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- EIN 22-3834037
- (212) 655-3095
- 165 Broadway 23rd Floor 2359 New York NY 10006-1452 USA
- sikhcoalition.org
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Causes: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Crime & Law, Public Interest Law
Mission: The sikh coalition is a community based organization that works towards the realization of civil and human rights for all people. In particular, we work towards a world where sikhs may freely practice and enjoy their faith while fostering strong (continued on schedule o)relations with their local community wherever they may be.
Programs: Legal program - defends and safeguards religious freedom. We provide essential legal services to victims of hate crimes, employment discrimination, public accommodation discrimination, profiling and other forms of discrimination.
government advocacy program - encourages civic participation and pushes government to be respectful of sikh concerns. The organization works to engage communities and community centers through petition signing efforts, rallies, vigils and other forms of civic engagement.
community relations program - works with communities to develop community-based campaigns, activism and leadership to promote civil and human rights.
education program - seeks to create an environment through education where sikhs may freely practice their faith and where people appreciate the presence of sikhs in the community. We proactively fight bias and discrimination by spreading awareness about sikhs.