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Racial Discrimination: The Record of Sri Lanka

XXXXX Title:– Racial Discrimination: The Record of Sri Lanka
About the book:– Sri Lanka’s ethnic war is one of the starkest illustrations of the consequences of a state policy that legitimises discrimination. The deliberate and systematic exclusion of the Tamil community has been largely responsible for the prolonged and tortuous conflict that shows no sign of abating. This report looks at the effects of these policies and examines how the Sri Lankan governmentâ™s policies continue to violate the Constitution as well as several international human rights instruments.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– September 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-09-X
Page:– 64p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.135.00
Price (International):– US $ 5.00

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Racial Discrimination: The Record of Pakistan

XXXXX Title:– Racial Discrimination: The Record of Pakistan
About the book:- Pakistan remains one of the most glaring examples of racial discrimination in the world. A signatory to the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), the country has shown little commitment to improving the lives of its ethnic and religious minorities. This report describes the discriminatory treatment endured by both types of minorities.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:- September 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-14-6
Page:– 40p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs. 125.00
Price (International):– US $ 4.00

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Racial Discrimination: The Record of Bhutan

XXXXX Title:– Racial Discrimination: The Record of Bhutan
About the book:– Ethnically plural Bhutan undertook a series of racist measures against the country’s ethnic Nepali population in 1980. It sought to revive the ‘Bhutanese way of life’ followed by the majority Drukpas. To this end, restrictions were imposed on dress, language and religion. These were later followed by a crackdown on Nepali protests leading to the flight of nearly 90,000 Nepalese to Nepal who Bhutan refuses to take back. The ethnic Sarchop community has also been the target of discriminatory policies. This report details the repressive policies of the Bhutanese government and also examines the process and possibilities of the repatriation of the ethnic Nepalis.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– September 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-12-X
Page:– 76p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs. 150.00
Price (International):– US $ 5.00

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Preventive Detention and Individual Liberty

XXXXX Title:– Preventive Detention and Individual Liberty
About the book:– SAHRDC’s submission to the National Commission for the Review of the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) of India. Preventive detention runs counter to fundamental freedoms such as the right to personal liberty. SAHRDC submission to the National Commission for the Review of the Working of the Constitution recommends the removal of Constitutional provisions allowing preventive detention in keeping with the spirit of the Constitution and international human rights standards. In the event that the provisions are retained, it must be ensured that they are enacted solely as emergency legislation and that additional safeguards are introduced to protect the rights of detainees.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– November 2000
ISBN:– 81-87379-03-0
Page:- 41p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.150.00
Price (International):– US $ 4

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Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance 2001: Government Decides to Play Judge and Jury

XXXXX Titlle:– Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance 2001: Government Decides to Play Judge and Jury
About the book:– The newest ‘anti-terror’ legislation sought to be introduced by the government of India targets those who allegedly support or abet ‘terrorism’ or benefit from its proceeds. The new law, if and when it is passed, however promises to be yet another attempt to subvert the normal process of the law and suppress fundamental liberties. It is also more likely to be used against minorities and political opponents. POTO, much like the now defunct TADA, threatens the very foundation of public order and national security that it aims to protect. SAHRDC suggests that the Ordinance must be invested with additional safeguards, or better still, done away with completely.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– November 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-15-4
Page:– 148p.
Size:– 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.180.00
Price (International):– US $ 6.00

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Knitting the Multi-Coloured Cloak of Asia: Recognising and Eradicating Racism and Discrimination

XXXXX Title:– Knitting the Multi-Coloured Cloak of Asia: Recognising and Eradicating Racism and Discrimination
About the book:– This report is SAHRDC’s response to the Provisional Draft Declaration of Governments prepared prior to the Asian Regional Inter-Governmental Preparatory Conference for the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCAR) held in August-September 2001. The publication highlights the key issues relating to racism in Asia and recommends an action-oriented programme towards its eradication.

Publisher:– South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publication date:– February 2001
ISBN:– 81-87379-07-3
Page:– 56p.
Size: 8.5″ X 5.5″
Price (India):– Rs.120.00
Price (International):– US $ 4.00

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