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.
 

Partner Organizations

We collaborate with many local and national organizations to leverage resources for our community, get our voices heard, and strengthen the social justice movement.

South Asian Organizations

Chhaya CDC - housing and tenants' rights
DRUM: Desis Rising Up and Moving - Jackson Heights, NY
Manavi - end violence against women (NJ)
Sakhi for South Asian Women - end violence against women (NY)
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) - national platform for progressive South Asian voices
South Asian Health Initiative - increasing access to health
South Asian Youth Action - youth services

Other Organizations

ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union
APA Legal Resource Center
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Coalition for Asian American Children & Families
DAMAYAN Migrant Workers
Data Center
Domestic Violence Resource Project
Domestic Workers United
Families for Freedom
MFY Legal Services
New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE)
New York City Bar - Justice Center
Queens Community House
Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York
Urban Justice Center

 
 
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events

Jul 297th Anniversary Celebration Picnic
May 31Spring for Justice 2012
other upcoming events »
   

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Map

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.