INVITED TO
UNITED NATIONS SUB—COMMITTE
Sikh Human Rights Group has been presenting cases of Human Rights Violations in Punjab to United Nations since
June 1985
Cases have also been presented to other 150
Human Rights Groups and Governments around the
world including Amnesty International, International
Committee of the Red Cross and International Jurists
Commission.
Our representatives have also been continuously
holding private discussions with the staff of United
Nations. However our major breakthrough came on
duly 21st, 1988. When we were asked by special
correspondence to appear before a subcommittee
consisting of selected members representing
countries from all over the continents. To present a
case before this August body required facts and
evidence of the highest quality. We also had to work,
with top confidentiality because a previous attempt by
us was derailed by Indian Government agents.
Odds against us were lack of manpower, lack of
funds and unlimited resources of Indian Government.
For manpower we had to rely upon few persons, who
had the highest security clearance. For funds we
went to many pro Sikh organizations and individuals
However our highest support mainly came from
people personally known to us. Names of these
people will appear in our newsletter. Organizations
support came from Ottawa Sikh Sangat & Ottawa
Sikh Society, Weston Road Gurughar Toronto and
its committee, Lachine Gurughar Montreal, Winnipeg
Sikh Sangat and Maryland Gurughar
Washington, D.C., USA.
Details of our testimony before United Nations and
other groups including Amnesty International will
appear soon. We are indebted to individuals and
organizations who supported us. We are at present
Operating under $27,000deficit (Bank Loan). We
need your support to continue our programs hitherto
completely neglected, We are now Preparing
our next evidence on (a) Religious intolerance, (b)
Fake encounters, (c) Illegal detentions & Torture, (d)
International recognition of Sikh Refugees around the
world. Any assistance from you will be welcome.
Balbir Singh Brar International Co. coordinator (416)4509087.
Dr. Gurchan Singh Johal National Spokesman
For Further Information contact;
“Kuldip Singh National coordinator — (416)6776298
2857 Derry Rd. E. Mississauga, Ont. Canada, L4T IA6
Article extracted from this publication >> January 6, 1989
