In 2011, ghrd held a significant milestone by bringing local South Asian partners to speak at the European Parliament, a first for the organization in over seven years. The conference was the culmination of a year of grassroots activities and international advocacy, including awareness-raising events, educational projects, capacity building, and a capacity-building symposium in Mumbai, India. ghrd also submitted an application for official NGO status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and traveled to New York to discuss the process. In 2012, ghrd embarked on a four-year human rights program in Bangladesh and Pakistan, raising voices for minority rights. Despite funding constraints, ghrd managed to mobilize support from various donors and sponsors, looking forward to future collaboration in the fight for minority rights in South Asia.