Source: Times of India CHANDIGARH: Policemen involved in human rights violations by indulging in activities like fake encounters in Punjab during the days of militancy do not deserve protection of law to avoid prosecution, the Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled. It also directed conducting of day-to-day trial of such policemen and filing of [...]

“Where does your Government stand on the question on genocide in 1984”- Sid Ryan Sid Ryan human rights defender, activist, and leader. The president of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL), an organization that represents over a million workers, is an individual committed to social justice. Over the past years he has been outspoken on [...]

WSO is currently offering two internships for summer 2012.  The deadline to apply has been extended to May 4, 2012.  The following internships are available: Internship at the Khalra Centre (New Delhi, India) Legal Internship for law students 1)  KHALRA CENTRE INTERNSHIPS An internship with the Khalra Centre is a challenging and interesting experience for [...]

  Source: BBC News   Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been accused of “inciting” anti-Sikh riots [Genocide] in 1984 India’s top investigating agency has accused a senior Congress Party leader of being involved in a conspiracy of “terrifying proportion” with the police during anti-Sikh riots in 1984.   The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told a [...]

HOW IT ALL BEGAN When The Sikh Activist Network launched it’s social media campaign to Abolish The Death Penalty, our aim was to create awareness about the archaic and barbaric practice of the Death Penalty in India.  We wanted to highlight the many years of injustice, genocide and impunity carried out by the Indian State, [...]

#EndRacism “I am not an Extremist” Social Media Campaign has brought young people of all faiths together to denounce racial stereotypes spread by select members of the mainstream media.  It was an organic movement launched by Sikh Youth from the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada, and the Sikh Activist Network endorses this initiative. What Was The [...]

“The death penalty is the ultimate denial of human rights. It is the premeditated and cold-blooded killing of a human being by the State. This cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment is done in the name of justice.”- Amnesty International [...]

Those Who Did Not Respond:  Those Who Did Respond:   How do you envision the NDP carrying on the legacy of Jack Layton, Human Rights and how will you continue to work with us on the 1984 Sikh Genocide?   How do you envision the NDP carrying on the legacy of Jack Layton, Human Rights [...]

Note: In the coming days, the Sikh Activist Network will release a Questionnaire consisting of 3 questions with the responses of each leadership candidate that participated. The questionnaire focuses on 3 themes: Sikh Youth, Human Rights/1984, and Sikhi. [...]

SAFAR, The Sikh Feminist Research Institute is hosting a leadership conference open to high school age girls to meet with Sikh women who have careers in various fields. This is an amazing opportunity for young Sikh girls to build links for networking, mentorship and leadership while inspiring the next generation of our Sikh sisters. The Sikh [...]