FAQ: UN Publication of KAILASA's 29th Report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Transitional Justice

What is the main purpose of KAILASA’s 29th report published by the UN?

The report responds to the UN Special Rapporteur’s call for inputs on economic, social, and cultural rights in transitional justice, detailing systemic violations against Indigenous Hindu communities and advocating for reparative measures rooted in Hindu principles.

Who is KAILASA and what do they represent?

KAILASA identifies as the Ancient Enlightened Sanatana Hindu Civilizational Nation, representing Indigenous Hindu communities and working to revive 10,000 indigenous Hindu traditions while contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.

What specific historical injustices does the report address?

The report details the Hindu Holocaust resulting in loss of 56 Hindu nations and over 500 million lives, colonial-era intensifications under British rule including the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, and post-colonial discrimination through state appropriation and cultural alienation.

What case study of persecution does the report focus on?

The report focuses on the persecution of KAILASA and its Sovereign, The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, from 2010 to 2025, including over 70 assassination attempts, 250 sexual assaults, 120 false legal cases, and $27 million in property destruction.

What solutions and approaches does KAILASA advocate for in the report?

KAILASA calls for a paradigm shift incorporating Indigenous Hindu epistemologies, indigenous-led initiatives for sustainable development and education, and global commitments to acknowledge past atrocities while restoring equitable resource access through participatory methodologies.

How does this report relate to the United Nations’ work?

The report represents KAILASA’s ongoing engagement with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, specifically responding to the Special Rapporteur’s call for inputs on economic, social, and cultural rights in transitional justice contexts.

What are the key international frameworks referenced in the report?

The report references violations of indigenous rights under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and addresses how economic, social, and cultural rights intersect with transitional justice pillars including truth, justice, reparation, guarantees of non-recurrence, and memorialization.

Where can I access the full report and additional information?

The report is available on the UN OHCHR website at https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/issues/truth/cfi-escr-trans-just/subm-economic-social-cultural-cso-15-kailash-union.pdf, with more information at https://kailaasa.org/featured/united-nations-publishes-kailasas-29th-report-on-economic-social-and-cultural-rights/

What is the significance of this being KAILASA’s 29th report to the UN?

This publication marks another milestone in KAILASA’s ongoing engagement with the UN, demonstrating their sustained advocacy for Indigenous Hindu rights and their role in international human rights discourse.