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THE coalescence of cultural practices and traditions in South Asia is a result of extensive and complex interactions between communities for a prolonged duration in the past. While, many communities spontaneously become a part of enabling syncretic values, on the other hand innumerable groups struggle with experiences of aversion, acculturation and exclusion in the process of migration. Hence, the current issue brings forth diverse aspects that help us understand the complexities and boundaries around composite culture, cultural amalgamation and cultural identities from a migrants' perspective...
In the year 1982, the international community came forward to observe the International Day of Peace, to take collective initiatives for fostering peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire. However, the world today is shook by the horrors of unending conflicts and unleashing devastations. As horrific incidents of violence continue to plague us, there have been those who dared to stand up against the evils of society. Hence, this issue includes South Asian experiences with peace and conflict, and celebrates the chronicles of individuals, artists, activists and leaders who aim to restore, as well as characterize the need for peace and harmony...
Since April has come to be recognized as Dalit History Month, we dedicate this issue to anti-caste, anti-race, adivasi struggles. We are including writings by some of the authors/poets who we think continues to remain unrecognized in the mainstream conversations on rights and justice. These articles, poems, interviews underscore themes which point to violent hierarchies but also give us hope that assertion; of one's rights and identity can play a significant role in building a society where everyone has the right to live a life with dignity...
On the occasion of Worlds Children Day, the current issue of SACH discusses various factors that need to be addressed for creating more inclusive and equal future for all children. Every year, World Children's Day is commemorated on November 20. It is celebrated as UNICEF's annual day of action- for children, by children. This year's Worlds Children's Day's is theme is Inclusion: For Every Child. It denotes education as an important right for children across the world. This will build a better future for kids around the globe...
South Asia has always been riven by conflicts and different dimensions of conflict/tensions have been observed. We have also seen that even while facing several challenges, the South-Asia has entered a critical demographic time where the number of working adults exceeds dependents (children and the elderly). It is the need of the hour that we must focus on this adult population i.e., youth and help them cope with various challenges...
SHARED struggles are important legacies which are required to be remembered so that one can take insights from them while fighting against injustices at the contemporary juncture. Collective struggles are also an important part of our Composite Heritage as they ensured an equitable society for not only one specific section but for everyone...
Climate change has brought severe repercussions for the planet. The temperature is rising every year, the sea level is rising, putting communities/villages along the coastline at risk. It has wrecked tremendous havoc around the globe which has invited conversations/protests as to how to find a solution for the crisis...
IN the present day world, more than ever, South Asian countries have realized the increasing importance of unity and social movements in the face of rising disparity and inequality. Ironically the more we move on the path of unity, justice and social movement, challenges also increases in the same manner...
Indigenous people are closest to the nature and have played a leading, crucial role in nature's protection; In South Asia, Indigenous people have diverse and distinct history, traditions and live a distinct life. But in present times due to forcible integration of Indigenous people in mainstream society, the cultural heritage and traditions of these communities have either been lost or diminished...
We saw people struggling and fighting against the pandemic as Covid -19 has undone the progress made by communities and families towards empowering adolescent girls; years of efforts to tackle patriarchal norms and empowering girls by sending them to schools lost its direction...