Human Rights in India – Senator Janet Rice speaks in the Australian Parliament February 2021

Text of speech on human rights violations in India by Janet Rice, Australian Greens Senator, in the Australian Federal Parliament on 23 February 2021.

Australia, Like the Rest of the World, Is Watching the Rise of Authoritarianism in India

Australians are becoming aware of the growing elements of fascism thriving within BJP’s version of democracy.

21 MEPs sent a letter to the Prime Minister of India asking the release Stan Swamy SJ

With the advocacy efforts of JESC Secretary for European Affairs, Martin Maier, 21 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the main political Groups sent a letter to the Prime Minister of India.

UK MPs suggest human rights conditions imposed in UK-India trade deals

Several British MPs have called for human rights provisions to be included in any future trade deal with India, after debating in the House of Commons the persecution being experienced by minorities.

Australia: Greens MP Tables Motion Against CAA, Calls for Review of Trade Links With India

Australian politician and Greens party MP David Shoebridge recently tabled a motion in the New South Wales parliament’s Legislative Council, calling for greater attention to India’s Citizenship Amendment Act and the Modi government’s reaction to the protests against it.

European rights body calls for probe into human rights violations in India

Maria Arena, the Chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights, on Monday expressed “great concern” over India’s deteriorating rule of law faced by “marginalised communities, religious minorities, particularly Muslims, a vocal and vibrant civil society and critics of government policies” for a long time.

British MPs, Prominent Figures Condemn Modi Regime’s ‘Dictatorial Agenda’

Over 200 prominent citizens from the United Kingdom – artists, journalists, lawyers, politicians and over 50 senior academics – have … More

Australian Senator blasts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over human rights abuse

Greens Senator Larissa Waters raised the issue of human rights abuse in India in her speech in the parliament last … More

From USA (NY): Letter to Consul General of NY On the Occasion of Indian Independence Day 2020

Congratulations on your appointment as the new Consul General of India, New York. We are very pleased to welcome you to the great city of New York and in a very important role.