Religious identity

UNITED SIKHS AUSTRALIA JOINS WITH LOCAL AGENICIES TO PROVIDE COVID-19 SUPPORT

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Religion, Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Identity

For students in Australia, the Emergency Relief Services for International Students has been established by UNITED SIKHS.

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  • For students in Australia, the Emergency Relief Services for International Students has been established by UNITED SIKHS.
  • UNITED SIKHS will provide students with accommodation, groceries, living supplies, study assistance, medicines and other miscellaneous items needed.
  • Our volunteers are working with local councils and state/federal government in the best possible manner, commented Gurvinder Singh, UNITED SIKHS Australia Chapter Director.
  • About UNITED SIKHS: UNITED SIKHS is a U.N. affiliated, international non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian relief, human development and advocacy organization, aimed at empowering those in need, especially disadvantaged and minority communities across the world.

ATROCITIES AGAINST SIKHS IN AFGHANISTAN MUST STOP NOW

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Monday, April 27, 2020
Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Religion, Identity

The choices given were to convert, flee the country or face further attacks until all Sikhs are dead or gone.

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  • The choices given were to convert, flee the country or face further attacks until all Sikhs are dead or gone.
  • These threats are being taken seriously by UNITED SIKHS and have deemed the decree or fatwa as an affront to the Sikh Nation.
  • The day after the first attack, UNITED SIKHS began working on obtaining security and safety for Sikhs in Afghanistan.
  • UNITED SIKHS is thankful to Ambassador Sam Brownback and the Afghanistan government in enhancing their immediate security.

UNITED SIKHS WORK ON URGENT TIMETABLE TO SAVE AFGHAN SIKHS

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Religious identity, Sikhs, Sikhism in Afghanistan, Religion, Identity, Sikhism in Australia, Sikhism in Canada

UNITED SIKHS ACTIVITIES TO SAVE AFGHAN SIKHS March 25 - Attack on Sikhs who were praying in a Gurdwara in Kabul.

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  • UNITED SIKHS ACTIVITIES TO SAVE AFGHAN SIKHS March 25 - Attack on Sikhs who were praying in a Gurdwara in Kabul.
  • March 27- United States Ambassador to Afghanistan Ross Wilson is alerted of the urgent issue facing Afghan Sikhs March 27- United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom is alerted of the urgent issue of Afghan Sikhs March 27- UNITED SIKHS along with American Sikh Congressional Caucus contacts Congressman (D-CA) John Garamendi to condemn attacks on Afghan Sikhs March 27 - UNITED SIKHS reaches out to Canadian MPs, drawing their attention to this crisis.
  • April 1 - UNITED SIKHS contacts Pakistani Administration to request safe passage receivership into Pakistan for Afghan Sikhs April 1 - Chad Wolf, acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security is contacted by UNITED SIKHS to provide Temporary Protective Status for Afghan Sikhs requesting asylum April 1 UNITED SIKHS Australian Chapter reaches out to the Minister of Immigration to ask the Australian Government to allow Afghan Sikhs to resettle via refugee status April 2 - UNITED SIKHS Canadian Chapter launches this House of Commons petition to ask the Canadian government to bring persecuted Afghans to Canada.
  • April 3 - UNITED SIKHS send letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo to lighten immigration regulations for Afghan Sikhs applying for asylum before 10-day Islamic State ultimatum expires April 3 - UNITED SIKHS notifies Australia of attacks on Sikhs living in Afghanistan April 3 - Australia Prime Minister, Scott Morrison condemns attacks on Afghan Sikhs April 3 - Australian Chapter of UNITED SIKHS raises awareness and attention of Afghan Sikh prosecution to Australian authorities to stimulate and urge intervention April 3 Australian Chapter of UNITED SIKHS sends letter to Minister of Immigration to provide resettlement to Afghan Sikh via refugee status April 6 -UNITED SIKHS sends correspondence to Indias Administration and heads of religious infrastructure to get involved and support Afghan Sikhs ONGOING: UNITED SIKHS CONTUNUES TO WORK AND LOBBY TO SAVE PERSECTUED AFGHAN SIKHS GLOBALLY.

SIKH POPULATION RECOGNIZED IN 2020 U.S. CENSUS

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Religion, Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Articles, Sikhism

Why is participating in the 2020 Census now more important to Sikhs living in the United States, than ever before?

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  • Why is participating in the 2020 Census now more important to Sikhs living in the United States, than ever before?
  • Before 2020, the representation of Sikhs in America has not been correctly represented through census information gathering.
  • For the first time in United States history the US Census will include Sikh as a population group within the Asian racial category.
  • Please feel free to visit the UNITED SIKHS website for continuous and up-to-date information on the 2020 Census.

HISTORIC VICTORY: SIKHS TO BE COUNTED AS SEPARATE ETHNIC GROUP IN U.S. CENSUS 2020

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Religion, Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Articles, Sikh art and culture, Sikhism in the United Kingdom

UNITED SIKHS today is proud to announce that the United States 2020 Census will include coding for Sikhs, which meansthat Sikh Americans will be counted as a separate ethnic group.

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  • UNITED SIKHS today is proud to announce that the United States 2020 Census will include coding for Sikhs, which meansthat Sikh Americans will be counted as a separate ethnic group.
  • This historic announcement is the result of decades of advocacy by UNITED SIKHS at the national level on behalf of the Sikh community.
  • In order to be properly counted in the 2020 U.S. Census, UNITED SIKHS is educating the national Sikh community to write in Sikh under the ethnicity portion.
  • With the 2020 census approaching, many historically under-coded communities will be at-risk for being under-counted and under-served, said Ruben Singh, UNITED SIKHS Census Manager.

Sikhs Announce Plans for Referendum to Secede State of Punjab from India

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Punjab, India, Social groups, Sikh holocaust

*A report will be released on "The Sikhs Right of Self Determination under International Law" prepared by Global Diligence, an International Human Rights Compliance Firm.

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  • *A report will be released on "The Sikhs Right of Self Determination under International Law" prepared by Global Diligence, an International Human Rights Compliance Firm.
  • *Sikhs for Justice is instituting its Global Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to coordinate the Punjab Independence Referendum.
  • -November 1984, Sikhs were subjected to genocidal attacks throughout India during which over 30,000 were killed, thousands of Sikh women were raped, Sikh places of worship were burned and over 300,000 were displaced.
  • *Economic and natural resources of Punjab have been illegally usurped and given to other states by the Government of India, resulting in an agricultural and farming catastrophe in Punjab.

UNITED SIKHS RELEASE TIMELINE OF ATTACKS AGAINST SIKHS ACROSS AMERICA SINCE SEPT. 11, 2001

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Religion, Articles, Humans, Religious identity, Sikhs, Sikhism, Hate crime, Dalit

A general unfamiliarity with Sikhi among law enforcement figures, particularly at the local level, also contributes to incidents going unreported.

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  • A general unfamiliarity with Sikhi among law enforcement figures, particularly at the local level, also contributes to incidents going unreported.
  • To report hate crimes or incidents of bias or discrimination, contact the UNITED SIKHS helpline at1-888-243-1690 or visitour online reporting form for legalassistance.
  • UNITED SIKHS can take cases in any part of the world.For the latest information on our international civil and human rightsadvocacy, please follow UNITED SIKHS on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
  • of Public Information UNITED SIKHS is a global humanitarian charity that advocates for civil and human rights across 10chapters.

UNITED SIKHS ASSIST ELDER BRUTALLY BEATEN IN SUSPECTED HATE CRIME

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Sikhism in the United States, Religion, Religious identity, Sikhs, Ethnicity, Massacres of Sikhs, Dalit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sikhism, Khalistan movement, Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting

Immediately following the report, UNITED SIKHS notified local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI).

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  • Immediately following the report, UNITED SIKHS notified local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI).
  • "We will ensure justice is served," said UNITED SIKHS Trustee Sarndeep Singh,whovisited Mr. Singh and hisfamily at thehospital.
  • Civil and human rights violations may reported to UNITED SIKHS via their online incident form: https://unitedsikhs.org/report-hate-bias-crime-incident/ .
  • of Public Information UNITED SIKHS is a global humanitarian charity that advocates for civil and human rights across 10chapters.

UNITED SIKHS HOST MEDICAL CAMP & CLOTHING DRIVE FOR FLOOD SURVIVORS

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Religion, Sikh practices, Ethnicity, Religious identity, Sikhs, Articles, Langar, Assam

ASSAM, INDIA, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the death toll mounts to 91 this monsoon season, UNITED SIKHS continue to offer humanitarian relief for flood survivors, including a free medical camp.

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  • ASSAM, INDIA, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the death toll mounts to 91 this monsoon season, UNITED SIKHS continue to offer humanitarian relief for flood survivors, including a free medical camp.
  • "Humanitarian work is crucial to save livesand must be carried out to all survivors in need,regardless of race, religion and ethnicity," said UNITED SIKHS CEO Jagdeep Singh.
  • To date, volunteers have served fresh daily meals to more than 2,000 flood survivors every day since the disaster struck.
  • In addition to medical services and daily Langar (community meal service), UNITED SIKHS volunteers have launched a clothing drive, providing enough garments for 300 families.

Three Recommendations for Women to Become Leaders in Business

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Friday, May 31, 2019
Religion, Philosophy of religion, Articles, Jainism, Nontheism, Religious identity, Transtheism

When you are responsible for overseeing marketing and brand strategy, as Carola Jain does at Spartan, organization is very important.

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  • When you are responsible for overseeing marketing and brand strategy, as Carola Jain does at Spartan, organization is very important.
  • As you take a deep dive into your journey of becoming a successful leader in business, be sure to keep these recommendations at the top of mind.
  • All in all, remember to look at the bigger picture to ensure reaching your ultimate goal; becoming a successful leader in business.
  • The fishbat team understands the importance of business principles just as well as the nuances of the latest digital technologies.