Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2021 | Andrea Beltramello Cabinet member | Review of the EU regulation on a generalized scheme of preference | — |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Andrea Beltramello Cabinet member | Review of the EU regulation on a generalized scheme of preference | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Our mission is to make an effective global-level contribution to the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of those affected by caste-based discrimination and to promote effective measures for its elimination. We will contribute to the creation of a global engagement with caste-based discrimination where the UN, EU and key national and international stakeholders, act in solidarity with those who suffer from caste-based discrimination and take action to end it.
EU Legislative Interests
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence 2022/0051(COD) COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure) Directive Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market 2022/0269(COD) COD - Ordinary legislative procedure (ex-codecision procedure) Regulation ● Facilitating dialogue and documentation to influence the policies, strategic frameworks, funding instruments and programmes of the European Union. ● Mainstreaming caste-based discrimination into key EU policies through a thematic approach. ● Furthering debate and text in resolutions on caste-based discrimination by the European Parliament and committees on foreign affairs (AFET) development (DEVE) and human rights (DROI) and delegations on South Asian countries. ● Engage with the relevant EU Council Working Groups such as COHOM and COASI and EU delegations in caste-affected countries.
Communication Activities
● External communication, media work and the production and promotion of resources and awareness raising material. ● Facilitate the exposure of information from network members and associates to an international audience. ● Use social media channels to facilitate dialogue and information exchange between network actors, communities and the global level. ● IDSN will endeavour to create international level exposure for relevant local or national level campaigns, especially within the thematic focus areas of Dalit women and caste, forced and bonded labour. ● Sustain and enhance internal communication and networking between members, associates and the secretariat.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
http://hrdn.eu/
Organisation Members
http://idsn.org/about-us/who-we-are/the-global-network/
Additional Information
Funding of 86,116 EUR was given by Foundation for a Just Society in 2025 for use in 2026.
Connected Legislation