Right to Freedom (R2F) recently bade farewell to Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, founding Executive Director of the organization. Nicole A. Chulick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of South and Central Asian Affairs, President of
Now fifty-three years post-independence, Bangladesh stands at a pivotal crossroads, poised to reverse the historical trend of brain drain that has been driven by the pursuit of higher education, superior healthcare, enhanced
A striking example emerged in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a caste discrimination bill that would have addressed systemic bias among South Asian communities. Many grassroots activists expected Vice President
Welcome to the inaugural issue of SA Perspectives, a monthly publication focusing on human rights and democracy in South Asia. As a new year dawns and we embark upon this journey together,
Councilwoman (District 26) Julie Owen presented the Proclamation Award on behalf of the City Council to Astoria Welfare Society General Secretary Javed Uddin for his important role in community service.
It is essential to observe that all interviewees’ names have been anonymized to protect their privacy. Due to the danger of persecution, the UNHCR has issued a non-return advisory for Afghans living