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Across the world we have witnessed the rise of religious extremism and fundamentalism – from India, to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka where influential forces have continued to deprive minority groups, women, children and people from poorer grounds of their rights.  We have seen attacks on secular values in South Asia. Individuals and groups who perpetuate these crimes are also supported by the diaspora communities through fake propaganda, and donations.

The current mainstream media environment in South Asia in general is controlled by heterosexual men leaving little space for women. Violence against women and minorities have increased many folds. We see an immense opportunity and a gaping hole that needs to be filled with bringing the voices and perspectives that are secularist in nature, to audiences far and wide and in the English language. 

What is The Secularist?

The Secularist is a UK based media agency and a VIG subsidy. We aspire to be the alternative and inclusive voice that bridges gaps and provides a platform for underrepresented voices, particularly women and minorities, in the English language. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and ethical journalism is at the core of our vision. By doing so, we strive to foster tolerance, understanding, and progress, contributing to a more equitable and peaceful world.

We aim to be a beacon of hope and change in the world of media, committed to promoting and amplifying the voices and perspectives that advocate secularism, gender equality, and social justice in South Asia and beyond. We aim to shed light on the rise of religious extremism and fundamentalism across the region, addressing issues of corruption, political manipulation, and the deprivation of rights for minority groups, women, children, and marginalised communities. Our mission is to confront and mitigate the impact of influential figures who sustain these injustices, often with the backing of diaspora communities.

Join us in amplifying voices for secularism, gender equality, and social justice. Explore the rise of religious extremism and fundamentalism while confronting issues of corruption and political manipulation. Be part of the alternative voice advocating for diversity, equality, and ethical journalism in South Asia and beyond.

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Secular Student Alliance

The Secular Student Alliance (SSA) is an American educational nonprofit organization whose purpose is to educate high school and college students about the value of scientific reason and the intellectual basis of secularism in its atheistic and humanistic manifestations. 

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