Dear HJC members,
We need your support to condemn the large scale atrocities happening in Bangladesh by signing on to the letters provided below, addressed to the Government of Bangladesh and to the US Congress.
Thank you for your prompt attention,
Hindu Jewish Coalition
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From: Mihir Meghani (HAF) <
mihir@hinduamerican.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 5:46 PM
Subject: Support human rights in Bangladesh by signing on: Mass violence this past week
To: <
raoraghus@gmail.com>
Namaste, We need your urgent help!
If you’re not already aware, a recent wave of mass violence against Hindus has taken over Bangladesh. Although violence against Hindus has been a longstanding issue in the country, the organized violence this past week has substantially increased resulting in targeted killings, assault, rape, destruction of homes and businesses, desecration of sacred images and temples, and other forms of physical attacks. Here are links to resources that corroborate this news:
US Commission on Intl Religious Freedom Troubled by Violent Attacks on Durga Puja Procession in Bangladesh
Amnesty Intl - Bangladesh: Protection of Hindus and others must be ensured amid ongoing violence
Statement from the State Department Office of International Religious Freedom
Statement from U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna
Statement from U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
NY Times: Bangladesh Strengthens Security as Violence Targets Hindu Festival
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has been working urgently to get this issue addressed by the US government and the UN. We have 2 requests for you:
1) An important step we can all take as supporters of human rights and basic dignity is by addressing this issue directly with the Government of Bangladesh. Towards that end, we request your organization’s support for this coalition letter. Please fill out this Google Form to sign on to the letter.* Given the time sensitive nature of this issue, the deadline to sign the letter is this Monday, October 25, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST.
2) Please take action here to Urge Congress to Condemn Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh. Please share with your networks as well so others can take action.
We appreciate your time and support, and will continue to work hard to advocate for Hindus in Bangladesh.
Best Regards,
Deepali Kulkarni
Director of Human Rights
Hindu American Foundation
MIHIR MEGHANI
Board Member and Co-Founder | Hindu American Foundation
*By filling out the form, you authorize us to list your organizational information (only information specified in the form) publicly (through email communications, on the web, and social media) for the purpose of this letter only. We will not use your information for any other purpose. A final version of the coalition letter will be sent to you.
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