Untouchability persists in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Yemen and Nigeria.

Nearly 250 million persons are directly affected by this disease.

It is time for the world to take note and to eradicate this heinous practice.

Calling Victims, Rights Activists, Academics and Governments to contribute to, and to participate in, the First World Conference on Untouchability

Dates: 9 and 10 June 2009
City: London

To participate, to present a paper or to get more details, send an e mail to