An office has been established in Washington, D.C. to familiarize the Western World with the Cultural heritage and political and economic problems of Sikhs. The office is located near the U.S, Capitol Building complex (1143rd Street S.E,, Washington, D.C.), and lies adjacent to the Library of Congress. Since June 1984, Sikhs have experienced traumatic changes as a result of inhumane treatment meted out by the government of India. This office will disseminate information on the plight of Sikhs, their political and economic aspiration’s, serious resource depletions, and especially the diversions of water from Punjab’s Rivers, This office, initially opened in September 1990, has seen its activities and functions expand considerably in order to advance and establish the Sikh” identity on a global scale.
The important functions of this office include the following:
To interact with foreign dignitaries, governments, and distinguished Sikhs to express concerns about the continued human rights violations in Punjab.
To involve International Organizations such as the U.N., Amnesty International and national governments that are sympathetic to the plight of Sikhs.
To establish a Sikh reference center and promote research on Sikh’s affairs and their economic to identify and anticipate major problems.
To cultivate complementary relations with other Sikh organizations located in various parts of the World.
To recognize and honor Sikhs and other important people who have genuinely contributed to Sikh cause and their economic and political development.
Furthermore, this office highlights some emerging issues facing Sikhs and will attempt to identify their resolutions or resolution,
Dr.Rajinder S.Bajwa Washington, DC
Article extracted from this publication >> June 12, 1992
