International Dalit Solidarity Network’s recommendations for 60th session of UN Human Rights Council

9th September 2025

The 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will take place from 8 September, 2025, to 8 October, 2025. In connection with their participation, International Dalit Solidarity Network (IDSN) has developed and shared policy and advocacy recommendations to ensure UN Member States meaningfully consider the ongoing and systemic challenge of caste-based discrimination.

Key recommendations include establishing caste- and gender-sensitive policies that address the compounding discrimination that Dalit women face; removing caste-based barriers to safe drinking water and sustainable energy; recognising caste-based discrimination as a barrier to legal remedy and justice; and enforcing existing legislation to end exploitative caste-based labour, particularly in instances involving Dalit children.

Caste issues have been raised by the UN High Commissioner and by UN Special Procedures in their reports. However, much more needs to be done. IDSN and DSN UK continue our collective work, fighting globally against caste-based discrimination. Read IDSN’s full recommendations report here.