The 1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide:
Remembering the Lost, Celebrating Survival

On March 25, 1971, the Pakistan military began a 10-month campaign of genocide against the ethnic Bengali and Hindu religious communities in East Pakistan. 2-3 million people were killed, up to 400,000 women raped.

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What's the state of human rights for Hindus in 2020?

Our latest reports highlight persecution of Hindus in the countries of Afghanistan, Bhutan, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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California’s case against Cisco Systems is unconstitutional

HAF vehemently opposes all discrimination but wrongly tying Hindu religious beliefs to the abhorrent act of caste discrimination undermines the rights of all Hindu Americans.

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12 things you need to know about Hinduism

The collection of traditions that compose modern-day Hinduism have developed over at least the past 5000 years, beginning in the Indus Valley region, in what was the largest civilization of the ancient world.

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10 things you need to know about the swastika

In Sanskrit, the word swastika is a combination of ‘su’ (meaning ‘good’) and ‘asti’ (meaning ‘to exist’)

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How is Holi celebrated?

Often referred to as the “Festival of Colors,” Holi is celebrated around the world and is recognized as a national holiday in India. Learn all about it in our educational toolkit.

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