The United States Tamil Action Group (USTAG) is a grassroots advocacy organization of Tamil Americans, committed to work for justice, equality and the human rights of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka.
Aarthi U. Nov. 27 2020 When it comes to understanding a specific ethnicity, most people often think about the things typical of a shared culture. Food, religion, dress, history, and art- while all important- overshadow a bigger part of what constitutes one’s ethnicity and culture. …
On February 4 Sri Lanka marks its 70th year of independence from Britain. Historically, this day has been a painful one for the Tamils both who live in Sri Lanka and those who have been forced into exile by discrimination and anti-Tamil violence.
The Way You can Help
Help our efforts to build lasting peace in Sri Lanka through justice & equality.
DonateUSTAG's vision is for peace and freedom on our island of origin, based on the belief that every human is created equal. We believe in a civilization that is free of oppression and discrimination from race, ethnicity, color, gender, language, religious beliefs, caste, and sexual orientation.
USTAG has focused on maintaining international attention -- and particularly US attention -- on Sri Lanka to assure the political, legal and security sector reforms are undertaken that are necessary for all the island's peoples to live together in peace, prosperity and equal dignity.
Tamil Americans played a crucial role in shift of perspective
Sri Lanka committed to a transitional justice process and post-war major reform
Called for post-war justice and reform in increasingly strong terms, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
Incontestable report on serious, systemic crimes committed during & after Sri Lanka’s war primarily by govn’t forces
Significantly increased number of US officials knowledgeable & sympathetic to Tamil concerns
Called for accountability in Sri Lanka
Helped grow Caucus to 15 members with regular, well-attended Briefings
Called for the ‘Speedy Release of IDPs’ from internment camps, respect for human rights and help with re-settlement
Provided Tamil perspective on critical issues
Called for an independent international investigation of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Care about people to transforming their lives and exudes a positive Impression to believe.
