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Canada: B.C. Sikh Community Responds to Alberta Fires

Wildfires have destroyed at least 1,600 homes in Alberta, Canada, and forced the mandatory evacuation of 88,000 people -- including the entire city of Fort McMurray.

Brussel Blasts Creates Ripples of Fear: United Sikhs

Three blasts rocked the Belgian capital earlier today, two at the Brussels Zaventem international airport and one at Maelbeek metro station and striking fear in the heart of the European Union just days after a manhunt captured a key suspect, in last year's Paris massacres.

United Sikhs Supports European Refugees With Meals and Meaningful Connections

For Mustafa Bazara, the evening was nothing more than a routine weeknight in Aleppo: He and his family were watching television around eight p.m. with the sound of bombs blasting in the distance.

Spokane’s Gurudwara vandalized, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji desecrated

On March 3, a man broke into a Gurudwara in Washington State's Sikh Temple of Spokane, and using ceremonial swords within the precints of the Gurudwara, inflicted over $30,000 in damage to the building and Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Humanitarian aid to continue amidst explosions, gunfire in Syria: United Sikhs

United Sikhs have expanded its Refugee Relief Efforts, with volunteers arriving in Hama, Syria on January 27, 2016 to provide aid to refugees.

Sikh diaspora bodies welcome Portugal decision to deny extradition of Paramjit Singh Pamma

London: A press release issued today Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) says: [P]ortugal’s Justice Minister Francisca van Dunem has rejected the request by Indian authorities to release the ...

United Sikhs urges Visiting French President to Reverse the Turban Ban

United Sikhs have once again urged visiting French President Francois Hollande to reverse the turban ban in France.

USA: Criminal Charges dropped against Kirpan-wearing Sikh Teenager

Criminal charges against 17-year-old Virender Singh were dismissed by the Criminal Court of the City of New York, County of Queens about a week ago.

HURRICANE JOAQUIN: U.S. East Coast Braces for Heavy Rain, High Winds

"Extremely dangerous" Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin is moving through the Bahamas, where warnings are in effect for wind, storm surges, rainfall, and surf swells. As of this morning, forecasters do not deem it likely that the storm will make landfall in the United States.

USA: Say NO to new hair sampling bill posing threat to Sikh operators

Remember last year we called on you to take a stand against religious discrimination? We are once again in need of your support. The Drug Free Commercial Driver Act is back in the House of Representatives as well as in the Senate, and poses as serious threat to Sikh truck drivers who are unwilling to cut their hair.

Ground Zero Interfaith Prayer Service: Pope Welcomes Sikh Community with Open Arms

United Sikhs was honored to represent the Sikh community at Ground Zero during Pope Francis' interfaith prayer service on September 25, 2015.

Sikh Youth Summit on Capitol Hill Brings Government Awareness to Sikh Issues

This summer, United Sikhs attorneys and advocates met with 15 offices of Senators and Congressmen during the Youth Summit on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to address the most pressing issues currently faced by the Sikh community.

Aid Provided to Over 2000 Affected by Myanmar Flood Crisis: United Sikhs

As per a community update by the United Sikhs, the US based NGO, on August 6, launched the Myanmar Flood Relief 2015 effort to provide aid and assistance to those affected by Cyclone Komen.

Historic Decision: Sikh Turban victory against U.S. Army

A federal court ruled yesterday that a Sikh college student must be allowed to enroll in Army ROTC without shaving his beard, cutting his hair, or removing his turban. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson acted in the case of Hofstra University student Iknoor Singh, who had been barred by the U.S. Army from enrolling in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program because of his religious practices.

United Sikhs’ ‘Good Will Walk’ ends in Malacca

After walking through a gruelling 750km for 34 days, United Sikhs’ “Good Will Walk” ended at the Gurdwara Sahib Malacca this evening.

Bangkok Sikh adopts 100 families of suicide victims in Punjab

Bangkok-based Sikh Pinderpal Singh today adopted 100 families of suicide victims at a programme here. Pinderpal will provide a financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to each family every month. He handed over a sum of Rs 1,500, including Rs 500 special assistance, to the families. Pinderpal promised to provide the assistance to them in the future on the condition that their children continue their studies.

Nepal Tragedy: Medical Aid Provided to a Thousand People in a Week and a School Set Up for Kids by United Sikhs

Nepal is still reeling from the earthquake that devastated the historical country on 25 April, killing more than 7,800 and displacing thousands more. Two weeks after the earthquake occurred, Nepali families who live in remote villages are still not receiving the aid which they should be.

United Sikhs, Khalsa Aid reach out earthquake hit Nepal with humanitarian aid

Nepal has been hit with a devastating earthquake which has shaken the entire country to its core. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has killed more than 3,326 people, displaced countless more and has completely torn at the fabric of the nation as scores of children have become orphans.

Walk to Feed: United Sikhs seeks support the Good Will Walk in Malaysia

United Sikhs (Malaysia) recently (on April 17) a media launch of its Good Will Walk to create awareness about food poverty and to collect food and funds for the first Malaysian Food Bank. A team of ten committed walkers will be joined by celebrities, the general public, members of the Malaysian Armed Forces and other NGOs in the 750 km Good Will Walk from Kampung Wang Kerian, Perlis to Melaka.

1500 Schools Across the United States Know it’s Vasakhi Today!

UNITED SIKHS seeks blessings and extends good wishes to the Sikh community during this auspicious time of Vasakhi. On this Vasakhi, we pledge to protect your rights. Vasakhi reminds us to choose love over duty, as the Panj Pyaare did in 1699, and as we at UNITED SIKHS have tried to do this past year.

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