On World Human Rights Day, Canadian Hindus Protest Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh
December 10, celebrated globally as World Human Rights Day, marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, a commitment to equality, dignity, and justice for all. However, the situation in Bangladesh paints a starkly opposite picture. Hindu minorities in the country are facing an alarming wave of violence and persecution, targeted by Islamist groups under a radical regime.
In response, Hindu Canadians assembled today outside the Bangladeshi Consulate in Toronto (2235 Sheppard Avenue East) to protest these atrocities. The demonstration shone a spotlight on the ongoing human rights abuses in Bangladesh and demanded urgent action to end this violence.
To date, over 1,000 Hindus have been killed, with many women raped and murdered. Centuries-old temples, sacred to millions, are being desecrated and destroyed. Hindu priests have been assassinated or unjustly imprisoned, while professionals are being systematically forced out of their jobs, plunging families into poverty. Women and children are subjected to brutal sexual violence, homes are looted, and lives are lost—all in the face of deafening global silence.
These atrocities are part of a calculated campaign to wipe out the Hindu community and erase its cultural and spiritual heritage, echoing similar tragedies in other countries. The Hindu minority in Bangladesh is on the brink of extinction, enduring immense suffering that stands as a stark violation of universal human values.
Hindu Canadians are urging the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to recognize and act upon these crimes against humanity. They are also calling on Canadians to write to their elected representatives, urging them to address this crisis in Parliament and press for diplomatic measures, including sanctions, against the Bangladeshi regime.
The plight of Hindus in Bangladesh is not just a minority issue; it is a global human rights crisis. On this World Human Rights Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, and the protection of minority rights. Every voice counts, and every action matters. Together, we can stand against these injustices and work toward a world where no community is left to suffer in silence.
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