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.
 

Events

Feb
29
2012
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7th Anniversary Celebration Picnic

Please mark your calendars for Adhikaar's 7th Anniversary Celebration on 
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Tentative Location: Queensbridge Park, Queens, NY
May
31
2012
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Spring for Justice 2012

Please join us as we celebrate Adhikaar's accomplishments in the seven years with food, drinks, and music. Let's push forward on the work that lies ahead.

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)
Feb
7
2012
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2012 International Women's Day Conference

Building Collective Power for Rights, Respect, and Recognition 

Please join us for Adhikaar's annual conference to celebrate International Women's Day.
When: Sunday, March 11, 2012
           10am to 4pm

Where: Sagarmatha Restaurant
           62-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377         
Transportation: #7 Express to Woodside-61 Street; Q32 and Q53. 

RSVP: events@adhikaar.org or 718.937.1117
There is no entry fee, but donations are appreciated. 
Sep
27
2011
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Deusi-Bhailo & Fundraiser...

...to celebrate our culture and Adhikaar's work.

When?
Sunday, October 23, 2011
12pm to 6pm

Where?
Chian Federation
44-01 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103

Food, songs, dances, music, and traditional deusi-bhailo program. FESTIVE attire. 
FREE entry. Please come prepared to make a DONATION to support Adhikaar's work. 

If you cannot join us, please consider making a donation online
Aug
9
2011
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Forum on a Groundbreaking New Treaty to Protect Domestic Workers Worldwide

Date: Wednesday, September 21

Time: 5:30-7:30

Location: Conference Room 3AB at OSF's New York Office

400 West 59th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10019

RSVP to Alyssa Ross at aross@sorosny.org

This is a public event. 

 

Moderator:      Elizabeth Frantz (International Migration Initiative)

Panelists:        Simel Esim (International Labor Organization)

Priscilla Gonzalez (Domestic Workers United)

Luna Ranjit (Adhikaar)

Nisha Varia (Human Rights Watch)


Sponsored by the Open Society Foundations' International Migration Initiative and US Programs, along with Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, and the New York Women's Foundation


 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/migration/events/domestic-workers-forum-20110921

Jun
23
2011
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Banbhoj - Picnic

Where: Queensbridge Park,Queens, NY
(Take F train to Queensbridge or 7,N,R,Q to Queensboro Plaza)

When: Sunday, June 26
11am to 3pm

Please join us and bring a dish or some non-alcoholic beverages at Queensbridge Park for an afternoon of music, food, games and much more. 
Jun
4
2011
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Thank You for "Spring(ing) for Justice"

Thank you everyone for joining us on June 2, 2011 for Adhikaar's Annual Fundraiser Reception and celebrating Adhikaar's accomplishments in the first six years.

We raised $18,200! If you could not join us, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us reach our goal of raising $20,000.

Mar
31
2011
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Adhikaar members will be performing at Rubin Museum - a collaboration with the Foundry Theater, in partnership with director Aya Ogawa & designer Jeanette Yew It's FREE but reservation is required - https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/8943715


Buy Tickets: Yatra Samudra Samma: Journey to the Ocean
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Buy tickets for Yatra Samudra Samma: Journey to the Ocean on Saturday 04/30, 04:00PM at Rubin Museum of Art
Mar
28
2011
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Nepali New Year Celebration

Join us on April 17, 2011 at Adhikaar Office to celebrate Nepali New Year! Please bring a dish, a song, or a dance to share.
Jul
10
2010
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Celebrate with Adhikaar on Aug 7th

Please join us in celebrating Adhikaar's 5th Anniversary & award ceremony.

 
         

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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.