Browsing Tag: Human rights

Sikhs Face Mixed Reception at UN Conference in Paris: UNESCO security refused entry to kirpan-wearing Sikhs at a UN Conference while French authorities granted permission for Sikhs to wear the kirpan at a UN Human Rights Village.; read more

Kirpan incident raises questions about court ruling: Teen accused of using it as weapon could rekindle kirpan-in-school debate.; read more

Sikh prisoner fighting to stop Florida jailers from cutting his hair.: Jagmohan Singh files an petition to fight against violation of human rights.; read more

Sikh cuts ties with Alberta over beard shaving.: Av Singh says that his experience has turned him off Alberta and he doubts he would return even if he's offered another job.; read more

Spanish police apologise to Sikh for removing turban.: A London-based Sikh has secured an apology from the Spanish Police after he was allegedly forced to remove his turban.; read more

When should Sikhs get legal protection for religious belief?: Removing the beard is against his religious beliefs, so Singh refused the razor and instead hired a human-rights lawyer.; read more

Sikh's beard costs him engineering job.: Dispute over removal of beard sends U.K. worker home -- and to a human-rights lawyer .; read more

Dallas Firm Accused Of Religious Discrimination: Dallas Firm Accused Of Religious Discrimination.; read more

Licensed to abuse: a question of dishonour.: Disabled Asian young people are increasingly being forced to marry against their will...; read more