Dalit killings in Nepal spark outrage over caste discrimination
Kathmandu, NepalThomson Reuters Foundation Ever since the death of a young Dalit man killed along with five friends in what activists called a “caste-based massacre”, Nepalis have been taking to streets to demand an end to a form of discrimination that remains rife years after it was outlawed. The protesters have not turned out in […]
Essay: India’s coronavirus pandemic shines a light on the curse of caste
In an article first published on The Conversation, SUMIT GANGULY, of Indiana University, says he’s not surprised that India’s Dalits are among those worst affected by the coronavirus crisis in India given the caste system which still operates in the nation…
Indian Catholic bishops reaffirm support of Dalits
Indian Catholic bishops have reaffirmed their support of the Dalits, also known as “untouchables”. Gathering in Bangalore for the assembly of the Indian Bishops’ Conference, Catholic news agency Fides reports that the bishops said the church should not only promote development programs and social inclusion of the Dalits, but is also called to a deeper understanding […]
INDIA: CATHOLIC BISHOPS VOW TO END MARGINALISATION OF DALITS IN CHURCH
ABIGAIL FRYMANN, of World Watch Monitor, reports on moves within India’s Roman Catholic Church to ensure discrimination against Dalits will not be tolerated…