NETHERLANDS, THE HAGUE, May 26, 2003: Working Group Agni is an organization whose goals are to protect the values of Hinduism throughout the world. In this context it also promotes human rights and provides humanitarian aid. In Bangladesh, and other countries, Hindus are facing extreme human rights violations which they believe needs the attention of the global community. For this purpose Working Group Agni, together with other Hindu institutions, has organized an international human rights seminar to bring to the world stage human rights violations on Hindus in Bangladesh and other countries. The seminar will be June 27 to 30, 2003, in The Hague at the International Court of Justice, the Netherlands, Europe. During the seminar, participating organizations will discuss the creation of an international Hindu human rights’ organization which would have more power and impact in discussions with established organizations, such as the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and other governments. Readers may kindly contact Mr. Sradhanand Sital, Chairman, and read further on Working Group Agni at “source” above.
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