UN Human Rights Office warns India’s amended Transgender law risks rolling back hard-won rights — replacing self-identification with mandatory medical verification and deepening marginalisation. Read more: thewire.in/rights/un-hu...

Montgomery County Library should not partner with VHPA, a Hindutva hate group, to shape its new Hindi-language collection. Public libraries should serve communities — not give space to imported anti-Muslim hate. Tell library& county officials to end this partnership: tinyurl.com/montgomerylibrary

As Assam heads to the polls, this earlier warning still stands: what is happening to Muslims is not incidental, but part of a larger project of exclusion and dispossession. Start with this clip, then watch all of "Right to Belong in Assam": www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccb-...

A powerful feminist take on the Iran war—refusing the false choice between imperial violence and state repression. This important interview by @ania_loomba, a friend & supporter of HfHR, explores what real feminist solidarity looks like. Read: www.jamhoor.org/read/iran-an...

The Middle East war is putting South Asian migrant workers at even greater risk. We echo @hrw in calling on governments and employers to guarantee owed wages and clearly communicate emergency plans during this crisis. www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

Assam is not just an election—it’s a warning. AI-driven disinformation, mass voter exclusion, and laws born from propaganda are reshaping democracy in real time. This is not campaigning. It’s engineered exclusion. Read the report: dahrd.org/report/assam...

From Nehruvian nation-building to Hindutva blockbusters—how has Indian cinema shaped political narratives? Join @Hindus4HR with Yousuf Saeed & Eshan Sharma. 🗓 April 12 🔗 tinyurl.com/April2026DeshVidesh

Nearly 91 lakh voters erased from West Bengal’s rolls after the SIR process. When millions are pushed off voter lists, especially from vulnerable and heavily scrutinized communities, this is not “routine revision.” It is disenfranchisement. Read more: www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...

Caste is not only enforced through ideology. It is enforced through control over marriage, kinship, and belonging. Our blog explores the long struggle over dignity and freedom in intimate life in historic context. www.hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/the-...

Islamophobia in NYC demands real policy action. On March 26, @Hindus4HR co-sponsored a City Hall briefing with @EmgageAction and @MCNNY, with support from @cmshahanahanif @VoteShekar @cmrestler @CMRitaJoseph @cmcrystalhudson and @galebrewernyc.

“There was a point when I felt despair about where India was heading. Then I found @Hindus4HR—and realized we are stronger together.” Lakshmi, Sweden 🇸🇪 Join a growing community challenging Hindutva and building hope → www.hindusforhumanrights.org/joinhfhr #MembershipMondays

Is there growing pushback against Hindu nationalist politics in U.S. spaces? Join @Hindus4HR Bay Area & @AKSC for a conversation with Pieter Friedrich. 🗓 April 9 🔗 bit.ly/AKSCTalks

Important read from @jamhoormedia: liberation is not delivered by bombs. This interview on Iran and anti-imperial feminism rejects the false choice between empire and patriarchy and speaks to struggles from Iran to India. www.jamhoor.org/read/iran-an...

Language access is a human rights issue. HfHR welcomes this resolution recognizing April as National Language Access Month and affirming that no one should be excluded from public life because of the language they speak. chu.house.gov/media-center...

Barry Cozart should be alive. Rikers is a moral failure: a place where abandonment is normalized and human dignity is denied. Close Rikers. gothamist.com/news/man-die... Gothamist

For immigrant communities like ours, the Supreme Court’s skepticism toward Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship matters deeply. This is about whether the Constitution protects equal belonging — or lets politicians decide who counts as American. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/u...

Happy Easter to all our family and friends who celebrate. May this day be filled with peace, and the quiet strength that comes from love, community, and renewal. From all of us at Hindus for Human Rights.

South Asians rallied outside the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship and reject attempts to make immigrant families perpetual outsiders. For many communities, this fight is about belonging, dignity, and the promise of equal citizenship. indiawest.com/south-asians... #BirthrightCitizenship

Millions risk losing their vote in West Bengal amid chaotic voter roll revisions—raising deeper questions about disenfranchisement and democracy in India. Read more: article-14.com/post/the-ele...

A mandir cannot stand as a symbol of devotion if the people who built it were denied safety, dignity, and care. We stand with the workers, their families, and all those demanding accountability in the BAPS Akshardham labor abuse case. Statement: www.hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/no-s...

Baithaks for Liberation -- Bringing the Conversation --- this month with Anantanand Rambachan on The Way of the Sant—exploring compassion, humility, and ahimsa as forces that confront injustice and reimagine our world. youtu.be/bG-mU53lnwE

Watch: how laws like Section 69A, defamation suits, and platform rules are shaping — and shrinking — digital dissent in India. From blocked news channels to lawsuits against creators, the space to speak is under pressure. thewire.in/media/watch-...

US government trade report identifies Indian authorities’ takedown orders to US social media firms “politically motivated”, and nationwide cyber restrictions “concerning” ustr.gov/sites/defaul...

Catch up on the latest from Hindus for Human Rights. From Selma to Spring Mela in DC, from Holi in a time of war to major movement-building and advocacy wins, our newest recap brings together what we’ve been doing, building, and witnessing. www.hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/bcaq...

This is not just rhetoric. It’s strategy. New analysis shows AI-generated posts shared by the BJP amplifying anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant hate—framing communities as “threats,” “foreigners,” and targets of so-called “bulldozer justice.” Read more: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/03...

Hindus for Human Rights joined the South Asian Coalition at the Supreme Court today on April 1 to defend birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment. We’re proud to stand with @saajco to tell the Supreme Court to protect our communities & the US Constitution. #ProtectThe14th #BirthrightCitizenship

Happy Passover. A story of freedom that echoes across traditions. May we move forward together—with care, solidarity, and hope.

Christian nationalism depends on a false binary: “secular left vs. Christian.” But millions of people of faith—including Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians & more—are showing up for dignity, democracy, and pluralism. Progressive faith is not new. Read: religionnews.com/2026/03/30/c...

Hanuman teaches us that true strength lies in service, humility, and courage. On #HanumanJayanti, may we stand with the vulnerable and use our power to challenge injustice.

📣 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... !

Faith leaders are stepping back into the streets This RNS piece captures a shift: across traditions, clergy are moving from support roles into frontline advocacy—standing with migrants, defending rights, and reclaiming faith as a force for justice. religionnews.com/2026/03/27/f...

Hundreds of people joined us for Spring Mela in DC this weekend drag, music, vendors, joy, and real conversation. Grateful to @Hindus4HR’s partners at @khushdc, to host @anisoexotic, & to performers Altair Antares and Kahani. and for space to talk about the trans bill in India.

What comes next? Join partners for the National Interfaith Town Hall: Building Momentum from No Kings on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. We’ll reflect on this moment, name the stakes, and organize for the next phase of action. Register: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/national-i...

This #MembershipMonday, a member shares why they joined HfHR: a belief in humanity, inclusivity, and human rights for all — and a commitment to opposing Hindutva and hate. Join the movement: buff.ly/zTFrBrb #HindusForHumanRights

🎙️ Pod: Hina Jilani on Pakistan, power, and the fight for human rights. Partition’s legacy, military-civilian tensions, geopolitics, and the people pushing back. 🎧 Listen: buff.ly/OJbVTjb

Join @CaribEquality this Sunday, March 29 at 11 AM as we color Little Guyana with the Phagwah Social Justice Collective! For our 10th year in the Phagwah Parade, we’re marching for joy, justice & immigrant power. Meet us at Liberty Ave & 133rd St. bit.ly/PhagwahCollective

Podcast episode: Niala Mohammad joins us to discuss the breakdown in Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, the wider geopolitical stakes, and the humanitarian crisis deepening around Afghan refugees. Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1gil...

An iftar gathering should not become grounds for fear, arrest, and prolonged punishment. The Varanasi court’s denial of bail to 14 accused raises serious concerns about due process and communal targeting. Read more: indianexpress.com/article/citi...

India’s new trans amendment bill is not protection. It is a rollback of self-identification, dignity, and rights. We stand with trans communities resisting this regressive measure. Read our statement: www.hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/hind...

On #RamNavami, we return to a story that has been retold across generations—not as a fixed ideal, but as an evolving question: What does justice look like today? Who is protected—who is left out? May this day invite reflection, courage, & a commitment to dignity & care for all.

On Bangladesh Independence Day, we remember a struggle for language, dignity, and self-determination—and those lost in the violence of 1971. Our latest blog reflects on history, genocide, and justice in South Asia. Read more: www.hindusforhumanrights.org/en/blog/bang...

Part 2 of our Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict miniseries: Salim Moheb Hakik of Abaad: Afghan Women Forward on life under bombardment, how Afghan women and girls keep building despite severe restrictions, and why hope endures. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7Jku...

Hindu nationalism is not confined to India. In Nepal, calls to restore the monarchy and roll back secularism show how majoritarian politics keeps mutating across South Asia. :https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/04/nepal-election-hindu-nationalism-monarchy-gyanendra/

A moving interview with Leslie Cagan on queer liberation, peace, justice, and a life in struggle. outfm.org/liberation/i...?

Thousands of Christians in Islamabad are facing eviction while the state calls it “development” and “anti-encroachment.” Minority communities should not be made disposable. Housing, safety, and dignity are rights — not privileges. #Pakistan #HumanRights www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...

Dhurandhar is less a film than a total environment: revenge fantasy, nationalist spectacle, streaming-era discourse machine, and box-office extraction strategy all at once. Read in our Blog www.hindusforhumanrights.org/news/how-dhu...

A powerful reflection from Acharya Raghavendra Das, a friend of HfHR and SAMA recipient, on grief, pluralism, rising hate, & the struggle to hold onto humanity in this moment. As a new year begins, he asks what duty, courage, & compassion require of us.

Organized by Hindus for Human Rights Australia & New Zealand, our Multifaith Holi: MOSAIC gathering in Sydney brought together many faiths, many communities, and many stories for an afternoon of colour, dialogue, joy, and reflection. www.indianlink.com.au/multifaith-h...

As Mahrang Baloch remains jailed, her sister carries forward the struggle for justice and visibility. A moving and urgent story on repression, dignity, and Baloch resistance. thewire.in/south-asia/p...

Who owns the Ganga? Not one community, but many. This powerful piece by Rakhshanda Jalil reflects on shared belonging, memory, and the dangerous logic of turning a river into a boundary of exclusion. thewire.in/culture/who-...