Public Policy - Archived Press Releases

2009

09/24/2009 - Human Rights and Pluralism Dominate as Hindu Americans Arrive on Capitol Hill
08/31/2009 - Malaysian Hindus Terrorized Over Proposed Temple
08/28/2009 - HAF Sends Letter of Protest to Malaysian Ambassador - Bring Muslim Mob to Justice
08/19/2009 - China, Focus on Unrest at Home - Leave India Alone
08/14/2009 - HAF Slams Anti-Hindu Bias at U.S. Commission
07/03/2009 - HAF Policy Op-Ed: Where is Obama's Muslim World?
06/10/2009 - Briefing on Kashmir Held on Capitol Hill
06/05/2009 - Hindu Americans Welcome Obama's Speech to Muslims, Wonder Why Hindus Ignored
05/06/2009 - Christian Only White House Prayer Service Ended by President Obama - HAF Applauds
03/06/2009 - HAF Joins Bangladesh Human Rights Group at UN Panel
01/20/2009 - Hindu Americans Gather in Prayer to Welcome Obama Administration
01/14/2009 - HAF Writes to Obama’s Transition Team

2008

11/07/2008 - California's Lt. Governor Addresses HAF's Annual Education Campaign
09/25/2008 - Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Endorse HAF's Advocacy Efforts during Face to Face Meetings
09/06/2008 - Obama Accuses Pakistan of Using American Aid against India - Hindu Americans Applaud
04/08/2008 - Hindu American Foundation Advocates for Malaysian Hindus at Congressional Briefing
02/11/2008 - Hindu American Foundation Mourns Death of Rep. Tom Lantos
01/28/2008 - HAF Worried About Huckabee's Call to Amend the Constitution

2007

07/18/2007 - Hindu American Foundation Launches Campaign to Counter Protest of Hindu Prayer
07/18/2007 - HAF Highlights Plight of Hindus in South Asia at Congressional Human Rights Caucus Briefing
07/13/2007 - Hindu American Foundation Statement Celebrating Opening of the U.S. Senate With Hindu Prayer
03/29/2007 - India Caucus Co-Chairs Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Diwali

2006

11/21/2006 - Hindu Americans Protest Call to Convert to Christianity by Republican Candidate in Minnesota
11/09/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Welcomes New Lawmakers
11/09/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Condemns Texas Governor’s Religious Bigotry
10/18/2006 - USCIRF Commended for Policy Focus on Bangladesh
10/17/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Campaigns for Diwali Recognition
09/30/2006 - Hindu Americans Meet on Capitol Hill for Third Straight Year
09/26/2006 - HAF Statement on General Musharraf's 2006 Washington, D.C. Visit
09/01/2006 - Hindu Group Flays Congresswoman's Remarks on Separation of Church and State
08/24/2006 - HAF Objects to Proposed Sale of F-16s to Pakistan
08/22/2006 - Hindu Human Rights Report Gets Attention of Lawmakers
06/08/2006 - HAF Supports US State Department's Blacklisting of Pakistani Terrorist Organizations
05/16/2006 - HAF Expresses Support for USCIRF 2006 Report
05/04/2006 - Foundation Represents Hindu Americans at White House National Day of Prayer Event
04/10/2006 - HAF Applauds US State Department's Comprehensive 2005 Report on Human Rights
04/06/2006 - Full-Time Executive Director Assumes New Role at HAF
03/24/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Signs Interfaith Statement on Immigration Reform
03/10/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Applauds President Bush's India Visit

2005

12/22/2005 - Hindu Americans Laud USCIRF for Support of Afghan Hindu Refugees
11/01/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Attends Official White House Diwali Celebration
10/30/2005 - HAF Discusses Human Rights and Religious Liberty with Congress and Justice Department
10/12/2005 - HAF Appreciates Congressional Hearing on Dalit Rights; Concerned by Biases
09/02/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Publishes Guide for Hindu Groups to Apply for Federal Grants
06/21/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Attends Indian-American Policy Day on Capitol Hill
06/20/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Obtains Support of Congressional Leader on Hindu Human Rights
06/20/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Begins Dialogue with White House
05/30/2005 - HAF Meets with U.K. Based Hindu Groups and Officials
05/15/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Welcomes Censures in USCIRF Annual Religious Freedom Report
03/21/2005 - HAF Condemns Hinduphobic Resolution in House of Representatives

2004

10/20/2004 - HAF Emphasizes Global Issues of Concern to Incoming Co-Chair of Congressional India Caucus
Congressman Crowley Commends HAF for Government Outreach Efforts
06/28/2004 - HAF Lauded By Co-Chairs of Congressional Caucus on India
06/14/2004 - Hindu Americans Represented at National Meeting on Faith Based Initiatives for First Time
05/20/2004 - Congressman Pallone Condemns Persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh Following HAF Meeting
05/05/2004 - Hindu American Foundation Formally Launches with Dinner Reception on Capitol Hill