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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.