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“Remembering is not enough. We must take all actions possible to stop and prevent Genocides such as in Sri Lanka”

Preventing future Atrocities in Sri Lanka

― Eva Moses Kor, Holocaust survivor

“Wherever minorities are being persecuted we must raise our voices to protest ... the Tamil people are being disenfranchised and victimized by the Sri Lankan authorities. This injustice must stop. The Tamil people must be allowed to live in peace and flourish in their homeland.”

Strengthening the Homeland by Extending the Advocacy

― Elie Wiesel, 2009

About USTAG

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.

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JUSTICE IN SRI LANKA MUST INCLUDE INVESTIGATIONS OF GENOCIDE ALLEGATIONS

Seven years ago this month, a quarter century of armed conflict in Sri Lanka reached its violent conclusion. The Government of Sri Lanka’s take-no-prisoners approach to defeating the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), also known as the “Tamil Tigers,” was accompanied by massive violations …

TAMIL DIASPORA ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR ACTION ON THE EVE OF SRI LANKA’S 70th INDEPENDENCE DAY

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.

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USTAG'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.

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Our Achievements

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.

Cooperated with Congressional Caucus on Ethnic & Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

Helped grow Caucus to 15 members with regular, well-attended Briefings

2015 UN’s OISL Report

Incontestable report on serious, systemic crimes committed during & after Sri Lanka’s war primarily by govn’t forces

5 US-led resolutions in the UNHRC on Sri Lanka

Called for post-war justice and reform in increasingly strong terms, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017

Encouraged cooperation among all diaspora groups by regular meetings, common talking points, joint letters

Encouraged 2nd generation thru advocacy training at home, in Washington & in Geneva

2015 UN Human Rights Council Resolution 30/1

Sri Lanka committed to a transitional justice process and post-war major reform

Attended most UNHRC sessions in Geneva to support US efforts

2011 US Senate Resolution 84 passed unanimously

Called for accountability in Sri Lanka

2009 US House Resolution 711 passed

Called for the ‘Speedy Release of IDPs’ from internment camps, respect for human rights and help with re-settlement

2011 54 Co-Sponsors on US House Resolution 177

Called for an independent international investigation of war crimes and crimes against humanity

Held regular meetings with key US State Dept & NSC officials, legislators & thinktanks

Provided Tamil perspective on critical issues

Helped change US narrative re Tamils from ‘dangerous’ to ‘endangered community’

Tamil Americans played a crucial role in shift of perspective

Encouraged Tamil Americans to participate in US politics & actively engage US Government

Significantly increased number of US officials knowledgeable & sympathetic to Tamil concerns

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