Presentation of Ranjit Singh, ICAAD Advisor at the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights Forum on Minority Issues: “Beyond freedom of religion or belief: guaranteeing the rights of religious minorities” (Translated from French) At the outset, I want to thank...
As we head into 2014, ICAAD is working on four flagship projects to strengthen the rights of marginalized communities globally. Imagine places where: violence against women impacts 60-80% of all women and girls; law enforcement only documents 3% of all hate crimes;...
“Beyond freedom of religion or belief: Guaranteeing the rights of religious minorities” Highlights: Testimony Before the UN Forum on Minority Issues Upcoming Shadow Report on France Partnering with French Pro Bono Counsel Geneva, December 9, 2013 – ICAAD Advisor,...
American Exceptionalism & Hate Crimes When looking at the conception of America as an exceptional nation, a paradigm shift has occurred from a core principle of egalitarianism to that of superiority. The US foreign policy (eg drone...
Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Opens the Door to Same-Sex Marriage in California WASHINGTON DC, June 26, 2013 -In two historic decisions, the United States Supreme Court struck down the controversial Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and...
The Battle for Inclusion has been Won; FBI Advisory Policy Board Votes to Track Sikh, Hindu, and Arab Hate Crimes The more difficult battle remains: getting the FBI to accurately document hate crimes nationally. WASHINGTON DC, June 13, 2013 –After intensive advocacy...
