Deepti Mahajan, the Director of the Coalition for Hindu Girls Abducted and Their Rights, has taken a bold step by drafting a Complaint to be presented to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) regarding the genocide faced by Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs in Pakistan. The detailed Complaint spans 43 pages, highlighting Pakistan’s severe violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Mahajan plans to submit the Complaint on March 8th, which coincides with International Women’s Day.
In her cover letter to potential signatories, Mahajan emphasizes the urgency of addressing the atrocities in Pakistan, stating, “We know the word genocide has been misused as in the case of Israel, but there is no doubt what has happened in Pakistan.” This initiative aims to shed light on the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions.
The Complaint underscores the alarming decline in the population of Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs in Pakistan, dropping from 23 percent in 1947 to a mere three percent today. This sharp decline reflects the systematic destruction faced by these religious groups within the country. Despite the gravity of the situation, there has been a notable absence of UN resolutions addressing this ongoing genocide.
Pakistan’s treatment of religious minorities extends beyond Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs to include its own Muslim population. The country’s track record includes instances of human rights abuses, such as the exploitation of Afghan refugees and the targeting of individuals advocating for education, like Malala Yousafzai. The lack of accountability and transparency in addressing these issues further exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable groups.
Deepti Mahajan’s efforts to bring attention to the real genocide in Pakistan serve as a call to action for global citizens. While recognizing the UNHRC’s historical inaction, Mahajan aims to document these atrocities and raise awareness about the forgotten and powerless victims of religious persecution in Pakistan. The Complaint, set to be made public on March 8th, seeks to initiate a narrative that highlights the urgent need for intervention and justice in the face of ongoing atrocities.
As the world grapples with the realities of religious persecution and human rights violations, Mahajan’s courageous stance underscores the importance of standing up against injustice and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. The upcoming submission of the Complaint to the UNHRC represents a pivotal moment in the fight for accountability and justice for those affected by the genocide in Pakistan.