Historic Congressional Briefing Demands Action for Pak Minors' Rights

A groundbreaking congressional briefing spotlighted the severe persecution of Hindu and Christian minorities in Pakistan. Organized by HinduACTion, lawmakers, advocates, and experts emphasized the urgency of mitigating religious and gender-based violence and securing rights for marginalized communities, urging U.S. diplomatic pressure and potential economic sanctions against Pakistan.

In Washington D.C., a landmark congressional briefing convened at the Rayburn House Office Building, focusing on the dire situation of Hindu and Christian minorities in Pakistan. Organized by HinduACTion, this pivotal event gathered key policymakers, human rights activists, and media personnel to address alarming levels of religious persecution and the trafficking of minority women.

High-profile participants included Members of Congress such as Reps. Shri Thanedar, Suhas Subramanyam, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, alongside staff from Rep. Zach Nunn and Bill Huizenga's offices. The attendance of a representative from the Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's office underscored the national security ramifications of these rights abuses.

Emphasizing the need for U.S. intervention, Rep. Thanedar called on the State Department to pressurize Pakistan for the safe release of kidnapped Hindu women and girls and to enact protective legislations. The briefing served as a powerful call for the U.S. to lead global efforts to combat these human rights violations, with recommendations for potential economic sanctions if Pakistan fails to demonstrate substantial improvements.

(With inputs from agencies.)