🔔Our latest newsletter is out! Read it here 👉🏼 us1.campaign-archive.com?u=d2a06123b0... ! Read the report here 👉🏼 dahrd.org/report/preli... !

📣 Missed our webinar 'Justice on hold: Umar Khalid's story of Resistance' with Hannah van Dijcke (@hrf.org), Dr Banojyotsna Lahiri and Betwa Sharma (Article 14) ? You can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel 👉🏽 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8A... !

🚨 New Report alert🚨 Our new report on the normalisation of AI-generated propaganda in Assam electoral campaign and the role of social platforms is out! Read it here👉🏼: dahrd.org/report/preli... !

In the context of EU-India FTA, our co-founder @ritumbra.bsky.social reflects on Chapter 16, trade and sustainable development, the legal basis of the ‘Brussels effect’. But the commitments remain voluntary and rely on dialogue mechanisms. Read the piece in The Wire 👉 thewire.in/trade/eu-ind...

☕ In Brussels, DAHRD joined a discussion at the @europarl.europa.eu on the #EUIndiaFTA. Our Director, Dr. Ritumbra Manuvie @ritumbra.bsky.social, highlighted: missing key ILO protections, impact on workers & vulnerable communities, and shrinking democratic space in India.

📣 Our newsletter is out! Check out the highlights 👇🏽and read it here👉🏼https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=d2a06123b0b2827940ebca763&id=a5a673bbae !

📣Our February's overview of news from India is out! 👇🏾Read some highlights and check out the full update on our website👉🏾https://dahrd.org/about-us/advocacy-in-the-european-union/india-news-updates-archives/ !

❗️BREAKING: the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruled that Umar Khalid’s detention is arbitrary. Opinion issued. Read our full statement here👉🏾:https://dahrd.org/2026/03/17/un-experts-recognise-umar-khalids-detention-as-arbitrary/

🔔Happening tomorrow!!

👋🏽 Meet Betwa Sharma (editor of Article 14), speaker at our webinar on Umar Khalid. Sign up here to join us on March 17th👉 www.eventbrite.nl/e/justice-on...!

👋 Meet Hannah Van Dijcke (@hrf.org), speaker at our webinar on March 17th ! Sign up here 👉https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/justice-on-hold-umar-khalids-story-of-resistance-tickets-1984880592283?aff=oddtdtcreator ! #ProlongedDetention #UmarKhalid #PoliticalPrisoners #StandForJustice

Meet Dr. Banojyotsna Lahiri, speaker at our webinar Justice on hold: Umar Khalid’s story of resistance. Sign up here👉https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/justice-on-hold-umar-khalids-story-of-resistance-tickets-1984880592283?aff=oddtdtcreator ! #ProlongedDetention #UmarKhalid #PoliticalPrisoners

Khalid's 2000 days in pre-trial detention represent the erosion of India's justice system and the attempts of Modi's gov to stifle dissent. Read the piece in The Diplomat by our co-founder and ED @ritumbra.bsky.social 👉🏽https://thediplomat.com/2026/03/umar-khalid-2000-days-in-prison-without-trial/ !

📢 JOIN OUR WEBINAR: Justice on hold: Umar Khalid’s story of resistance For over five years, student activist Umar Khalid has remained in pre-trial detention. Join us online to hear his story! 📅 March 17th 21:30 IST/17:00 CET/11:00 AM EST Sign up here 👉: www.eventbrite.nl/e/justice-on... !

📣 Our newsletter is out- check it out 👉🏽https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=d2a06123b0b2827940ebca763&id=a917ce7a3e ! Read our statement on the release of Umar Khalid👉🏽https://dahrd.org/2026/02/23/joint-statement-the-international-community-must-call-for-the-immediate-release-of-umar-khalid/!

Today, Umar spends 2000 days in pre-trial detention from his arrest on 13th of September 2020. Umar was taken into custody by Delhi Police on allegations of having connection with the 2020 Delhi riots and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. #humanrights #India #CAA #modi #news

❗On 25 Feb 2026,PM @narendra-modi.bsky.social addressed the Knesset and declared that India stands with Israel “with full conviction.” This was not state diplomacy, but an endorsement of a state built on occupation, siege, genocide and the systematic theft of Palestinian land.

Dear @narendra-modi.bsky.social can you explain why the spokesperson of the alleged “largest” and “richest” political party (BJP) of “the mother of democracy” met with a holocaust denier Mr. Grzegorz Braun at the European Parliament? Did you think what happens in Parliament remains in Parliament?

❗ We (DAHRD), and @hrf.org, alongside an international coalition of Human Rights organisations, urge the international community to call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. Read the full statement 👉🏼: dahrd.org/2026/02/23/j...

📣 Our newsletter is out! Here are the highlights! Read our newsletter here 👉🏽 us1.campaign-archive.com?u=d2a06123b0...!

❗️French President Emmanuel Macron made a state visit to India, celebrating an ‘accelerating’ strategic partnership ‘without limits’. The agenda, emphasised strategic, economic, business and technological cooperation, with human rights and democratic principles completely absent from the discussions.

✊🏾Yesterday, many people gathered at the Press Club to celebrate Umar Khalid's words and courage. Read more 👇🏾and sign our statement here👉🏾: dahrd.org/2026/01/26/c... !

💌 Valentine's Day is globally celebrated as a day of love. Yet in India under BJP-RSS, it has increasingly become a site of surveillance, moral policing, and communal violence. What should be a day for love, warmth, and freedom to choose who we love has now been overshadowed by violence and fear.

📣 Our January's overview of news from India is out! 👇🏽 Check out some highlights and read the full update on our website👉 dahrd.org/about-us/adv... !

💫 Thank you for joining us last Wednesday for our event Democratic Resilience in an Era of Digital Transformation at The Press Club in Brussels! Your presence, engagement, and thoughtful contributions made this conversation truly meaningful.

📣 Our February newsletter is out! Read it here 👉🏽https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=d2a06123b0b2827940ebca763&id=1e81686678 !

🚨 In Delhi, peaceful climate protests are met with arrests and intimidation. We stand in solidarity with climate activists and civil society resisting this crackdown. We appeal civil society organisations to endorse the statement & stand with climate justice👉🏽 : dahrd.org/2026/02/03/c... !

👋 Meet Lena Slachmuijlder, speaker at our event tomorrow, who will join us to reflect on how inclusive digital approaches can strengthen democratic resilience ⚖️ Sign up here 👉: www.eventbrite.nl/e/democratic... 📍 Press Club Brussels, Rue Froissart 95 📅 4 February, 15:00–17:00

👋 Meet Prof. Dr. Rahul Mukherji, speaker at our event on February 4th, who will join us to reflect on how political institutions respond to digital pressures and power dynamics across democracies. ⚖️ Sign up here 👉: www.eventbrite.nl/e/democratic... 📍 Press Club Brussels 📅 4 February, 15:00–17:00

Today, we commemorate the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, killed by the ideological forefathers of those who rule India today. May today serve as a reminder that the fight for democracy, justice, and an inclusive India must continue. ✊🏽 #January30 #DefendDemocracy #NoToHindutvaFascism

❗️Denial of bail is denial of justice. 🚨We appeal to civil rights, human rights, and democratic organizations to endorse our joint statement condemning the denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam and calling for their release and for a fair trial. Sign here👇🏼 dahrd.org/2026/01/26/c...

✊🏼Today, we celebrate India's Republic Day! The Constitution of India, enacted on January 26, 1950, promised us justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. But promises mean nothing without action.

🔔Next speaker at our webinar on India’s Republic Day is Dr. Shamsul Islam, who will join us to talk about threats to multiculturalism and minority rights in India. Sign up here 👉 www.eventbrite.nl/e/indias-rep... and tune in! #IndianConstitution #minorities #fundamentalrights

👋Meet Prof. Nivedita Menon, who will join us on January 26th to talk about women’s rights, minority rights, and pluralism in the world’s largest democracy! Sign up here to join us online on India’s Republic Day 👉 gqr.sh/9CMN ! #IndiaRepublicDay #IndianConstitution #minorities #RuleofLaw

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! If you are passionate about human and digital rights, and motivated to advocate for justice, apply now! We look forward to receiving your application 👋🏽 For more information and how to apply, visit our website: dahrd.org/get-involved/ ! 🚨 The deadline is January 27th 2026.

We look forward to our webinar in occasion of India’s Republic Day with Prof. Nivedita Menon and Dr. Shamsul Islam! Make sure to sign up here 👉 www.eventbrite.nl/e/indias-rep... ! #IndiaRepublicDay #IndianConstitution #minorities #fundamentalrights #RuleofLaw

✨ On National Youth Day, we celebrate young people in India, honouring Swami Vivekananda’s legacy. ✊🏽 With youth making up nearly 50% of India’s population, their voices are vital.Today is a call to action to uphold peaceful protest, and to ensure young people can shape their future.

🗳️ From Brussels to New Delhi, democracies are facing similar pressures: division, disinformation, and declining trust. On 4 Feb, join us in Brussels for a talk on democratic resilience, global lessons, and EU responses. 📌 Press Club Brussels, Rue Froissart 95 🔗 www.eventbrite.nl/e/democratic...

📢 On India’s Republic Day, join our webinar with Prof. Nivedita Menon and Dr. Shamsul Islam to discuss Indian Constitution, the evolution of fundamental rights, and their role in shaping the nation’s democratic future. ✊🏽 📅 January 26th 16:30 IST/12:00 CET/06:00 EST Sign up here 👉: gqr.sh/9CMN !

💫As 2025 ends, we wish happy New Year and peaceful holidays. Despite challenges, Diaspora in Action advanced human rights through advocacy and accountability. Grateful to supporters, we recommit to resisting injustice and defending inclusive, democratic societies together with hope.🌏

✊🏽 On the 18th of December, International Migrants Day, we celebrated the strength and resilience of people who, for different reasons, find themselves leaving their country of origin.

🌍 Today, on Human Rights Day, we are reminded that human rights belong to everyone, across borders, identities, and beliefs. 🔇Yet, across India, these rights continue to face serious challenges. Read more here👇and check out our work to advance human rights in the world's largest democracy!

🚨 We are hiring! Are you looking for an internship in the field of Social Media & Communications? Do you enjoy content creation and using social media as a tool for positive change?👋 Then visit our website and apply: 👉 dahrd.org/get-involved/ ! 🚨 We receive applications on a rolling basis!

✨ Thank you for joining our event on Occupation, Identity, and Law, and a heartfelt thank you to our speakers Nadim Nashif (7amleh), @alettesmeulers.bsky.social (University of Groningen) and Prof. Helen Duffy (Leiden University) ! ✨ Stay tuned for our next events!🔔

🚨Join our speakers for a dialogue on how disinformation and propaganda have become central tools to legitimize war crimes and how international law can confront ongoing war crimes in Palestine!⚖️ Sign up here👉: gqr.sh/Za8w ! #Disinformation #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #Palestine #Justice

📣HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY!🔔 See you at our event on Occupation, Identity and Law on November 28th ! Our speakers will talk about war crimes, obstacles to justice, and dehumanizing narratives in Palestine. Sign up here 👉: gqr.sh/Za8w ! 📍 The Hague Humanity Hub 📅 November 28th, 17:00-19:00

🔔Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reflect on one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises: violence against women and girls.

📣HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY!🔔 See you at our event on Occupation, Identity and Law on November 28th ! Our speakers will talk about war crimes, obstacles to justice, and dehumanizing narratives in Palestine. Sign up here 👉: gqr.sh/Za8w ! 📍 The Hague Humanity Hub 📅 November 28th, 17:00-19:00

👋Meet Helen Duffy, speaker at our event on November 28th, who will join us to talk about the pursuit of justice. Sign up here 👉: gqr.sh/Za8w and join us for a dialogue on oppression, identity and justice! 📍 The Hague Humanity Hub 🎙️ Fireside conversation + Q&A+ networking drinks

🚨 We are hiring! Are you looking for an internship in the field of Social Media & Communications? 👋 We look forward to receiving your application! For more information and how to apply, visit our website: 👉 gqr.sh/Uh9d ! 🚨 Deadline: 5th of December