Nach offiziellen Angaben gibt es in Indien 201 Millionen Dalits, in Bangladesch sind es 5,5 Millionen Dalits, in Nepal 3,5 Millionen Dalits.
- Dalits („die Gebrochenen“) wurden früher „Unberührbare“ genannt.
- Dalits gelten nach den heiligen Schriften im Hinduismus als „unrein“.
- Dalits werden häufig auf Grundlage des hinduistischen Kastensystems ausgegrenzt.
- Dalit ist man von Geburt an – und im Gegensatz zur Klassenzugehörigkeit, kann der Dalit seinen Status im Kastensystem nicht verändern.
Wer ist die Dalit Solidarität in Deutschland?
Die "Dalit Solidarität in Deutschland“ ist ein Netzwerk deutschsprachiger Organisationen, Gruppen und Einzelpersonen, die sich für Menschenrechte und Verbesserung der Lebenssituation von Dalits in Südasien einsetzen. Mehr...
International Dalit Solidarity Network
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24.03.21UN side-event highlights caste-hate speech
On 22 March 2021, IDSN International Associates the International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism …
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22.03.21IDSN report on caste-hate speech launched
The report ‘Caste-hate speech: Addressing hate speech based on work and descent’ was launched today by the International …
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21.03.21Side-event: The Impact of Online Caste-Hate Speech
Register for the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlduCtpj8oHdHINucCA08Rb_SiGIAXWJle Register for the event …
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06.03.21New book documents caste atrocities under Covid-19 lockdown in India
The book can be downloaded from DHRDNet here >>
The post New book documents caste atrocities under Covid-19 lockdown in India …
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02.03.21UN Special Rapporteur makes key recommendations on caste-hate speech in report on the UN Forum on Minority Issues
The Special Rapporteur on minority issues, Fernande de Varennes, has cited caste multiple times in his recent report to the …
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24.02.21UN UPR Review: Nepal receives 14 recommendations on addressing caste-based discrimination
During the 3rd Cycle of the UN Universal Periodic Review of Nepal, the country received at least 14 recommendations on caste, …
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20.02.21IDSN Recommendations for the UN Human Rights Council 46th Session
IDSN has issued and disseminated recommendations for the UN HRC46 – see the recommendations below and download a PDF version …
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21.01.21Nepal Universal Periodic Review 2021 – Fact Sheet on caste discrimination
IDSN has issued this fact sheet jointly with the Dalit NGO Federation (DNF) for the Universal Periodic Review of Nepal, …
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16.01.21Human Rights Watch World Report highlights caste discrimination in India, Nepal and Mauritania
The report covering events of 2020 highlights severe human rights violations faced by the lowest castes in the these …
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11.01.21Joint Statement: EU Should Speak Out Against India’s Rights Violations
Bilateral Human Rights Dialogue Scheduled for January 12 (Brussels,January 11, 2021) — The EU should take a strong stand …