Hindus for Human Rights-ANZ is the Australia & New Zealand chapter of Hindus for Human Rights, an advocacy organization headquartered in the United States, that is committed to the ideals of multi-religious pluralism in South Asia, particularly in India, and throughout the Indian diaspora.
Hindus for Human Rights-ANZ was officially launched in March 2021. The need for an HfHR chapter in Australia &New Zealand became urgent when Australia saw a spate of violent attacks by Hindu nationalists on Sikh Australians who were demonstrating in support of Indian farmers. HfHR-ANZ works to build a progressive and inclusive Hindu platform and movement in Australia and New Zealand, one that is opposed to Hindutva and to caste and casteism.
HfHR-ANZ speaks from a Hindu perspective for shanti (peace), nyaya (justice) and the manavtha (human rights) of all communities. Our Vision is lokasangraha (universal common good) - a world where there is peace among all people, and our planet is honored and protected.
HFHR-ANZ PRESS RELEASE, Outright banning of Swastika will be hurtful: Hindus for Human Rights, oct 12, 2021
Hfhr-ANZ PRESS RELEASE, Expressing our concerns over attacks directed at Prof Mohan Dutta, SEP 15, 2021
HfHR-ANZ Press Release, Progressive Australian Hindus Reject the Vishwa Hindu Parishad-Australia (VHPA)’s Ideology of Hate, April 17, 2021