Toronto – Sahayatra International Alliance for Social Justice, a Canada-registered non-governmental organization, has submitted a memorandum to the Group of Seven (G7)—the world’s wealthiest nations—urging immediate action to end caste-based discrimination in South Asia and globally.

In a formal letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who currently holds the G7 presidency, Dr. Drona Rasali, chair of the Global Conference for Caste Free World 2025 and Sahayatra International Alliance for Social Justice, has called for the inclusion of the issue of eliminating caste- and descent-based discrimination—affecting over 250 million people worldwide—as an official agenda item at the G7 Summit. The 130-page memorandum includes historical facts and justifications for this demand.

“Caste-based discrimination originated in South Asia, but due to historical and contemporary migration, it has now spread across all continents, including G7 nations. Dalits in South Asia, Roma in Europe, Burakumin in Japan, and many other marginalized communities across the world continue to face systemic exclusion, violence, and dehumanization. Sustainable peace cannot be achieved as long as injustice and discrimination persist in our societies,” said Dr. Rasali.

He further stated that the memorandum was sent to draw the attention of the G7—whose central mission includes promoting global peace and security—in line with the Toronto Declaration unanimously adopted by participants of the Global Conference for a Caste-Free World 2025 held in Toronto from May 25–27. The Declaration includes a commitment to inform and engage global forums and governments to end caste-based discrimination.

Specifically, the memorandum highlights that one of the three priority pillars declared by Prime Minister Carney under Canada’s G7 presidency is “protecting our communities and the world.” It argues that this goal cannot be fulfilled while over 240 million people remain unsafe due to caste-based discrimination.

Along with the Toronto Declaration, the memorandum also outlines a global roadmap for the eradication of caste-based systems of oppression. “We hope this serves as a guiding framework for Canada’s leadership within the G7 and for the broader international community,” said Santosh Bishwakarma, President of Sahayatra International Alliance for Social Justice.

“Treating a fellow human being as ‘untouchable’ or of a ‘lower caste’ based on birth is not only morally reprehensible—it is incompatible with the ideals of democracy, human dignity, and international peace. Therefore, we call upon you, as representatives of the world’s leading democratic nations and communities, to address this critical issue and take urgent action,” the memorandum states.

The G7 Summit, which began on Monday in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, is being attended by leaders from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada. Leaders from the European Union, India, and other invited nations are also participating in the Summit.

This may be the first time a formal call has been made to the world’s most powerful leaders to eliminate caste- and descent-based discrimination globally.

The full 130-page memorandum, with historical facts and supporting evidence, is available at:
https://archive.org/download/cfwc-2025-to-g-7-summit-2025-readings/CFWC%202025%20to%20G7%20Summit%202025%20Readings.pdf