Est. 1984

what we are fighting for

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) promotes and protects the interests of Sikhs in Canada and around the world and advocates for the protection of human rights for all.  

We have been to the Supreme Court of Canada on numerous occasions to protect the rights of Sikhs and other faiths, to freely practice their religion. 

We uphold civil liberties, irrespective of an individuals background.

We engage in media and government relations across Canada, to ensure the Sikh narrative, identity and lived experiences are articulated, understood and respected.

We empower our youth and build community capacity through initiatives such as the Sikh Family Helpline, the Sikh Youth Leadership Institute and the Sikh Mentorship Program.

We work in partnership with interfaith and BIPOC partners to promote democratic engagement and collectively address pertinent issues.

We are Canada's premier national Sikh advocacy organization.

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World Sikh Organization of Canada

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Press Releases

  • 20
    Aug

    WSO Statement on Domestic Violence

    (August 20, 2022):  Over the past two weeks, Mandeep Kaur’s video has circulated on Punjabi media networks, highlighting the need for our sangat to have critical conversations addressing the societal and communal normalization of domestic violence. Mandeep Kaur’s disclosure of being a survivor of...

  • 04
    Jul

    City of Toronto No-Beards Rule Forces Out Sikh Security Guards

    Toronto (July 4, 2022). The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) calls for the immediate reinstatement of over 100 Sikh security guards at City of Toronto sites who have been removed due to their religiously required facial hair.   The City of Toronto has recently instituted a “clean shave” re...

  • 18
    Jun

    WSO Calls on Government of Canada to Immediately Evacuate Afghan Sikhs & Hindus

    Ottawa (June 18, 2022):  The World Sikh Organization of Canada calls, once again, on the Government of Canada to recognize its humanitarian duty and immediately evacuate Afghan Sikhs and Hindus to Canada.  Earlier today, a terrorist attack took place at Kabul’s Gurdwara Karte Parwan, destroying t...

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