India, known for its pluralism and secular democracy, is undergoing a profound transformation under the influence of Hindutva politics. The forces driving this ideology seek to reshape the country into a Hindu nation-state, disregarding the…
NDCW Andhra Meet Raises Concern Over Systemic Barriers…
Ravulapalem (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District): A two-day state-level meeting in Andhra Pradesh brought together Dalit Christian leaders, scholars, and activists to address caste-based discrimination and rising threats to constitutional rights. Organised at the Ekalavya…
NDCW Vows to Fight Caste Discrimination Against Dalit…
Eranakulam (Kerala): Despite the presence of passionate and organised groups of Dalit Christians in Kerala advocating for their rights, the community continues to face systematic discrimination on the account of their caste both within the…
2024: The Year of Bullets and Ballots
As we draw to a close of 2024, we can say it in hindsight that it has been a momentous year. The world has been on tenterhooks with wars and the fast-deteriorating situation in West…
Selvi Ganesh, a Beacon of Justice for the…
Courage, fortitude, and doggedness to seek justice for the persecuted are qualities commonly found in abundance among Advocates International’s network of lawyers. Depending on the societies in which they operate, they often require an unshakable…
NDCW Jammu Meet Resolves to Strive for 50%…
Jammu: The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW), in its orientation programme held in Jammu on June 17-18, 2024, resolved to advocate for 50% representation for women in Church-based organisations and activities. The decision was made…
Troubled by the Past, Indian Christian Community Wary…
Dalit Christians along with other marginalised communities of India have been breathing a sigh of relief since Indian general election results were declared on June 4. Although Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is back…
NDCW organizes a roundtable conference for Dalit Christian…
By Robancy A Helen The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) is a watchdog organization that identifies and addresses caste discrimination within the church, by the general public, and by the state through fact-finding, reporting, and public…
Christian Dalits call for a National Conference on…
By Robancy A Helen The Synod on “Synodality” (2021-2023) convened by Pope Francis has awakened the entire people of God to deepen communion, enhance participation, and commit ourselves to the mission. These attempts are to be…