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A new article, written by Kenzo Tomonaga, has been published! It is about the Buraku Liberation Movement and international solidarity. “In the present world, where everything is internationalized, it is impossible to discuss the solution of the Buraku issue without an international perspective. That is why it is clear that the activities for international solidarity by the Buraku liberation movement, which is the main actor for achieving the solution of the Buraku issue, play the most significant role. The Buraku liberation movement marked its 100th anniversary in March 2022. The movement has expanded its international solidarity ever since the establishment of the National Suiheisha (Levelers’ Association). In that sense, its […]

Together with the International Dalit Solidarity Network, IMADR delivered the oral statement on “UN human rights system and racial discrimination including caste-based discrimination” at the 48th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here. ——— Oral Statement: 48th session of the Human Rights Council Item 5: Interactive Dialogue with the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee 30 September 2021 Madam Chair, We thank the Advisory Committee for presenting its study on racial equality. We agree with the Committee that the reporting procedure of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) remains unfulfilled, despite their role in monitoring and assisting States for the […]

In response to the call for inputs for her next General Assembly report on the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), IMADR made two submissions to the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Ms. E. Tendayi Achiume. Submission focused on the States’ cooperation with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and the promotion of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Download  Joint submission with International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) focused on discrimination based on descent. Download

Alarmed by the article “On the Invention of Identity Politics: The Buraku Outcastes in Japan” written by Professor Mark Ramseyer of Harvard University, IMADR issued a statement to clearly state our views on the article from the human rights and non-discrimination perspective. The statement has been supported by the International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) and Minority Rights Group International (MRG), with whom we have worked together for minority rights. Please read and endorse the IMADR statement. You can add your voice by filling the form below. Your signature will be published on our website in due course. It may start small, but we can come together to make it a […]

IMADR delivered the oral statement on “Human rights to water and sanitation for Dalits in India” at the 45th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here.  ——— Oral Statement: 45th session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 16 September 2020 Mr. Heller, We thank you for your follow-up report on India, by which you offer your assistance to strengthen the enjoyment of the rights to water and sanitation in the country. We agree with your recommendation that the Clean India Mission should comprise contextual information […]

Together with the International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN), IMADR is holding a workshop on “Minority Women: 25 Years as Agents of Change Together” at the Beijing+25 Regional CSO Forum in Bangkok from 10:45 (GMT+7), Tuesday 26th November at Room MR-A in the United Nations Convention Centre (UNCC). For further information, click on the flyer below.

IMADR delivered the oral statement on “Violence against Dalit women in Nepal” at the 41st session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here.  ——— Oral Statement: 41st session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences 27 June 2019 Speaker: Renu Sijapati Tamata Ms. Simonović, In solidarity with FEDO Nepal and ISDN, we would like to thank you for your visit to Nepal, during which we had the opportunity to engage on the challenges Dalit women face in the enjoyment of our rights. We agree, as you pointed out in […]

Together with Anti-Slavery International, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, Franciscans International, Human Rights Watch, Lutheran World Federation and Minority Rights Group, IMADR is holding a side event on “#NoCasteLeftBehind – Dalit Women and Gender Justice” at the 41st session of the Human Rights Council from 14:30, Tuesday 25th June at Room IX in Palais des Nations. This event is supported by the International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN). For further information, click on the flyer below.

IMADR delivered the oral statement on “Stateless minorities and discrimination against Dalit women and girls” at the 40th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here.  ——— IMADR Oral Statement: 40th session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues 13 March 2019 Speaker: Taisuke KOMATSU Thank you Mr. President, We thank the Special Rapporteur on minority issues for presenting his reports including the annual report. We congratulate him for the last year’s successful Forum on Minority Issues which focused on disproportionate impacts of statelessness on minorities. We echo the Special Rapporteur’s concern on the risk of further […]

IMADR delivered the joint oral statement with the Right Livelihood Award Foundation on “Dalit women’s enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights” at the 40th session of the Human Rights Council. Whole text can be read below or download here.  ——— Oral Statement: 40th session of the Human Rights Council Item 3: General Debate 8 March 2019 Speaker: Ruth Manorama Mr. President, We give this statement in solidarity with the International Dalit Solidarity Network. We find it very opportune to bring to the Council’s attention the linkages between inequalities and economic, social and cultural rights. We cannot agree more on the multidimensional nature of poverty and on the need to address poverty through […]