What next?

SHRG has begun the process of discussing the implementation of the resolution with the UK government, the European Council, and with European Parliamentarians in Europe. Plans are in place to take similar steps in Canada. SHRG is working with Sikhs in Europe, Canada and USA to progress the work.

SHRG is planning two conferences in the UK, early next year, on follow-up on the world conference against racism. One conference will focus on the Sikh issue, while the other will address wider issues, including cultural diversity and diversity.

It is crucial that Sikhs across the globe lobby States to act on the resolution. And it is critical that the lobbying is co-ordinated to achieve maximum effect. SHRG welcomes the support and efforts of Sikhs in this endeavour.

NGO Forum and Youth Summit world documents: SHRG played a very active and successful role in the preparation of these documents prior to and at the world conference in Durban. The NGO Forum Declaration contains two paragraphs citing particular forms of discrimination faced by Sikhs, and the Youth Summit document contains three paragraphs.

NGOs and Youth bodies across the world are expected to continue lobbying governments to address issues raised in these documents. The inclusion of Sikhs in these documents gives Sikhs a strong foundation to work with NGOs and Youth organisations across the world to raise specific issues of discrimination against Sikhs and to have them addressed with wider support.