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Naya Barshako Shuvakamana - Happy Nepali New Year 2069!
Since 2005, Adhikaar has been committed to improving the lives of Nepali-speaking communities and getting our voices heard in the social justice movement. We have provided direct services, trained new leaders, and worked in coalition to get the New York State Domestic Workers Bill of Rights passed. We have also successfully partnered with organizations within and beyond our community to inform and impact policies at local, state, national, and international levels.
As we approach Adhikaar's 7th Anniversary, we are celebrating with our Annual Spring for Justice Fundraiser Reception on May 31, 2012. Please mark your calendars, and buy YOUR TICKETS today!
Thank you for visiting our website, and thank you for your commitment to justice. Please visit us often, watch our short video, and "like" ourFacebook page.
News & Updates
31
2012
Spring for Justice 2012
When: Thursday, May 31st, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Where: CUE Art Foundation, 511 West 25th Street, Ground Fl, New York City
Tickets: $95 (general)/$55 (students, community-based groups) Please mark your calendars and purchase your ticket today!
Sponsorship available at $5,001, $2,501, $1,001, $501, and $251.
If you cannot attend, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to support Adhikaar's work! And don't forget to "like" Adhikaar's facebook page!!
Host Committee: (list in formation)
25
2012
DA VANCE: SCAM ARTIST INDICTED FOR DEFRAUDING NEPALESE NATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 25, 2012
CONTACT: Erin Duggan 212-335-9400
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., today announced the arrest and indictment of HIT SHRESTHA, 44, a Nepalese national, for systematically defrauding other Nepalese nationals of thousands of dollars. SHRESTHA is charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree for falsely promising her victims that she would arrange for their family members from Nepal to immigrate to the United States, and for charging her victims large fees for the promised service.
9
2012
Adhikaar is Hiring - Executive Assistant
2
2012
Nepali Worker Announces Lawsuit Against Masala Wok & Grill for Fraud and Severe Labor Abuse
A Nepali immigrant worker who was subjected to abuse, fraud, and egregious labor violations at the hands of his former employer, Long Island Indian fusion restaurant Masala Wok & Grill, announced the filing of his complaint against the restaurant and its owners, Shivaji Pathak and "Tony Malik" in New York Supreme Court. The worker, Rabin Kumar Biswokarma, is represented by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) and is a member of Adhikaar, a Woodside-based human rights group.
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| Jul 29 | 7th Anniversary Celebration Picnic |
| May 31 | Spring for Justice 2012 |
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In 2009, we moved to our new, bigger location at 71-07 Woodside Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377. It is a wheelchair- accessible, environment-friendly space, conveniently located near subways, bus lines, schools, and houses of worship. Please come visit us.