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As the General Secretary and CEO of the Baptist Union of Tamil Nadu, Rev Bhooplan has been on a mission to achieve equality and inclusivity in the church. 

Fighting Caste from the Inside Out: Rev G…

In a significant ruling, the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently declared that "the caste system is alien to Christianity," while hearing a case of a caste atrocity against a Dalit pastor. The statement underscores an…

Organised by the National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW), the meeting brought together scholars, clergy, civil society members, and activists to confront long-standing issues

Karnataka: Dalit Christians Demand Recognition, Equality Amid Deepening…

Bengaluru: In a powerful state-level meeting held at the Indian Social Institute, Dalit Christians from across Karnataka came together on May 17 under the banner of the National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) to spotlight the…

Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. The outspoken Pope addressed not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. The Pope lent his voice to almost every modern issue facing the world, often taking the side of the marginalised and […]

Love You, Papa Francis: A Pope for the…

Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. The outspoken Pope addressed not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. The…

The rise of Hindutva politics in India has led to a systematic erosion of religious freedom, undermining the secular democratic framework enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The increasing violence against Dalits and Adivasis illustrate how religious nationalism is employed to marginalise these communities further.

Erasing Faith, Erasing Freedom: Hindutva’s Assault on Dalit…

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…

In the quiet town of Achirapakkam, Tamil Nadu, a young Dalit Christian named Rajkumar is breaking barriers and stereotypes with a quiet tenacity and vibrant vision. His story is one of grit, grace, and relentless passion—an inspiration for every young Dalit Christian navigating the intersection of caste and faith-based discrimination. Rajkumar, 29, wasn’t born into […]

From the Margins to Momentum: Rajkumar’s Rise as…

In the quiet town of Achirapakkam, Tamil Nadu, a young Dalit Christian named Rajkumar is breaking barriers and stereotypes with a quiet tenacity and vibrant vision. His story is one of grit, grace, and relentless…

At a pivotal workshop in Anand, Gujarat, speakers and participants spotlighted the entrenched and often overlooked caste-based discrimination faced by Dalit Christians — even within their own religious institutions. The event, organised by the National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW), brought together social workers, youth leaders, and human rights advocates to expose these discriminatory practices and […]

Gujarat: Dalit Christians Call Out Systemic Discrimination in…

At a pivotal workshop in Anand, Gujarat, speakers and participants spotlighted the entrenched and often overlooked caste-based discrimination faced by Dalit Christians — even within their own religious institutions. The event, organised by the National…

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 Training Centre in Ravulapalem, the discussions focused on systemic barriers faced by Dalit Christians, the role of religious and political […]

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…

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 Church and the society at large, said speakers at the state-level meeting of the National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) held […]

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…

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 Asia. Also, a record number of over 60 countries, covering nearly half of the global population (49%), cast their votes […]

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…

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 belief in the justice of their mission to persevere through challenging times and leave a lasting impact. It is the […]

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…