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Police chase kills yet another Roma teenager in Greece

The murder of a Roma teenager in Greece on November 11, the third such incident this year, has once again highlighted how the Roma population continues to face discrimination and the use of deadly force against them. Christos Michalopoulos, 17, died during a police chase on November 11 with a bullet lodged in his clavicle…

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Empowering People and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality

This explores strategies and recommendations for fostering empowerment, inclusiveness, and equality for CDWD in the pursuit of sustainable development.

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Sustainable and Resilient Communities: A Profile of Dalits in Disaster Risk Reduction in South Asia

This study presents a comprehensive profile of Dalits in South Asia, focusing on their experiences and challenges in the face of disasters in order to build resilient communities through effective disaster risk reduction strategies.

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India and Sustainable Development Goals through the Persepective of Dalit Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: A Situational Study

An examination of the perspective of Dalit Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in India, its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and of strategies to promote resilience and social inclusion.

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Leave No One Behind – Do we ensure inclusion of 260 million discriminated based on Caste, Work and Descent?

This report critically examines the question, “Do we ensure inclusion of 260 million people discriminated based on caste, work and descent?”, within the SDG framework.

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Leave No One Behind – Inclusion of Dalits and Marginalised Sections in Sendai Framework of Action 2015-2030

This report highlights the imperative to “Leave No One Behind” by ensuring the inclusion of Dalitsand marginalized sections in the Sendai Framework of Action 2015-2030, fostering resilience and reducing disaster risk for all.

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Workshop Report – Annhilate Caste and Structural Inequalities in Implementing the 2030 Agenda

This report highlights the collaborative efforts of Asia Dalit Rights Forum, Asian Parliamentarians’ Forum on Dalit Concerns, and Religions Refocus in conducting a workshop to promote inclusive policies advancing Dalit Rights.

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Annhilate Caste and Structural Inequalities in Implementing the 2030 Agenda

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the critical need to annhilate caste and address structural inequalities in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, offering insights and recommendations for transformative action towards sustainable development.

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UN Mechanisms and Caste

This document explores the engagement of UN mechanisms in addressing discrimination based on work and descent, shedding light on the effectiveness and challenges faced in combating caste-based discrimination globally.

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Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals

This report delves into the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals agenda through the lens of South Asia’s Dalit communities, highlighting their priorities, challenges, and proposed strategies for inclusive and equitable development.