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Navigating Identity, Justice, and Safety: A Message to Sikh Youth

1984: Voices of Resilience

Monday
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November
2024

In recent years, Sikh youth in the diaspora have taken up advocacy, challenging narratives and seeking justice despite fears of backlash. How can they navigate the tension between family commitments, safety, and the drive for community empowerment?

In recent years, Sikh youth in the diaspora have taken up advocacy, challenging narratives and seeking justice despite fears of backlash. How can they navigate the tension between family commitments, safety, and the drive for community empowerment?


Harinder Singh offers insight, urging young people to find strength in the Sikh values of nirbhau (fearlessness) and nirvair (without enmity). By embodying these principles, they can continue their work with courage and compassion, empowered to speak up while honoring their heritage and community.

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Harinder Singh

Senior Fellow, Research & Policy

Harinder Singh is the Senior Fellow at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University, an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and an MPhil from Punjab University in the linguistics of the Guru Granth Sahib. 

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