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United Sikh French Turban events Dec. 13, 14, 15
I was in Quantum Leap restaurant the other day, and a couple walked in and sat at the next table. Both were wearing turbans, because they are Sikh. I exchanged cards with SatKirin Kaur Khalsa, who produces music for meditation. At her request, I am posting the following forwarded Sikh events to protect French Sikhs' turbans:
>> Next weekend there is a series of events sponsored by the Sikh Coalition
>> (Sat, Sun, Mon at UN Church Center 12/13,14,15) to address the refusal of
>> the French government to accept the SIKH TURBAN as a necessary article of
>> faith.
>> This has been a disheartening battle for the French Sikhs who have the
>> history of
>> fighting in the French army...with their turbans...in WW I and WW II.
We lost our first French turban case at the European Court of human rights 2 weeks ago . This was announced to us last week. Two days ago the same court ruled against the hijab. Its gloves off or death of conscience for Sikhs in France and who knows where else. We have to support them.
UNITED SIKHS is hosting a UN event to mark the filing of the cases for French sikhs before the UN on 15th Dec 2008 , as part of a global Sikh civil rights conference from 13th -15th Dec 2008...See flier attached. Sikhs like you should be there...Will you be there? You need to attend and motivate youths and Sikh elders who will be at the conference, who need to stop the youths from repeating old mistakes.We want this to be an event where all generations of Sikhs intermingle during the 3 days to find solutions. We have to show the youths that the future is not orange but theirs.
You can also help by spreading the word by doing the following:
After filling in your name and tel nos and the recipient's name, could you via email, Sikhnet website or by hand deliver the invitation ( in blue font) below and attached to anyone whom you have dealt with in relation to Civil Rights, including :
1. Sangat and Managment of Gurdwaras
the poster should be printed in colour and put up at gurdwara in doube A4 size..
2. volunteers
3. Sikhs whose rights have been defended by Civil Rights organizations
4. Elected representatives who need to be apprised of the issues
5. Civil Rights groups
6. Interfaith groups
Please always cc law@unitedsikhs.org so we know who is invited..when u get any verbal or emailed response please email it to law@unitedsikhs.org so we may collate the rsvp...
Mejindarpal Kaur
International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy
UNITED SIKHS
Dear ...
VaaheGuroo Ji Ka Khalsa, VaaheGuroo Ji Ki Fateh!!
You are invited to the First Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference, as we consider you to be an activist who has contributed to the community in the arena of civil and human rights.
Below is an invite for the Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference (13th Dec - 15th Dec) and attached is the flyer with details.
Please let us know of your availability. We are also looking for volunteers and donations for this event. Please contact law@unitedsikhs.org
On behalf of UNITED SIKHS
tel:
UNITED SIKHS Invites You to Join Us For a
Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference
From December 13th - December 15th
On December 13th: A Sikh Civil Rights Debate - Join Us for the
Release of UNITED SIKHS Global Civil Rights Report and
a Lively Discussion by Sikh Leaders, Organizations, and Youth on
Major Civil Rights Issues Faced by the Sikh Community World-wide.
Where: The Columbia Room, 4 W43rd St. NY, NY 10036
When: 2:30-5:30 pm
On December 14th: UNITED SIKHS will be presenting
the French and Belgian turban cases to the Sikh sangat
Where: Glenrock Gurdwara,
541 Prospect St., Glenrock, NJ 07452
When: 1:00-1:45 pm
On December 15th:
UNITED SIKHS Files Against France the Right To Turban (RTT) Cases
Before the United Nations to Defend the Right to Education and
Right to Dignity and Freedom of Religion
Also
On December 15th: A Panel Discussion
Defending the Right to Faith, Belief, and Dignity
in the Post 9/11 World
Where: United Nations Church Center,
777 United Nations Plaza, NY, NY 10017
When: From 1:30-4:30 pm
Call: 646-315-3909 or 1-888-243-1690 or
E-mail: law@unitedsikhs.org
to RSVP or for more information.
www.unitedsikhs.org
>> Next weekend there is a series of events sponsored by the Sikh Coalition
>> (Sat, Sun, Mon at UN Church Center 12/13,14,15) to address the refusal of
>> the French government to accept the SIKH TURBAN as a necessary article of
>> faith.
>> This has been a disheartening battle for the French Sikhs who have the
>> history of
>> fighting in the French army...with their turbans...in WW I and WW II.
We lost our first French turban case at the European Court of human rights 2 weeks ago . This was announced to us last week. Two days ago the same court ruled against the hijab. Its gloves off or death of conscience for Sikhs in France and who knows where else. We have to support them.
UNITED SIKHS is hosting a UN event to mark the filing of the cases for French sikhs before the UN on 15th Dec 2008 , as part of a global Sikh civil rights conference from 13th -15th Dec 2008...See flier attached. Sikhs like you should be there...Will you be there? You need to attend and motivate youths and Sikh elders who will be at the conference, who need to stop the youths from repeating old mistakes.We want this to be an event where all generations of Sikhs intermingle during the 3 days to find solutions. We have to show the youths that the future is not orange but theirs.
You can also help by spreading the word by doing the following:
After filling in your name and tel nos and the recipient's name, could you via email, Sikhnet website or by hand deliver the invitation ( in blue font) below and attached to anyone whom you have dealt with in relation to Civil Rights, including :
1. Sangat and Managment of Gurdwaras
the poster should be printed in colour and put up at gurdwara in doube A4 size..
2. volunteers
3. Sikhs whose rights have been defended by Civil Rights organizations
4. Elected representatives who need to be apprised of the issues
5. Civil Rights groups
6. Interfaith groups
Please always cc law@unitedsikhs.org so we know who is invited..when u get any verbal or emailed response please email it to law@unitedsikhs.org so we may collate the rsvp...
Mejindarpal Kaur
International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy
UNITED SIKHS
Dear ...
VaaheGuroo Ji Ka Khalsa, VaaheGuroo Ji Ki Fateh!!
You are invited to the First Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference, as we consider you to be an activist who has contributed to the community in the arena of civil and human rights.
Below is an invite for the Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference (13th Dec - 15th Dec) and attached is the flyer with details.
Please let us know of your availability. We are also looking for volunteers and donations for this event. Please contact law@unitedsikhs.org
On behalf of UNITED SIKHS
tel:
UNITED SIKHS Invites You to Join Us For a
Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference
From December 13th - December 15th
On December 13th: A Sikh Civil Rights Debate - Join Us for the
Release of UNITED SIKHS Global Civil Rights Report and
a Lively Discussion by Sikh Leaders, Organizations, and Youth on
Major Civil Rights Issues Faced by the Sikh Community World-wide.
Where: The Columbia Room, 4 W43rd St. NY, NY 10036
When: 2:30-5:30 pm
On December 14th: UNITED SIKHS will be presenting
the French and Belgian turban cases to the Sikh sangat
Where: Glenrock Gurdwara,
541 Prospect St., Glenrock, NJ 07452
When: 1:00-1:45 pm
On December 15th:
UNITED SIKHS Files Against France the Right To Turban (RTT) Cases
Before the United Nations to Defend the Right to Education and
Right to Dignity and Freedom of Religion
Also
On December 15th: A Panel Discussion
Defending the Right to Faith, Belief, and Dignity
in the Post 9/11 World
Where: United Nations Church Center,
777 United Nations Plaza, NY, NY 10017
When: From 1:30-4:30 pm
Call: 646-315-3909 or 1-888-243-1690 or
E-mail: law@unitedsikhs.org
to RSVP or for more information.
www.unitedsikhs.org
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