Sikhs worldwide.

United Sikhs to release Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Report

Washington, DC (May 11, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the a US based Sikh NGO, United Sikhs, will be releasing Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Report on May 21, 2014. The report will be released during an event to be held at 1539 Longworth Building, Washington, DC.

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