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Honors Father Stan's Human Rights Work
Recent Bills/Honors Father Stan's Human Rights Work

Honors Father Stan's Human Rights Work

IntroducedJune 27, 2025
1 year ago
Intro
House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Why This Matters

This resolution honors Father Stan, a human rights activist who died in Indian custody, and calls for an independent investigation into his treatment.

If you support human rights, this resolution calls for an investigation into Father Stan's death while in custody in India.
Who this affects
Adivasi communities · Human rights advocates
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution recognizes Father Stan's dedication to human rights and social justice for marginalized communities.
  2. 2Father Stan was a key figure in advocating for the rights of Adivasi people in India.
  3. 3The resolution encourages India to conduct an independent investigation into Father Stan's arrest and death.
  4. 4It highlights Father Stan's contributions through education and activism over several decades.
Read the detailed summary

This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021. The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.

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IntroducedCurrentJun 27, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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