Adhikaar.org

Adhikaar – for Human Rights and Social Justice

WEBAdhikaar, meaning “rights” in Nepali, is a women-led community and workers’ center that provides direct services to the Nepali-speaking* community and …

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INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE – Adhikaar

WEBINCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. We make it easier to access free and affordable healthcare providers, particularly for the more than half of adult Nepali …

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SNAPSHOTS OF THE NEPALI-SPEAKING COMMUNITY IN NEW …

WEBThus, many recent immigrants in New York have basic coverage. However, the maximum gross annual income for eligibility is extremely low, as it is set at $903 a month for …

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PROMOTING WORKERS’ RIGHTS – Adhikaar

WEBPROMOTING WORKERS’ RIGHTS. We organize low-income immigrant workers to empower them to stand up for themselves, advocate for policy changes, and to build a …

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HOW WE DO IT – Adhikaar

WEBAdhikaar is the community’s 411/311 information and referral service. We are the first stop for other community organizations, government agencies, researchers, and media …

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OUR COMMUNITY – Adhikaar

WEBOUR COMMUNITY. The Nepali-speaking community in New York is one of the newest groups of immigrants from South Asia. Most of us were born in Nepal, but the …

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REPORTS & ANALYSIS – Adhikaar

WEBThe Eldercare Dialogues. CDP strengthens the impact of grassroots organizations in New York City’s low-income and other excluded communities. We partner with community …

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Adhikaar in the News – Adhikaar

WEBOn the workers’ side, the Nepali community organization Adhikaar just published a colorful pamphlet—designed in collaboration with the Center for Urban …

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Sandhya Gurung Pradhan – Adhikaar

WEBSandhya Gurung Pradhan joined Adhikaar as a volunteer in 2010, and later became the Vice Chairperson on Adhikaar’s Steering Committee. She is a 2014-2015 Public Allies …

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Narbada Chhetri – Adhikaar

WEBPrior to coming to the U.S. in 2006, Narbada worked as a human rights activist in Nepal for 15 years, working in many issue areas including anti-trafficking. Her own experience of …

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Ramos, Bronson Introduce New Legislation to Establish

WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2022. Contact: For NY Healthy Nail Salons Coalition: Daisy Chung, 518-253-9331, [email protected]; Leanne Tory …

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Healthy Nail Salons Campaign: From the Grassroots Up – Adhikaar

WEBIn 2014, Adhikaar and NYCOSH developed a partnership to create a stronger, unified voice for healthier nail salons in New York. Through organizing, research, policy advocacy, …

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EXPANDING IMMIGRANT RIGHTS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT – Adhikaar

WEBAdhikaar provides a platform for new immigrants, particularly Nepali-speaking, Tibetan, and other Asian immigrants, to fully participate in civic life. We help those who are eligible to …

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Adhikaar Releases Groundbreaking Survey of Nail Salon Workers

WEBN.Y. State and City Nail Salon Measures to be Guided by Workers’ Participatory, On-the-Ground Research FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2015. …

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Our COVID-19 Community Response – Adhikaar

WEBAdhikaar has shifted to respond to COVID-19 crisis in Queens. In early March we created a four-part crisis response plan based on thousands of calls made to our members: Our …

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INFORMATION & SERVICES – Adhikaar

WEBPlease email us at info [at]adhikaar.org if you would like your organization to be listed. Low-cost Health Care for Uninsured. HHC Options are available regardless of immigration …

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OUR TEAM – Adhikaar

WEBExecutive Director of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development.

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