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New York, NY: Kashmiris in the diaspora, South Asian allies, faith leaders and solidarity groups will gather outside the United Nations headquarters on Friday, September 27, 2019 to protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing blockade and human rights violations in Kashmir. PM Modi is expected to speak at the 74th session of the United […]
Given the escalation in human rights violations against Kashmiris, SWK requests the HRC to act swiftly and immediately to demand an end the communications blockade, ease travel restrictions and urgently restore access to essential medical supplies. Given credible reports of torture, the letter also asked HRC to demand the release of all individuals who are […]
September 25, 2019: Over 450 academics in wide-ranging fields from across the United States are calling on India to immediately lift the communication blackout and siege imposed in Kashmir and grant Kashmiris the right to self-determination. In a letter, professors, researchers and scientists demanded the Indian government cease the communications blackout in Jammu and Kashmir, […]
On September 20th 2019, artists from Stand With Kashmir & The Sanctuaries convened a panel and art installation at the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, part of the Smithsonian museums of international and modern art. Highlighting the theme of ‘Resist to Exist’, the installation included collaborative pieces and a new work from British-Kashmiri artist Sumaya […]
Stand with Kashmir joins thousands in historic UN protest and vigil
Stand With Kashmir extends appreciation and thanks to the people of Punjab
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Tom Lantos Commission Holds Historic Congressional Hearing on Human Rights Abuses in Kashmir
Rashida Tlaib introduces and sponsors House Resolution 724, the “Condemning the Human Rights Violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir” bill.
Congressional Resolution (H. Res. 745) Urges the Indian Government to Immediately End Human Rights Abuses in Kashmir