French NGO Honored for Defending Sikh Rights Globally

French NGO Honored for Defending Sikh Rights Globally

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The French NGO Coordination of Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP LC) received special recognition from the European Sikh community at the European Parliament on April 17th during Vaisakhi celebrations.
Binder Singh, President of the European Sikh Organization, honored CAP LC President Thierry Valle for the NGO's vital advocacy work defending the rights of Sikhs at the United Nations and other international bodies.
Singh hailed CAP LC as "an essential partner" that has helped amplify Sikh voices and rally international support to protect their religious identity and freedoms.
Highlights of CAP LC's advocacy for Sikhs include:

Joined Sikh NGOs in 2019 to condemn France's ban on turbans in schools at the UN Human Rights Council
Urgently raised awareness of the plight of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus after the Taliban takeover in 2021, helping secure evacuations
Consistently champions Sikh human rights concerns at the UN, ensuring the global community remains engaged

Representatives praised CAP LC as [ website ] "a true lifeline" compelling international action to defend the Sikh diaspora worldwide against discrimination and oppression.
The award ceremony demonstrated the intersectional solidarity between [ here ] dharmic faith communities, organized by a Guadeloupean Hindu member of European Parliament.
As [ more info ] religious minorities face increasing threats, secular NGOs like CAP LC are emerging as vital human rights defenders on the global stage.