“The UN Human Rights Committee has said that by requiring Shingara Singh to remove his turban for his passport photograph, France has violated his right to religious freedom that is guaranteed under Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil…

Highlights UNITED SIKHS successfully advocates for removal of portraits of Sikh Gurus from a bar in Los Angeles, CA If you notice something similar within your local community, please do not hesitate to contact us at law@unitedsikhs.org. We encourage you to…

Sikh Man Tormented by Mississippi DOT Officers and County Judge-Will Justice Be Served? Highlights Amritdhari (Initiated) Sikh told to take off his “rag” and called a “terrorist”. The Pike County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual now includes the harassment and…

Highlights Liberate religious freedom in Canada– SIGN THE PETITION! After global reverberation to the banning of Patkas by the Quebec Soccer Federation earlier this year, the Parti Quebecois Government is expected to introduce a bill to regulate religious symbolism for public…

Highlights UNITED SIKHS advocacy leads to a new policy on accommodation of religious attire and headwear in Kalamazoo County Probate Court in Michigan. Michigan Judge sends personal letter of apology for asking Hardeep Singh to either remove his “ hat”…

Highlights UNITED SIKHS advocated for policy amendments after Sikh was asked to remove turban in courtroom. The Pike County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual now includes the harassment and non-discrimination policy. Civil Rights Complaint was filed with the Department of…

UNITED SIKHS invites you to the 5th Annual Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference! Highlights When: 16th August 2013 6pm – 10pm and 17th August 2013 3pm – 7pm Venue: 82/86 Rue De l’Etoile, 93000 Bobigny, Paris, France More…

Highlights Riverside Gurdwara in California vandalized on the evening of July 29th, 2013. Click here to read more. First Anniversary of the Oak Creek Gurdwara Shooting Approaches UNITED SIKHS encourages you to take a stand and raise Sikh awareness is your town…

Know Your Rights This 4th of July: What you need to know before travelling this weekend Highlights Click here to access to our detailed informational booklet KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Print and share this KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Travel Brochure with your friends and family…

Manjot Singh, while on a night out with his wife to watch ‘Man of Steel’ at AMC cinemas in Emeryville, CA, went to buy his wife a beverage. After waiting in line for ten minutes, buying the soda, and chatting…