Religious Freedom

Civil Rights and Interfaith Groups Intensify Opposition to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s U.S. Visit

SFI Highlights Transnational Repression and Human Rights Violations in High-Level Washington and OAS Meetings

Remembering Oak Creek, 14 Years Later

Texas Board of Education Retains Sikhism in Social Studies Standards, but Removes Cultural Observances

Analyzing Situation of Sikhs in UK after Henry Nowak’s Tragic Death | Xenophobia Against Sikhs in UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada: Sikhs Permitted to Wear Kirpan at Toronto and Vancouver Venues

Sikh Federation Strengthens Historic Ties During Strategic Visit to Azerbaijan

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Accountability from CPS and Police Over Henry Novak Murder Weapon Misinformation

Historic Breakthrough: BC Ferries Ends Discriminatory Policy for Sikh Workers

Anti-Sikh Hate on the Rise in Canada: WSO Releases Landmark National Report

WSO Canada to Launch Landmark National Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

Who Tried to Disrupt the Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand—and How NZ Sikhs Dealt With It? EXCLUSIVE Talk

U.S. House Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide, Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

Global Sikh Council Urges Immediate Reopening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

Jagmeet Singh Broke Barriers and Inspired a Generation: WSO Canada

USCIRF Calls for Sanctions as Sikh Targeting and Religious Persecution in India Escalate

BJP, RSS want Hindutva-minded people to head Educational Institutions in Jharkhand

New York City Council Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Bill

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Civil Rights and Interfaith Groups Intensify Opposition to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s U.S. Visit

August 29, 2026

Sikh Groups Oppose Mohan Bhagwat US Visit as Sikh, interfaith and civil rights organizations raise concerns over the RSS, minority rights, religious freedom and alleged transnational repression targeting Sikh activists.

SFI Highlights Transnational Repression and Human Rights Violations in High-Level Washington and OAS Meetings

August 26, 2026

Sikh Federation International raises concerns over transnational repression, human rights violations in Punjab, and the global spread of Hindutva during high-level Washington and OAS meetings.

Remembering Oak Creek, 14 Years Later

August 6, 2026

Fourteen years after the Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting, the Sikh Coalition and the Oak Creek sangat honor the seven victims, remember the survivors, and reaffirm their commitment to combating anti-Sikh hate, protecting civil rights, and practicing faith without fear.

Texas Board of Education Retains Sikhism in Social Studies Standards, but Removes Cultural Observances

June 30, 2026

While Sikhism will remain in the Texas public school curriculum following months of grassroots advocacy, civil rights groups are expressing disappointment over the removal of key cultural observances like Vaisakhi and a growing curriculum focus on Christianity.

Analyzing Situation of Sikhs in UK after Henry Nowak’s Tragic Death | Xenophobia Against Sikhs in UK

June 15, 2026

The tragic death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has been unequivocally condemned by Sikh leaders, lawmakers, and the broader Sikh world in the UK. Despite this united stance, the broader community has faced unwarranted targeting and backlash due to the background of the accused, who happened to be a Sikh.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada: Sikhs Permitted to Wear Kirpan at Toronto and Vancouver Venues

June 12, 2026

In a major win for religious freedom, FIFA World Cup 2026 venues in Toronto and Vancouver will accommodate Sikh spectators wearing the ceremonial kirpan, provided it meets specific size and safety requirements.

Sikh Federation Strengthens Historic Ties During Strategic Visit to Azerbaijan

June 4, 2026

Sikh Federation International recently concluded high-level engagements in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on Sikh history, human rights, and the right to self-determination. A formal agreement was also signed with the Baku Initiative Group to preserve Sikh heritage.

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Accountability from CPS and Police Over Henry Novak Murder Weapon Misinformation

June 3, 2026

The Sikh Federation (UK) has strongly criticized the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Hampshire Police for failing to clarify that the weapon used in the murder of Henry Novak was not a sacred Sikh Kirpan, urging politicians to stop attacking the Sikh identity based on misinformation.

Historic Breakthrough: BC Ferries Ends Discriminatory Policy for Sikh Workers

April 30, 2026

Following years of advocacy by the WSO, BC Ferries has removed discriminatory clean-shaven policies, welcoming its first fully bearded Sikh marine engineer and turbaned Deck Officer.

Anti-Sikh Hate on the Rise in Canada: WSO Releases Landmark National Report

April 21, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has released a comprehensive national report detailing a significant surge in anti-Sikh hate, bias, and harassment across the country, calling for urgent institutional action.

WSO Canada to Launch Landmark National Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton

April 17, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is set to release a groundbreaking national Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton this Saturday, detailing the impact of discrimination against Sikh Canadians based on over 1,700 survey responses.

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

January 22, 2026

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation aimed at addressing discrimination, hate crimes, and violence faced by Sikh Americans, marking a significant step toward formal recognition of anti-Sikh bias at the US national level.

Who Tried to Disrupt the Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand—and How NZ Sikhs Dealt With It? EXCLUSIVE Talk

December 24, 2025

In this in-depth interview / podcast conversation, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Sikh community leader Diljit Singh (New Zealand) about the recent attempt by a far-right fringe group to disrupt a peaceful Nagar Kirtan procession in South Auckland — and how the Sikh community and wider New Zealand society are responding.

U.S. House Resolution Seeks to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide, Referred to Foreign Affairs Committee

November 1, 2025

House Resolution 841 (H.Res. 841) introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman David G. Valadao (R–CA). The resolution seeks to formally recognize and commemorate the 1984 Sikh Genocide, marking a significant step in international acknowledgment of one of India’s darkest chapters.

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

October 4, 2025

The Sikh Coalition has expressed “anger and deep concern” over remarks made by the U.S. Secretary of Defense earlier this week in Quantico, Virginia, regarding grooming and uniform standards in the military.

Global Sikh Council Urges Immediate Reopening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

July 18, 2025

While ties between India and Pakistan remain severed at various levels, the Global Sikh Council (GSC) has strongly urged the reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, which has remained closed since May 7 following the air clashes between India and Pakistan.

Jagmeet Singh Broke Barriers and Inspired a Generation: WSO Canada

May 2, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) thanks Jagmeet Singh for his historic service as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and acknowledges his contributions to Canadian public life.

USCIRF Calls for Sanctions as Sikh Targeting and Religious Persecution in India Escalate

March 29, 2025

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has once again recommended that India be designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) due to its continued targeting of religious minorities, including Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians. The 2025 annual report highlights the Indian government’s role in fostering sectarian policies, hate speech, and violence against minority communities.

BJP, RSS want Hindutva-minded people to head Educational Institutions in Jharkhand

September 18, 2017

After completely taking over the control of educational institutions in the state of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The pro-hindutva political out Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)

New York City Council Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Bill

August 19, 2011

New York (August 18, 2011): The New York City Council yesterday enacted a law – initiated by the Sikh Coalition – that will significantly enhance religion-based protections for employees working in New York City. Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Queens) is the law’s primary sponsor.

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