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PRESS RELEASES, NEWS LETTERS and UPDATES:


YEAR: 2015-2011, 2010-2006, 2005-2001, 2000-1997, ALL

2005:

Summit of North American Religious Youth Leaders
Nov 10 , 2005
WSC-AR participates in Summit of North American Religious Youth Leaders held 11/1/2005 at Church Center for the United Nations in New York on the theme "Confronting Violence and Advancing Shared Security".
Remarks at CA Board of Education Meeting
Nov 9 , 2005
"Remarks by Vice-Chair of WSC-AR to California Board of Education on need for inclusion of Sikh educational materials into state curriculum".
Condolences on Passing away of Major General Narinder Singh
Oct 27 , 2005
WSC-AR letter to Mrs. Gian Kaur expressing WSC-AR condolences on passing away of Major General Narinder Singh, former Secretary General of World Sikh Council.
Call to Uphold Gender Equality
Oct 10 , 2005
WSC-AR calls upon Siri Akal Takhat Sahib to uphold gender equality in the Sikh Faith.
Member Organizations of WSC-AR Contribute $125,000 Towards Katrina Relief Efforts
Sep 23 , 2005
WSC-AR member organizations contribute over $125,000 to Katrina relief efforts; appeals to Sikh community to continue supporting relief work and contributing generously as hurricane Rita approaches.
Katrina Aid Campaign
Sep 1 , 2005
WSC-AR launches "Katrina Aid Campaign" to provide relief from hurricane devastation; urges generous contributions from Sikh community.
Response to Nanavati Commission Report on 1984 Pogroms Against Sikhs in India
Aug 8 , 2005
WSC-AR strongly condemns India's denial of justice to victims of 1984 pogroms of Sikhs; calls upon world community to demand transparency, accountability, and restitution from India.
Letter to New City Mayor
Aug 4 , 2005
WSC-AR letter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg expressing appreciation for immediate apology for conduct of New York police officials in handcuffing five Sikhs from Britain on July 24, 2005.
Meeting with Conference of European Churches
Jul 21 , 2005
WSC-AR meets with Conference of European Churches to discuss hate crimes against Sikhs in Europe; appeals to Sikh community to be vigilant.
Statement on Visit of Prime Minister of India to US
Jul 15 , 2005
WSC-AR speaks truth to power: calls upon Prime Minister of India to act to prevent India's persecution of Sikh community.
London Condemnation of 2005 London Bombings
Jul 10 , 2005
WSC-AR condemns London bombings, calls upon British Government and European Union to prevent hate crimes against religious minorities.
Condemnation of Terrorism and Demonization of Sikh Community in India
Jun 28 , 2005
WSC-AR unequivocally condemns all terrorism, India's demonization of Sikh community.
WCC Conference on Action and Dialogue
Jun 12 , 2005
WSC-AR participates in WCC international interfaith conference in Geneva; gathering calls for deeper dialogue in common action.
UNESCO to Hold Back Nomination of Siri Darbar Sahib
May 30 , 2005
UNESCO will hold back nomination of Siri Darbar Sahib for world heritage status; WSC-AR continues to call upon India to completely withdraw the nomination.
UNESCO Dossier for Siri Darbar Sahib designation
May 21 , 2005
Nomination of Siri Darbar Sahib as UNESCO world heritage site not withdrawn by Government of India despite rejection of nomination by SGPC; WSC-AR calls upon Sikh community worldwide to organize peaceful protests starting June 1, 2005.
National Conference of Black Mayors
May 1 , 2005
WSC-AR addresses the National Conference of Black Mayors and emphasizes interfaith understanding.
Withdrawal of UNESCO Dossier by SGPC
Apr 21 , 2005
WSC-AR commends SGPC for deciding to withdraw nomination of Siri Darbar Sahib for UNESCO world heritage status; appeals to SGPC to ensure immediate withdrawal of nomination by Government of India.
National Interfaith Prayer Service Honoring Dr.King's Legacy of "Building the Beloved Community"
Apr 18 , 2005
WSC-AR participates in National Interfaith Prayer Service Honoring Dr. King's legacy of "Building the Beloved Community" at Riverside Church in New York, 4/4/2005.
UNESCO Followup on Possible Designation of Siri Darbar Sahib as World Heritage Site
Apr 10 , 2005
WSC-AR follows up with UNESCO on consideration of Siri Darbar Sahib; calls upon Sikh community to organize worldwide protests.
Condolences at passing of Pope John Paul II
Apr 2 , 2005
US Sikhs express condolences on the death of Pope John Paul II
UNESCO Urged to Drop Consideration of Siri Darbar Sahib for World Heritage Status
Mar 29 , 2005
WSC-AR urges UNESCO and its World Heritage Centre to immediately drop consideration of Siri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar for world heritage status citing interference in Sikh religious matters.
Statement on Verdict in Canada Declaring Two Sikhs Innocent in June 1985 Tragic Bombing of Flight
Mar 23 , 2005
WSC-AR statement on verdict in Canada declaring two Sikhs innocent.
Newly Elected Regional Committee
Mar 1 , 2005
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.
FBI AD Features Sikh
Feb 9 , 2005
FBI national recruiting advertisement for Intelligence Analysts features a Sikh.
National Days of Interfaith Youth Service
Feb 4 , 2005
WSC-AR endorses 2005 National Days of Interfaith Youth Service, urges Sikh students to participate.
Letter to USPS
Jan 31 , 2005
WSC-AR letter to US Postal Service requesting consideration of Sikh stamp issue.
Website to remove item objectionable to Sikhs
Jan 26 , 2005
CafePress.com works To remove item offensive to Sikhs.

2004:

Celebrating the 300th anniversary of martyrdom of Mata Gujri ji and Sahibzade
Dec 20 , 2004
Sikh American community commemorates the 300th anniversary of martyrdom of Mata Gujri ji and Sahibzade on 12/18-19/2004 in Dallas, TX.
Announcing Celebrations for 300th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Mata Gujri ji and Sahibzade
Nov 30 , 2004
Sikh community to commemorate 300th anniversary of martyrdom of Mata Gujri ji and Sahibzade on 12/18-19/2004 in Dallas, TX.
Nominations Solicited for WSC-AR Governing Board
Nov 22 , 2004
WSC-AR continues to solicit nominations from member organizations to fill vacancies on its governing board.
National Interfaith Dialogue Gathering
Nov 17, 2004
WSC-AR participates in National Interfaith Dialogue Gathering held in Washington, DC, November 12-14, 2004 on the theme of "promoting interfaith understanding and cooperative action".
20th Anniversary of Pogroms Against Sikhs in India
Oct 28, 2004
WSC-AR condemns denial of justice to Sikh victims of November 1984 in India; urges world community and UN to demand transparency, accountability, and restitution from India; supports USCIRF recommendation to designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern".
Sikh Stamp Not Issued by USPS
Sep 8, 2004
Golden Temple stamp mentioned in recent media reports in not issued by United States Postal Service.
WSC-AR Gathers in Chicago to Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Installation of Granth Sahib
Sep 7, 2004
Sikhs from New Jersey to California and Louisiana to Michigan joined Sikhs in Chicago at the Palatine Gurdwara Sahib on September 4 and 5, 2004 to celebrate and commemorate the 400th anniversary of the installation of Granth Sahib.
Congratulations on 400th Anniversary of Installation of Granth Sahib
Sep 1, 2004
WSC-AR congratulates Sikh community on the 400th anniversary of installation of Granth Sahib at Siri Darbar Sahib and announces historic celebrations 9/4-5/2004 in Chicago.
WSC-AR to Participate in September 11 Interfaith Dialogue Seminar
Aug 30, 2004
WSC-AR will participate in a September 11, 2004 interfaith dialogue seminar titled "Religion-Related Violence and Resources for Healing from Faith Communities", organized by the Interfaith Relations Commission of the National Council of Churches -USA (NCC-USA) at Union Theological Seminary in New York, NY.
Sikh Official Declines Invitation to White House Event
Aug 19, 2004
Religion News Service article on WSC-AR Chairperson declining an invitation to a Sikh commemorative event at the White House due to exclusion of the Kirpaan.
National Council of Churches Endorses WSC-AR Stand on Kirpaan
Aug 16, 2004
The National Council of Churches -USA (NCC-USA) has endorsed the decision of WSC-AR to decline the invitation to a White House Event because the Chairman of WSC-AR was asked to remove his Kirpaan before coming to a ceremony to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the installation of Granth Sahib.
WSC-AR Declines Invitation to White House Due to Kirpaan Exclusion
Aug 15, 2004
WSC-AR declines invitation to White House event for commemorating Sikh Faith and will work with White House to resolve Kirpaan issue for future events.
National Sikh Celebrations for 400th Anniversary of Installation of Granth Sahib
Aug 5, 2004
Sikh community to celebrate 400th anniversary of installation of Granth Sahib on 9/4-5/2004 in Chicago.
Condolences on passing away of President Ronald Reagan
Jun 9, 2004
Letter to Mrs. Nancy Reagan expressing condolences on the passing away of President Ronald Reagan.
US Sikhs Commemorate June 1984 Martyrs
Jun 8, 2004
Ajit newspaper report on WSC-AR national vigil held in Sacramento, CA on 6/5/2004.
Vigils Mark 20th Anniversary of Attack on Siri Darbar Sahib
Jun 6, 2004
WSC-AR organized prayer vigils in 16 cities across the US to commemorate the attack by the Indian Army on Siri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) and other historical Sikhs places of worship in Punjab, and to remember the thousands of Sikhs killed in the brutal pre-planned army action.
Prayer Vigils to Mark 20th Anniversary of Attack on Siri Darbar Sahib
Jun 3, 2004
WSC-AR will hold prayer vigils in cities across the US to commemorate the attack by the Indian Army on Siri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) and other historical Sikhs places of worship in Punjab, and to remember the thousands of Sikhs killed in the brutal pre-planned army action.
Selected Quotes on human right violations against Sikhs
Jun 1, 2004
Excerpts from media and fact-finding reports on the continuing tragedy of Sikhs in Punjab.
Call for Prayer Vigils to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Attack on Siri Darbar Sahib
May 17, 2004
WSC-AR urges Sikh organizations in the US to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of June 1984 attack by Indian Army on Siri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar with prayer vigils on evening of June 5, 2004 across US cities.
Congratulations on 500th Prakash Divas of Siri Guru Angad Sahib and the 305th Sirjanaa Divas of Khalsa
Apr 11, 2004
WSC-AR congratulates Sikh Nation on C12500th Parkash Divas of Siri Guru Angad Sahib, and the 305th Sirjanaa Divas of the Khalsa; releases updated database of Sikh organizations in the US.
WSC-AR Meeting in Detroit
Mar 29, 2004
WSC-AR governing board meets in Detroit on 3/27/2004 and sets agenda for 2004 highlight events including a) Celebrate 400th anniversary of Prakash Divas (installation ceremony day) of Siri Guru Granth Sahib in September 2004, and b) commemorate 300th anniversary of martyrdom of mother and sons of Siri Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in December 2004.
Hate Graffiti at Fresno Gurdwara Sahib
Mar 17, 2004
WSC-AR condemns hate graffiti at Fresno Gurdwara, CA and appeals to Sikh community to be vigilant.
Letter to Senator John Kerry
Feb 12, 2004
WSC-AR letter to Senator John Kerry expressing objections to his 1/31/2004 comment linking Sikhs with terrorism.
Sikh Delegation to France
Feb 9, 2004
WSC-AR leads worldwide Sikh delegation to French government and presents memorandum in Paris
New Regional Committee Announced
Feb 7, 2004
WSC-AR announces newly elected Regional Committee and officers of the Council.
WSC-AR Writes to President of France
Jan 8, 2004
Tribune newspaper report on WSC-AR letter to President Chirac on allowing turban in French schools.
Letter to President of France
Jan 5, 2004
WSC-AR letter to President Jacques Chirac sharing concerns over exclusion of Sikh articles of faith from schools in France.

2003:

Letter to President of France
Dec 31, 2003
Appeal to allow Sikh students to continue to wear articles of Sikh Faith in French schools.
North American Conference on Rights and Responsibilities of Sikh Women
Dec 13, 2003
WSC-AR organized a conference on women's rights and responsibilities at Oakland University, 12/13/2003 with a focus on a) role of women envisioned by Sikh Gurus, b) role of Sikh women in history, c) peace and harmony in the house, and d) adoption of the principle of equal opportunities of all.
WSC-AR Joins Religions for Peace - USA
Dec 6, 2003
WSC-AR joined Religions for Peace - USA as a member organization representing the Sikh Faith and attended the Council of President's meeting held 12/2-3/2003 in Boston, MA.
Letter to the Editor of the Tribune
Oct 24, 2003
Clarification on World Sikh Council (WSC) and World Sikh Organization (WSO)
Letter to Secretary of State Colin Powell
Oct 7, 2003
WSC-AR letter to US Secretary of State expressing concerns over the portrayal of Sikhs in the video "Terrorism: A War Without Borders".
Statement of Visit of KPS Gill to US
Jun 17, 2003
WSC-AR protests visit of Sikh murder KPS Gill to US and calls upon other religious minorities to join the Sikh community in this matter.
Letter to SGPC
May 31, 2003
WSC-AR letter to SGPC President following up on 4/12/2003 letter expressing concerns over political meddling in Sikh religious matters in Punjab.
Letter to SGPC
Apr 12, 2003
WSC-AR letter to SGPC President expressing support for women doing seva at Siri Darbar Sahib.
Letter to SGPC
Apr 8, 2003
WSC-AR letter to SGPC President sharing concerns over recent developments.
Letter to President of India
Jan 25, 2003
Appeal to commute the death sentence of Professor Davinder Pal Singh (Bhullar).

2002:

WSC-AR Activity Report 2002
Nov 9, 2002
Activity report for WSC-AR for January - November 2002.
Update on WSC-AR activities
Jan 1, 2002
Appointment of newly elected governing board and officers of WSC-AR.
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