The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has welcomed the introduction of Resolution SF 4115 in the Minnesota Legislature, which seeks to condemn Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry. According to …
Human Rights
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Reintroduces Bipartisan ‘No Funds for Forced Labor Act’ Targeting IFI Projects Linked to Xinjiang
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readCongressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) has reintroduced the “No Funds for Forced Labor Act” (H.R. 7516), a bipartisan, bicameral measure aimed at preventing international financial institutions from “providing support to any …
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CoHNA, HinduACTion Raise Alarm in Washington Over Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Ahead of February 12 Vote
by SAH Special Correspondent 6 minutes readThe Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduACTion convened a congressional briefing to present testimony on what they described as escalating “persecution of religious minorities” in Bangladesh under …
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Opinion: Uncertainty and Doubts of Direction
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readNo one was expecting quick fixes at the start of 2026. If anything, there was a conviction that the New Year was going to see the persistence of old conflicts …
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India Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Highlights Gaza Reconstruction and Situations in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen at UNSC
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed that India has consistently supported a “sovereign, independent, viable” Palestine, living side by side in “peace and security” …
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International Interfaith Conference on Capitol Hill Highlights Role of Spiritual Diplomacy in Advancing Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe International Interfaith Conference, held under the title “The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” underscored the role of faith-based diplomacy in promoting unity, justice, and peace, on January 22, 2026, at …
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Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIt is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the …
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ECOSOC President Lok Bahadur Thapa Calls for Stronger Multilateral Action at Council’s 80th Anniversary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readPresident of the Economic and Social Council, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, emphasized that countries around the world, particularly those in special situations including Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and …
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U.S.–Arab Engagement Revives Pakistan Military’s Global Standing
by Senge Seringby Senge Sering 8 minutes readPresident Donald Trump and Arab leaders have breathed new life into Pakistan’s military by breaking its economic and geopolitical quarantine. History reveals that when governments and militaries are seen as …
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India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism, UN Security Council Expansion at General Assembly Plenary
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readIndia has emphasized the need for United Nations member states to act with a “joint sense of purpose” to advance “reformed multilateralism,” highlighting the urgency of updating global institutions to …