{"id":1722,"date":"2010-11-22T09:42:36","date_gmt":"2010-11-22T09:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedsikhs-canada.org\/demo\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2023-04-26T09:41:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T09:41:42","slug":"this-weekend-in-canada-the-global-sikh-community-gears-up-for-the-3rd-global-sikh-civil-rights-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedsikhs-canada.org\/demo\/this-weekend-in-canada-the-global-sikh-community-gears-up-for-the-3rd-global-sikh-civil-rights-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"this-weekend-in-canada-the-global-sikh-community-gears-up-for-the-3rd-global-sikh-civil-rights-conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1722\" class=\"elementor elementor-1722\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d384616 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"d384616\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-188bb26\" data-id=\"188bb26\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ecd55b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ecd55b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46e4a1d\" data-id=\"46e4a1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69256b30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69256b30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\"><p><strong>Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>UNITED SIKHS presents the 3rd Annual Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference in Surrey, Canada<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The theme for the conference is\u00a0<em>Protect Our Identity<\/em>; continuing our global campaign launched earlier this year<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Community leaders and members to engage in a dialogue with experts, advocates, authors, and academics on topics of Sikh civil and human rights.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Get conference details\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notes\/united-sikhs\/the-3rd-annual-global-sikh-civil-rights-conference-is-here-details-here\/494638839728\">HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Register for the conference\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedsikhs.org\/globalconference\/index.php?option=com_jforms&amp;view=form&amp;id=3&amp;Itemid=50\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0NOW!<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Please also take a moment to complete our Global Civil Rights Survey that we have been compiling since 2008. Make your voice heard, fill in the survey by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.surveygizmo.com\/s3\/397854\/2010-Global-Sikh-Civil-Rights-Report\">clicking here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>On December 17, 18, and 19 2010 Sikhs, academics and civil rights advocates from across the world will gather in Surrey, British Columbia for the 3rd Annual Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference. The UNITED SIKHS staff and volunteers are gearing up for a very exciting, informative and inspiring event, so save the date and join us in Canada!<\/p><p>The theme for this year\u2019s conference is Protect Our Identity, building upon the work of our Protect Our Identity (POI) Campaign launched earlier this year which has been gaining momentum within the global Sikh community.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s speakers include Liberal MP for Vancouver Sukh Dhaliwal;\u00a0renowned human rights academic Cynthia Mahmood; Dan Mach of American Civil Liberties Union; Karen Narasaki from the Asian American Justice Center; academic Professor Sukhsimranjit Singh; attorney and human rights lawyer Palbinder Kaur Shergill; Ginger McCall of the Electronic Privacy Information Center; Becky Monroe, the director of the U.S. Dept of Justice Community Relations Service (DOJ\/ CRS); \u00a0Jessi Kaur representing Kaur Foundation; community activist Kiranjot Kaur; UNITED SIKHS volunteers, and members of the Sikh community.\u00a0<\/p><p>The global conference provides a unique opportunity for both community leaders and members to engage in a dialogue with experts, advocates, authors, and academics about the pressing civil and human rights issues that most affect the Sikh community. Not only does the conference provide a stimulating and thought provoking forum to learn about the current state of civil and human rights for Sikh communities around the world, it also galvanizes the community to act together in developing solutions and resolutions to combat discrimination in all forms. Do not miss the opportunity to be a part of this discussion!<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8803\" src=\"https:\/\/unitedsikhs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dzd4nn8_59f75ctgdw_b.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><p>What\u2019s new about the conference this year? First, it will be held in the beautiful and vibrant city of Surrey, just 30 minutes from Vancouver! This area is the home of the largest Sikh community in North America. Also, for the first time, UNITED SIKHS will be screening Sikh films, including \u201cHoly Kitchens\u201d and \u201cHarvest of Grief\u201d. This year we are looking to actively engage the youth community by hosting panels\/events exploring the challenges that young Sikhs face today. Youth topics include bullying prevention and protecting the Sikh identity. Other panel topics will include minority rights under international law, articles of faith and religious accommodations, and women\u2019s rights.<\/p><p>As always, UNITED SIKHS needs your support in continuing its efforts to advocate on behalf of the civil and human rights of the Sikh community. If you are interested in lending a hand and helping us with the conference, please do not hesitate to contact our Legal Fellow Ilana Ofgang at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:law-usa@unitedsikhs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">law-usa@unitedsikhs.org<\/a>\u00a0or Susan Kaur, susan.kaur@unitedsikhs.org, 902 672 2245.<\/p><p><strong>Note to editors:<\/strong><\/p><p>UNITED SIKHS is a U.N. affiliated international non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian relief, human development and advocacy organization.<\/p><p>The Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference is an annual global gathering of human rights lawyers, politicians, judges, activists, multifaith representatives, and leaders and members of the Sikh community. 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