Why the Second World Summit for Social Development in November can be a pivotal moment for CDWD

Why the Second World Summit for Social Development in November can be a pivotal moment for CDWD

The Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), scheduled for November 4–6, 2025, will host a featured event focused on structural approaches to social development and leadership initiatives for women and girls. The session will examine how social development can be strengthened by addressing intersectional realities, particularly for women from…

Toronto Declaration 2025 Calls for Global Action to End Caste Discrimination: See all details

Toronto Declaration 2025 Calls for Global Action to End Caste Discrimination: See all details

The Global Conference for a Caste-Free World 2025, held in Toronto from May 25–27, culminated with the adoption of the Toronto Declaration, a sweeping international call to dismantle caste-based and analogous systems of discrimination worldwide. The declaration demands urgent and coordinated action across governments, civil society, and international institutions to address centuries of injustice affecting over 250…

Friends of CDWD: Advancing dialogue and action on Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent

Friends of CDWD: Advancing dialogue and action on Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent

World leaders gathered in New York from September 22-26, 2024, to discuss and adopt a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. The Pact covers several themes such as peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth, and the transformation of…

Global Report on status of Communities Discriminated On Work And Descent- 2024

Global Report on status of Communities Discriminated On Work And Descent- 2024

The Global Report on the Status of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) was released by the Special Rapporteur on Minority Rights on November 28 during Forum on Minority Rights. The report emphasizes the importance of dismantling the purity-pollution paradigm and fostering inclusive societies. Earlier, a copy of global report was also handed over to…

A silent crisis: Halimatou Ceesay’s powerful presentation exposes caste-based discrimination in The Gambia

A silent crisis: Halimatou Ceesay’s powerful presentation exposes caste-based discrimination in The Gambia

In The Gambia, a country often celebrated for its vibrant cultural diversity, an unspoken reality continues to plague thousands of people: caste-based discrimination, particularly against communities discriminated on work and descent (CDWD). Despite significant strides toward abolishing slavery and improving human rights, the shadow of descent-based oppression remains deeply entrenched, affecting every facet of life—from…