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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14.09.21Join IDSN for the preview screening of ‘I am Belmaya’ – a Dalit woman’s transformative journey in Nepal
Please join IDSN for an exclusive online preview of the upcoming, award-winning feature documentary I Am Belmaya, with live …
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14.09.21Dalit women and girls targets of caste-based sexual violence
On a Sunday evening in early August, a nine-year old Dalit girl went to a crematorium across the street from her dwelling in …
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09.09.21IDSN issues recommendations from the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
IDSN has issued key recommendations to the UN member states for the 48th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council (13 …
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09.09.21The EU calls on the UN NGO Committee to end “unjust” 10 year deferral of IDSN’s application
In a European Union Statement delivered by Mr. Christophe Forax, First Counsellor, at the 75th United Nations General …
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08.09.21IDSN engages with the UN Human Rights Council 47th session on caste, women’s rights and the UPR of Nepal
IDSN issued recommendations to States, contributed to statements and observed and noted caste-relevant issues presented at …
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01.09.21‘Can justice be bought?’ seminar assesses Norway’s new Transparency Act and how stakeholders can address caste discrimination in supply chains.
The event was opened by Guro Almås, senior adviser in the Church Council / Interchurch Council, who addressed the …
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14.08.21Addressing caste-hate speech in a global context: Brief and recommendations for UN and EU actors
Download the full brief and recommendations here >> The brief is based on the report Caste-hate speech: Addressing …
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13.08.21India’s health inequality severely affects Dalits
Indian society is extremely unequal. Decent healthcare is a luxury mainly available to those who can afford it. The poor and …
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03.08.21New Report: Dalits work in slavery-like conditions in India’s cotton seed production
The new report Seeds of Oppression by ARISA describes slavery-like conditions in Gujarat’s cotton sees industry. Workers, …
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07.07.21Champion of tribal (and Dalit) rights dies following imprisonment
Father Stan Swamy, 84, a courageous and dedicated campaigner for the rights of India’s indigenous Adivasi community, has died …