LONG WALK 2021

Why did we march?

Too many human beings around the world face the appalling realities of enforced disappearances, torture, extrajudicial killings, and forced conversions. Amidst it all, those with the power to act stand by as global temperatures rise beyond the point of no return, sparking unprecedented fires, droughts, and massive storms.

It is time we stand in solidarity.

Read our full statement.

Read reports on human rights abuse in Sindh.

Photo by Mukul Ranjan

Instagram: @mukulphoto

We passed through the following major sites!

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The march began on April 7, 2021 at the UN headquarters in New York City, NY and ended in Washington, D.C. on April 29. We crossed through five states by foot: Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

New York City, NY

Newark, NJ

Princeton University

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania

Wilmington, DE

Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland

Washington, DC

April 7

April 8

April 12

April 15

April 17

April 25

April 28

April 29

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Fatima speaks at the #StopAsianHate Rally in Jersey City

Mid-Walk, during the Long Walk for Freedom

Video by Rachel Clara Reed ©

Photo by Rachel Clara Reed ©

Congressman Brad Sherman, speaking in D.C.

Photo by Mukul Ranjan ©

Instagram: @mukulphoto

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New York City Event

Video by Rachel Clara Reed ©

The Long Walk for Freedom is just the beginning. Our mission continues and we will not rest until actions are taken on the demands of the Long Walk. The following is a shortened version of our demands.

We demand:

- An end to enforced disappearance in Pakistan and around the world.

- An end to extrajudicial killings in Pakistan and around the world.

- An end to abductions and forced conversions of women and girls in

Pakistan and around the world.

- A repeal of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and around the world.

- The creation and implementation of transparent criteria and

accountability mechanisms regarding eligibility to serve on the Human

Rights Council.

- An end to infrastructure projects which disproportionately threaten

marginalized people around the world and in Pakistan.

- The prioritization of human rights when engaging with foreign

governments, including Pakistan.

For the full list of our demands, please see this document

Want to do more?

It took a lot of people and resources to plan a 350-mile march. If you are interested, we could use your help!

Donate

We want to thank everyone for your generosity in helping to contribute towards the $60,000 to cover the resources needed to fund the Long Walk for Freedom.

If you can help us to reach our goal of $60,000, please consider donating to our GoFundMe page. Any contribution will help!

This march marked the beginning of a new era. If you are able, please donate and share.

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer with the Sindhi Foundation to help us with our future projects, please email us at sindhifoundation@gmail.com.

We could use your help!

Email us to volunteer your time and talents.

Share on social media

We need people power to spread awareness of the Long Walk – but we can't reach all people ourselves. If you are excited about this march, or know others who may be able to support, tell the world!

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