GOPIO
is an international network of people of Indian origin (PIO).
GOPIO was founded in 1989 at the First Global Convention of People
of Indian Origin (August 28 – Sept. 3, 1989) organized by
National
Federation of Indian American Associations (NFIA) in New
York. The initial thrust of GOPIO was fighting human rights violation
of people of Indian origin. Although this has been improved in
the last one decade, human rights violations continue to be a
major issue for PIOs living outside India. GOPIO has now set its
priorities in pooling our resources, both financial and professional,
for the benefit of PIOs, the countries they come from and India.
Toward this goal we welcome you to join in this international
effort
GOPIO accredited by the U.N. as an NGO to participate
in the World Conference Against Racism
Objectives of GOPIO International
GOPIO is a non-partisan, secular global organization engaged
in promoting the well being of People
of Indian Origin, enhancing cooperation and communication
between Indians living in different countries. With this perspective
some specific objectives of GOPIO are:
- To promote the interests and aspirations of the Indian
communities around the world and of specific groups residing in
various countries of their adoption.
- To promote common cultural heritage and therefore
create a binding relationship.
- To mobilize financial, intellectual and professional
resources of Indians abroad for their mutual development and advancement.
- To encourage interaction between communities of Indians
abroad on a global level to deliberate and decide on common issues
and problems facing them including education and technology.
- To further the interaction between PIOs and other
communities at the global level in promoting world peace, progress
and ecological harmony.