DEEP is a common word in Urdu and Hindi which means a lamp signifying the

importance of light in reducing the darkness of ignorance and hatred.

This forum was founded by concerned Canadians on the ever escalating conflicts between the borders of Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Our mission is to improve the prospect of sustainable and everlasting peace in South Asia. Today, South Asia has become a major battle ground and, with every passing moment, scope of this war is increasing and countless lives have already been lost.

In the last sixty years, India and Pakistan have fought several wars resulting in loss of innocent lives and the current war on terrorism has brought untold misery to the common man. History has shown that public opinion can change the tide of escalating war and pave the way for peace. Peace is the ultimate desire of South Asians living in the West or in their native countries, so that dignity of human life is preserved. The wave of terrorism can only be stopped by an all out effort to promote tolerance and educate the masses. Since both India and Pakistan are loaded with nuclear arsenals, attempts to muster public opinion against policies and actions that might trigger a nuclear disaster will be the ultimate desire of present mankind.

Mission : This forum’s mission is to improve the prospect of sustainable and everlasting peace in South Asia.

Nature of the Forum : The forum will conduct itself as a non religious and non partisan entity. However, individuals may belong to any political party/religion/caste/creed/group. The forum will be secular in its philosophy and conduct.

Objectives : Create awareness among the North American community of prejudices against religious and ethnic groups. Promote harmony among all diverse communities living in North America and to support / encourage democratic and civil liberties movements in South Asia.

Strongly condemn and help eliminate terrorism in all shapes and form Share and promote literary and intellectual discourse related to advancement of peace.

Inviting television/print media to air opinion of DEEP on political currents challenging peace in South Asia.

To urge Canadian parliamentarians and local body officials to promote the cause of peace in South Asia through representation and discussion papers etc

To reduce the wave of intermittent hostilities between India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, through effective partnership with peace loving networks, academics, scholars and media. To help turn off the nuclear button on both sides of the border between India and Pakistan.

General Membership :

The membership will be open to all Canadian residents who will commit to the mission and objectives of this forum.

The structure of the organization involves:
Patrons
Board of Directors (BOD)
Executive Committee (EC)

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