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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06.05.20IDSN members and associates support Dalits affected by the impact of Covid-19
IDSN members in South Asia and international associates have been quick to offer immediate response and assistance, as the …
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05.05.20New EU due diligence legislation will help Dalits in supply chains
The EU Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, has announced that the EU Commission will introduce a legislative …
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03.04.20Vulnerable workers in supply chains need urgent protection to survive impact of Covid-19
IDSN Statement – We strongly urge governments and companies with supply chains in South Asia, to take measures to urgently …
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27.03.20Saving lives by preventing discrimination in COVID-19 relief
IDSN Statement – 27 March 2020 As COVID-19 sweeps across the world it is crucial that we ensure that relief, health services …
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26.03.20IDSN Annual Report 2019
The IDSN Annual Report 2019-2020 covers key developments and activities within IDSN’s work under the thematic areas Dalit …
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23.03.20UN women’s committee raises concern over intersecting caste, religious and gender discrimination in Pakistan
The Committee’s observations are the result of an interactive process with NGOs and the state party where IDSN has also …
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20.03.20Report outlines recommendations for action on caste and gender justice in Nepal
A comprehensive report on the status of Dalit women in Nepal has been released by IDSN member the Feminist Dalit Organization …
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03.03.20Consultation: Action on caste discrimination is crucial for meeting the Global Goals
The National Consultation “Localizing SDGs through Dalit perspectives” drew together over eighty delegates from 15 states in …
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02.03.20Indian budget fails to deliver on allocations for the welfare of Dalits
The analysis highlights include: There is a continuing denial of Scheduled Castes (Dalits) & Scheduled Tribes (Adivasis) …
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25.02.20IDSN takes part in a National Stakeholder Consultation on the UN UPR in Nepal
In 25 February the IDSN Membership Coordinator took part in the National Stakeholder Consultation on the UN UPR in Nepal, …