Powerful Exhibition in Geneva Spotlights Persecution of Minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh
In the heart of Geneva, right next to the famous Broken Chair monument at Place des Nations, Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) recently hosted a striking exhibition. This three-day event, running from September 8 to 10, put the spotlight on the severe human rights violations and ongoing persecution faced by vulnerable minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The exhibition grabbed attention from crowds of locals, civil society groups, and international visitors. Eye-catching posters, hard-hitting statistics, and heartfelt portraits of victims brought the stories of silenced communities to life. It focused on groups like the Ahmadiyya, Sindhi, and Baloch in Pakistan, as well as Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians in Bangladesh—people who often face discrimination without a voice.
GHRD highlighted the harsh realities in a strong statement. "These communities endure systematic discrimination, targeted violence, forced conversions, kidnappings, and limits on their freedom of religion," it said. In Pakistan, Ahmadiyya members face legal barriers and hate campaigns, while Baloch and Sindhi activists often disappear without a trace or fall victim to extrajudicial killings. Over in Bangladesh, religious minorities deal with intimidation, attacks on their places of worship, and exclusion from politics and society. Across both nations, survivors struggle to find justice or protection, leaving them exposed to more abuse.
Visitors poured in, showing real concern for these issues. Many stopped to chat, share emotional stories of support, and urge the world to pay closer attention. The event’s buzz reflected rising worries about minority rights in South Asia, especially religious persecution in Pakistan and attacks on Hindus and indigenous groups in Bangladesh.
GHRD didn’t stop there. They called on the United Nations, global leaders, and human rights organizations to step up—protect these vulnerable people and bring the culprits to justice.
This exhibition ties into bigger conversations at the ongoing 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Earlier this week, GHRD and partners organized a side event called ‘Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia.’ It drew over 50 attendees from civil society, diplomatic missions, and permanent representations, including those from Greece, Denmark, China, India, and Bangladesh. The discussion zeroed in on the urgent need to safeguard minorities amid rising threats in the region.
Events like these remind us how important it is to amplify these voices and push for real change in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond.
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