To Kashmir, From Around the World: |
Explore Messages From Our Vigil |
On Monday, May 19th, Hindus for Human Rights held a vigil for peace and justice in Kashmir, in which politicians, activists, artists, academics, and more shared their messages of hope for and solidarity with the people of Kashmir in the aftermath of both the Pahalgam attacks and the India-Pakistan ceasefire. We've compiled these powerful and transformative messages on our website -- watch them now at the link below. |
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We're excited to announce our newest addition to the Hindus for Human Rights team -- writer, social media manager, and cultural critic extrordinaire Vrinda Jagota.
She's joining as our NYC Advocacy Organizer, where she'll be helping to build a robust, grassroots movement against Hindutva and towards truth, justice, peace, and progressive politics across all five boroughs. |
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We're thrilled to have Aakar Patel join the Hindus for Human Rights Advisory Board! A syndicated columnist who has edited English and Gujarati newspapers, Aakar's books include 'Why I Write', a translation of Saadat Hasan Manto’s Urdu non-fiction (Tranquebar, 2014), 'Our Hindu Rashtra: What It Is. How We Got Here', a study of majoritarianism in India and Pakistan (Westland, 2020), 'Price of the Modi Years', a history of India after 2014 (Penguin Random House, 2021), 'The Anarchist Cookbook', a guide on why and how to protest (HarperCollins, 2022) and the novel 'After Messiah' (Vintage, 2023). He is Chair of Amnesty International India.
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The Many Perks of Being an HfHR Member |
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Have you been considering becoming a Hindus for Human Rights member?
Membership doesn't just make you a key part of our robust movement to resist Hindutva and promote our shared values of shanti, nyaya, and satya. HfHR membership also comes with loads of perks -- from receiving HfHR's beautiful progressie calendar to joining our vibrant working and affinity groups to starting your own chapter and more! Ready to join us? |
Saints & Sinners, Come On Out: |
The First Ever Desi Drag Night in Our Nation's Capital! |
DC, mark your calendars for June 5th! Join us at Sinners & Saints for the FIRST‑EVER Desi Drag Show in the capital!
Hosted by DC’s own Delusional Desi Diva Ani So Exotic. LA’s Rae Oblivion and Chicago’s own DCAmeron May and Abhijeet will serve you jaw‑dropping South Asian fantasy realness—get ready to be whisked away to the subcontinent for one unforgettable night. And that’s not all: after the main event, dance floor opens to your favorite Bollywood bops (plus all the best desi jams).
No cover—just pure vibes. Bring your crew and let’s make history! |
Submit Your Art to Our 2026 Calendar Today! |
Let your creative side run wild -- we're looking for artists to show their true colors and submit their works for our 2026 calendar!
We're hosting an open call for artists to submit pieces that examine the fluidity, multiplicity, and self-definition of gender within Hindu narratives, particularly in ways that challenge caste-imposed constrains on identity and purity.
The calendar reinterprets the Hindu deity-per-month model through the theme "Embodiments of Gender", exploring how divinity, identity, and justice intersect across time and tradition. Each month, a deity serves as an anchor for this exploration, illuminating how gender, caste, and communal belonging not only shape the sacred and the social but are also continually resisted, reshaped and reinterpreted – challenging hierarchies and reclaiming space within the spiritual and cultural imagination.
Ready to share your art with the world? |
Hindus for Human Rights UK at London Nakba Day Demo |
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Last Saturday, Hindus for Human Rights UK presented a bloc of Hindu solidarity with Palestine and against the ongoing genocide. Our signs, presence, and fight for freedom in Palestine was met with joy by many British Hindus, approaching us to share their delight at seeing progressive, pro-Palestine representation of our community.
That very fact is why we're proud to state: British Hindus Stand with Palestine. |
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| Faith Leaders Want Religious Groups to Recommit to Pride
Hindus for Human Rights is proud to be a part of a coalition of faith groups that have signed onto a letter urging religious groups to show their support for LGBTQ+ communities ahead of Pride Month. In the context of the Trump administration's consistent attacks on LGBTQ+ communities, it is now more urgent than ever to stand up and express solidarity with our queer brothers and sisters. |
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When Grief Defies Hate: The Courage of Himanshi Narwal
Amongst the many tragedies to occur during the Pahalgam attack, Himanshi Narwal was widowed when her husband, Indian Army Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, was killed. But amidst the sorrow and the pain, something rare happened—something powerful. Himanshi turned her pain until a call for unity: "People going against Muslims or Kashmiris, we don't want this. We want peace, and only peace." Since then, Himanshi has been met with relentless trolling online. But why? Our new blog post unpacks this and more.
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| Standing for Peace with Justice in Ukraine
Hindus for Human Rights is proud to be a signatory to a joint letter urging the U.S. Congress to support a just and inclusive peace process in Ukraine—one that centers human rights, protects civilians, and ensures accountability. As part of a diverse coalition of humanitarian and faith-based organizations, we believe diplomacy must prioritize dignity and repair for all those affected. |
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Become an HfHR Member Today! |
An HfHR membership gives you access to a community of progressive, change-oriented Hindus, our exclusive WhatsApp community, affinity groups, weekly community calls, merch discounts, local organizing groups, and more. Join today! |
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