Nadeem Khan (born Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan; December 15, 1977) is a human rights activist in India serving as the National Secretary of Association for Protection of Civil Rights and Founder of UAH (United Against Hate),[1] actively contributing to its cause.[2][3][4] His activism extends various communal violence incidents across India including the Bihar Communal Violence, Ram Navami Violence, and Kasganj violence of 2018. He also aligned the victims with others for sponsorship.[5][6]
Nadeem Khan | |
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| National Secretary of the APCR | |
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| Born | Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan December 15, 1977 Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | MBA |
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Early life and education
editKhan was born in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. He received his primary education in his hometown. Khan's Father Mohammad Wasim Khan was a farmer.[7]
United Against Hate
editKhan along with other activists launched United Against Hate (UAH) -an anti-hate crime campaign initiative- in 2017.[8] UAH is a team of professionals, students, social activists, bureaucrats, journalists, and advocates who are endeavoring to help, address the issues, bring in mainstream discussions the cause of victims of hate crime by organizing conferences, protests, workshops across the country.[9]
Justice for Najeeb movement
editAfter the disappearance of Najeeb Ahmed, a Muslim student from JNU, Khan with other activists demonstrated several times at the CBI Headquarters and Jantar Mantar led by Najeeb's mother Fatima Nafees to take the matter of Najeeb's disappearance seriously in view of the police inaction. Apart from this, Khan had also launched a signature campaign in Najeeb's case.[10]
Delhi riots conspiracy allegations & CAA
editKhan played an important role in documenting the consequences of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam by releasing the first comprehensive report in 2018. The report focused on 14 districts of Assam affected by NRC and was released in various Indian states including Telangana. He released a second report recognizing the flaws in Foreign Tribunals in the context of Assam’s NRC in 2019- highlighting loopholes. [11][12][13]
Khan emerged as a community leader during anti-CAA protests, offering guidance and support for the peaceful movement. His activism extends to all prominent cases of the Delhi riots where he actively engaged with victims and advocated for at least 350 cases. Nadeem Khan has continuously raised his voice to uphold human rights through his activism such as in Jahangirpuri, Himmat Nagar, Khargone, Ranchi, and recently in Haldwani and others.[14][15]
After the Delhi riots in February 2020, Delhi Police found in its investigation that along with Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Khalid Saifi, and other accused, Khan was also involved in the conspiracy of the riots. Police alleged that the creation of Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) was the brainchild of Umar Khalid and Khan to rope in different student organisations of Jamia Millia Islamia.[16][17]
Awards
edit- Janmitr Samman by People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR).
- National Muslim Social Leadership Award for Civil Liberties by Movement for Empowerment of Muslim Indians (2019).[18]
- Voice of People Award by Pal Pal News.[19]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "305 attacks on Christians in Indian in first nine months of 2021, only 30 FIRs: fact-finding report". theleaflet.in. 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Hello, can you help me fight hate?". lifestyle.mitnt.com. 12 November 2019.
- ^ Vincent, Pheroze L. (15 July 2019). "Helpline on hate crimes". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Indian anti-hate group 'victim of hate' after leaders arrested". arabnews.com. 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Activists, intellectuals condemn ED raids at Harsh Mander's office, home". Indianexpress.com. 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Bihar riots: fact-finding team alleges violence was staged by BJP and Bajrang Dal". twocircles.net. 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Asif Tanha: A Muslim activist hoping to restore India's democracy". Asif Tanha: A Muslim activist hoping to restore India’s democracy. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Khan, Fatima (2020-06-20). "United Against Hate, the 'fact-finding' group accused of conspiracy in Delhi riots". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Radiance (2023-01-09). "Social, Human Rights Activists, Students Recall Police Brutality during Anti-CAA Movement". Radiance Viewsweekly. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ Staff, Maktoob (2022-12-20). "Students, activists, journalists recount police terror and arrests during anti-CAA movement". Maktoob media. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Service, Indo-Asian News (2024-03-08). "HRC approaches Telangana HC to stop release of Razakar movie". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Jamaat-e-Islami delegation visits violence-hit areas in Haryana". The Siasat Daily. 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "APCR hosts Symposium on Legal Justice System and APCR". Radiance Weekly. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Noor, Aliza (2024-02-16). "Haldwani: Fact-Finding Team Allege 'Police Set Up Detention Centres', Cops Deny". TheQuint. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ IANS (2024-03-08). "Telangana HC moved to stop release of Razakar, controversial movie produced by BJP leader". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "अकोला हिंसा के आरोप में गिरफ्तार 17 मुसलमानों को मिली ज़मानत, APCR ने की थीं पैरवी | Journo Mirror". 2023-06-01. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ BUREAU, THE CITIZEN (2023-01-06). ""It's A Human Issue"". www.thecitizen.in. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Jamaat welcomes Supreme Court's stay order on mass eviction in Haldwani | The Indian Awaaz". 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ "UU Baru India Semua Agama Boleh Kecuali Islam". 16 December 2019.
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