Adhikaar, meaning rights in Nepali, is a New York-based non-profit organization working with Nepali communities to promote human rights and social justice for all.
 

Our Mission

Adhikaar, meaning rights in Nepali, is a New York-based nonprofit organization working with Nepali-speaking communities to promote human rights and social justice for all.  To achieve our mission, we

  • facilitate access to information and resources on immigration, health, workers' rights, and other issues;
  • organize community members to collectively advocate against social injustices and human rights abuses;
  • conduct participatory research and policy advocacy on issues affecting our community;
  • build leadership of community members, with the focus on marginalized groups within Nepali communities.

 

 
         

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Map to Adhikaar Office

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.