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Adhikaar Adhikaar, meaning rights, is the only women-led community and worker center serving and organizing the Nepali-speaking immigrant and refugee community.

We have four program areas: workers' rights, immigration rights, healthcare access and language justice Adhikaar is the only women-led worker and community center that serves and organizes the Nepali-speaking immigrant and refugee community. Adhikaar is a home away from home that
builds leadership and power to win rights and improve working conditions across low-wage industries. 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. NOTE: Adhikaar is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice and/or representation. The content on this site is offered as public service to provide information to the web community. Communication posted and/or received from this site does not constitute legal advice, solicitation and endorsement. Information provided in this site should not be substituted for legal advice obtained from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction and who has expertise in the specific area of the law. If you have a legal issue or question(s), you should always consult a suitably qualified attorney. The comments and opinions expressed on this site are of the individual author and may not reflect those of the organization and its staff.

10/14/2026

🗳️ 2026 Mid Term Updates! 📣

Mark your calendars and don’t miss your deadlines. Here are some key dates for the upcoming Mid-Term Election in NYC. Your vote matters!

For any information for the upcoming election, please reach out to Adhikaar at 929-605-0399.
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🗳️ सन् २०२६ को मध्यावधि निर्वाचनसम्बन्धी जानकारी 📣

आफ्नो क्यालेन्डरमा मितिहरू टिपोट गर्नुहोस् र तोकिएका समयसीमा नछुटाउनुहोस्। यहाँ NYC मा हुन गइरहेको मध्यावधि निर्वाचनका लागि केही महत्त्वपूर्ण मितिहरू दिइएका छन्। तपाईंको मत महत्त्वपूर्ण छ!

आगामी निर्वाचनसम्बन्धी कुनै पनि जानकारीका लागि कृपया ‘अधिकार’ (Adhikaar) लाई ९२९-६०५-०३९९ मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।

During Nepal’s delegation’s visit to New York for the recently concluded 81st UNGA, Adhikaar consistently raised the con...
10/12/2026

During Nepal’s delegation’s visit to New York for the recently concluded 81st UNGA, Adhikaar consistently raised the concerns of working-class Nepalis facing economic hardship, immigration crackdowns, and family separation.

The call for diaspora “money, talent, and networks” is also an opportunity to recognize workers whose everyday labor sustains Nepal. Workers’ remittances were equivalent to 35.8% of Nepal’s GDP in 2025/26. Behind that figure are people whose contributions deserve recognition and whose struggles deserve a meaningful response. (nrb.org.np)

As a women-founded and women-led organization, Adhikaar understands the persistence it takes to create space in predominantly male leadership circles. We will keep speaking up. Ensuring women and working-class communities help shape the agenda, however, must be a shared commitment. Inclusivity in diaspora dialogue must be non-negotiable.

A meaningful relationship with the diaspora means valuing what people give and standing with them when they need support.

10/02/2026

Join Adhikaar and NYC Votes.

Our community workshop covering voter registration, voting options, and Election Day is coming up!

Voter education helps us understand our rights, our choices, and how to make our voices heard on the issues that matter to our families and communities. Your vote is one way to have a say in the decisions that shape our everyday lives. Come get the information you need to feel confident and prepared for Election Day.

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 Elmhurst Hospital Auditorium

See you then!
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अधिकार र NYC Votes सँग सहभागी हुनुहोस्।

मतदाता दर्ता, मतदानका विकल्पहरू र निर्वाचनको दिनबारे जानकारी दिने हाम्रो सामुदायिक कार्यशाला नजिकिँदै छ!

मतदाता शिक्षा महत्वपूर्ण छ, किनकि यसले हामीलाई हाम्रा अधिकार, विकल्पहरू, र हाम्रा परिवार तथा समुदायका लागि महत्वपूर्ण विषयहरूमा आफ्नो आवाज कसरी उठाउने भन्ने बुझ्न मद्दत गर्छ। तपाईंको मत पनि हाम्रो दैनिक जीवनलाई प्रभाव पार्ने निर्णयहरूमा आफ्नो विचार राख्ने एउटा माध्यम हो। निर्वाचनको दिनका लागि आत्मविश्वासका साथ तयार हुन आवश्यक जानकारी लिन आउनुहोस्।

📅 आइतबार, अक्टोबर ४
⏰ दिउँसो ३–५ बजे
📍 एल्महर्स्ट अस्पताल अडिटोरियम

त्यहाँ भेटौँला!

हामी अधिकारको २०२६ वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन साझा गर्न पाउँदा गर्व गर्छौं। यो प्रतिवेदन बितेको वर्षका चुनौती, उपलब्धि र पर्दापछा...
09/30/2026

हामी अधिकारको २०२६ वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन साझा गर्न पाउँदा गर्व गर्छौं। यो प्रतिवेदन बितेको वर्षका चुनौती, उपलब्धि र पर्दापछाडि निरन्तर भइरहेका महत्वपूर्ण कामहरूको झलक हो।

यस वर्षको प्रतिवेदनले एउटा महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न उठाउँछ: “वास्तवमै जित हासिल गर्न के चाहिन्छ?”

जलवायु विपद् र विस्थापन, आप्रवासी अधिकारमाथि बढ्दो दबाब, जीवनयापनको बढ्दो खर्च र अनिश्चितताका बीच, हामीले फेरि महसुस गरेका छौँ—जित कुनै एक क्षणमा मात्र प्राप्त हुने कुरा होइन। यो हरेक दिनको निरन्तर प्रयासबाट निर्माण हुन्छ। हाम्रा कामदार, सदस्य, आयोजक, केसवर्कर, स्वयंसेवक, साझेदार र समुदायहरू निरन्तर अघि बढिरहँदा यी जितहरू सम्भव हुन्छन्।

हाम्रा दाता, साझेदार, सदस्य तथा शुभेच्छुकहरूलाई—हामीसँगै उभिएर, निरन्तर साथ र ऐक्यबद्धता प्रदान गर्नुभएकोमा हृदयदेखि धन्यवाद।

हाम्रो वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन यहाँ पढ्नुहोस्: https://bit.ly/4rJ1Ire
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We’re proud to share Adhikaar’s 2026 Annual Report—a reflection on a year of challenges, wins, and the work that often happens behind the scenes.

At the heart of this year’s report is one question: What does it take to really win?

As communities confront climate disasters and displacement, attacks on immigrant protections, rising costs, and growing uncertainty, we are reminded that wins are rarely one moment. They are built every day—by workers, members, organizers, caseworkers, volunteers, partners, and communities who keep showing up.

To our funders, partners, members, and well-wishers: thank you for staying in the struggle with us.

Read our annual report here: https://bit.ly/4rJ1Ire

हामी अधिकारको २०२६ वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन साझा गर्न पाउँदा गर्व गर्छौं। यो प्रतिवेदन बितेको वर्षका चुनौती, उपलब्धि र पर्दापछा...
09/29/2026

हामी अधिकारको २०२६ वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन साझा गर्न पाउँदा गर्व गर्छौं। यो प्रतिवेदन बितेको वर्षका चुनौती, उपलब्धि र पर्दापछाडि निरन्तर भइरहेका महत्वपूर्ण कामहरूको झलक हो।

यस वर्षको प्रतिवेदनले एउटा महत्वपूर्ण प्रश्न उठाउँछ: “वास्तवमै जित हासिल गर्न के चाहिन्छ?”

जलवायु विपद् र विस्थापन, आप्रवासी अधिकारमाथि बढ्दो दबाब, जीवनयापनको बढ्दो खर्च र अनिश्चितताका बीच, हामीले फेरि महसुस गरेका छौँ—जित कुनै एक क्षणमा मात्र प्राप्त हुने कुरा होइन। यो हरेक दिनको निरन्तर प्रयासबाट निर्माण हुन्छ। हाम्रा कामदार, सदस्य, आयोजक, केसवर्कर, स्वयंसेवक, साझेदार र समुदायहरू निरन्तर अघि बढिरहँदा यी जितहरू सम्भव हुन्छन्।

हाम्रा दाता, साझेदार, सदस्य तथा शुभेच्छुकहरूलाई—हामीसँगै उभिएर, निरन्तर साथ र ऐक्यबद्धता प्रदान गर्नुभएकोमा हृदयदेखि धन्यवाद।

हाम्रो वार्षिक प्रतिवेदन यहाँ पढ्नुहोस्: https://bit.ly/4rJ1Ire
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We’re proud to share Adhikaar’s 2026 Annual Report—a reflection on a year of challenges, wins, and the work that often happens behind the scenes.

At the heart of this year’s report is one question: What does it take to really win?

As communities confront climate disasters and displacement, attacks on immigrant protections, rising costs, and growing uncertainty, we are reminded that wins are rarely one moment. They are built every day—by workers, members, organizers, caseworkers, volunteers, partners, and communities who keep showing up.

To our funders, partners, members, and well-wishers: thank you for staying in the struggle with us.

Read our annual report here: https://bit.ly/4rJ1Ire

Want to better understand the upcoming general election and how to participate? Join Adhikaar and NYC Votes for a commun...
09/27/2026

Want to better understand the upcoming general election and how to participate? Join Adhikaar and NYC Votes for a community workshop covering voter registration, voting options, important dates, and what to expect on Election Day!

📅 Date: Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 3-5pm
📍 Location: Elmhurst Hospital (A1-22 Auditorium)

Come learn, ask questions, and make sure you have the information you need to participate in the election.


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आगामी आम निर्वाचनबारे अझ राम्रोसँग बुझ्न र कसरी सहभागी हुने भन्ने जान्न चाहनुहुन्छ? Adhikaar र NYCVotes को संयुक्त आयोजनामा हुन गईरहेको कार्यशालामा सहभागी हुनुहोस्। यस कार्यशालामा मतदाता दर्ता, मतदानका विकल्पहरू, महत्वपूर्ण मितिहरू, र निर्वाचनको दिन के अपेक्षा गर्ने भन्नेबारे जानकारी दिइनेछ!

📅 मिति: आइतबार, अक्टोबर ४, २०२६
⏰ समय: दिउँसो ३-५ बजे
📍 स्थान: Elmhurst Hospital (A1-22 Auditorium)

आउनुहोस् , तपाईहरुसंग भएका प्रश्नहरू सोध्नुहोस्, र निर्वाचनमा सहभागी हुन आवश्यक पर्ने सबै जानकारी सुनिश्चित गर्नुहोस्।

Our next Nail Salon Specialty License (35-hour Theory Course) from NYCOSH is starting up again. Gain valuable credential...
09/23/2026

Our next Nail Salon Specialty License (35-hour Theory Course) from NYCOSH is starting up again. Gain valuable credentials, expand career opportunities, and create pathways to greater economic mobility, independence, and long-term growth.

Build skills. Build confidence. Build your path to economic mobility.

Mandatory orientation: Sept. 30, 8:30–10 AM
Course Dates: Oct. 6, 2026–Nov. 10, 2026 every Tuesday, 9 AM–5 PM

📞 To register, contact Dolma at 929-605-0396 (10 AM - 6 PM).
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NYCOSH द्वारा सञ्चालन हुने हाम्रो अर्को Nail Salon Specialty License (३५ घण्टे Theory Course) फेरि सुरु हुँदैछ। आवश्यक प्रमाणपत्र प्राप्त गरी , रोजगारीका अवसरहरू विस्तार गर्नुहोस्, र थप आर्थिक गतिशीलता, आत्मनिर्भरता तथा दीर्घकालीन विकासतर्फ अघि बढ्ने बाटो बनाउनुहोस्।

सीप विकास गर्नुहोस्। आत्मविश्वास बढाउनुहोस्। आर्थिक गतिशीलतातर्फ आफ्नो बाटो बनाउनुहोस्।

अनिवार्य अभिमुखीकरण: सेप्टेम्बर ३०, २०२६ बिहान ८:३०–१० बजे सम्म
तालिम सुरुहुने मिति : अक्टोबर ६,२०२६ – नोभेम्बर १०, २०२६ , हरेक मंगलबार, बिहान ९ बजे–बेलुका ५ बजे सम्म

📞 दर्ता गर्नको लागि कृपया Dolma Sherpa लाई 929-605-0396 मा बिहान १० बजे देखि –बेलुका ६ बजे सम्म सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।

Join Adhikaar for a Community Health Session! Learn, ask questions, and connect with trusted health professionals. Hear ...
09/22/2026

Join Adhikaar for a Community Health Session!

Learn, ask questions, and connect with trusted health professionals. Hear from a pediatrician from Citywide Pediatrics and access basic health screenings in partnership with the Nepalese American Nurses Association (NANA), along with practical health information and resources for you and your family.

📅 September 27, 2026 | Sunday
⏱️ 3.30 PM- 5.30 PM
📍 Adhikaar Office
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अधिकारको सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य कार्यक्रममा सहभागी हुनुहोस्!

आउनुहोस्, स्वास्थ्यसम्बन्धी जानकारी लिनुहोस्, आफ्ना प्रश्नहरू सोध्नुहोस् र स्वास्थ्यकर्मीहरूसँग जोडिनुहोस्। Citywide Pediatrics का बालरोग विशेषज्ञबाट स्वास्थ्यसम्बन्धी महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी लिनुका साथै Nepalese American Nurses Association (NANA) को सहकार्यमा आधारभूत स्वास्थ्य जाँचको सुविधा पनि उपलब्ध हुनेछ। आफ्ना प्रश्नहरू लिएर आउनुहोस्, उपयोगी स्वास्थ्य स्रोतहरूबारे जान्नुहोस् र आफू तथा आफ्नो परिवारको स्वास्थ्यका लागि एक कदम अगाडि बढ्नुहोस्!

📅 सेप्टेम्बर २७, २०२६ | आइतबार
⏱️ ३.३० - ५.३०
📍 अधिकार कार्यालय

Happy National Voter Registration Day!Your voice matters, and your vote is your power. If you haven’t registered to vote...
09/15/2026

Happy National Voter Registration Day!

Your voice matters, and your vote is your power. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, take a moment to register, check your voter status, or update your information.

Adhikaar will be out in Queens with APA VOICE: Voting and Organizing to Increase Civic Engagement, tabling and helping community members register to vote and make sure their voter information is up to date.

📍 Stop by, get registered, and make your voice heard! Come join us!

If you have any questions or need support for the general election, contact Adhikaar at 718-937-1117.
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राष्ट्रिय मतदाता दर्ता दिवसको शुभकामना!

तपाईंको आवाज र तपाईंको मत दुवै महत्त्वपूर्ण छ। यदि तपाईंले अहिलेसम्म मतदाता दर्ता गर्नुभएको छैन भने, आजै दर्ता गर्नुहोस्। आफ्नो मतदाता स्थिति जाँच गर्नुहोस् वा जानकारी अपडेट गर्नुहोस्।

Adhikaar र APA VOICE Queens मा टेबलिङ गर्दैछौं। हामी तपाईंलाई मतदाता दर्ता गर्न, आफ्नो स्थिति जाँच गर्न र जानकारी अपडेट गर्न सहयोग गर्नेछौं।

📍 आउनुहोस्, दर्ता गर्नुहोस् र आफ्नो आफ्नो आवाजलाई मतदानमार्फत व्यक्त गर्नुहोस्!

सामान्य निर्वाचनसम्बन्धी कुनै प्रश्न वा सहयोग चाहिएको छ भने, अधिकारलाई ७१८-९३७-१११७ मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।

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7107 Woodside Avenue
New York, NY
11377

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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