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Friday, June 26, 2009
Expressions for Justice: Fourth Annual Award Ceremony & Fundraiser
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Re-post from Domestic Workers United Blog
PATERSON ON RECORD: WILL SIGN BILL IF PASSED IN ALBANY!
THIS JUST IN:
On this morning's Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC, New York State Governor Paterson went ON THE RECORD to say that he would SIGN THE DOMESTIC WORKER BILL OF RIGHTS if and when it passes in Albany! Check out the audio at minute 20:48:
Gov Paterson on the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights:
"If you read back in the 30s, the reason that these workers and farmworkers did not receive those equal benefits it's because the southern Senators wouldn't vote for it. It really began with the racism of the mid 20th century. Uh, clearly in the law these workers deserve equal rights and if they are able to pass the Bill or if they are able to get the legislature to even come back, I will sign it."
Folks, this removes one of our biggest obstacles to passing the Bill, so if you were still on the fence about coming out and supporting us, NOW IS THE TIME to decide that YOU WILL BE THERE when DOMESTIC WORKERS MAKE HISTORY!
Come out to the 24 hour vigil at city hall starting tomorrow at 8am, and come back out on Sunday at 1pm for the march!
And if you go to church or are attending the Puerto Rican Day Parade, COMING TO OUR MARCH would be the PERFECT COMPLEMENT to either one of those activities, so JOIN US AS SOON AS YOU CAN -victory is near and we want you there with us.
LET'S DO THIS!
THIS JUST IN:
On this morning's Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC, New York State Governor Paterson went ON THE RECORD to say that he would SIGN THE DOMESTIC WORKER BILL OF RIGHTS if and when it passes in Albany! Check out the audio at minute 20:48:
Gov Paterson on the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights:
"If you read back in the 30s, the reason that these workers and farmworkers did not receive those equal benefits it's because the southern Senators wouldn't vote for it. It really began with the racism of the mid 20th century. Uh, clearly in the law these workers deserve equal rights and if they are able to pass the Bill or if they are able to get the legislature to even come back, I will sign it."
Folks, this removes one of our biggest obstacles to passing the Bill, so if you were still on the fence about coming out and supporting us, NOW IS THE TIME to decide that YOU WILL BE THERE when DOMESTIC WORKERS MAKE HISTORY!
Come out to the 24 hour vigil at city hall starting tomorrow at 8am, and come back out on Sunday at 1pm for the march!
And if you go to church or are attending the Puerto Rican Day Parade, COMING TO OUR MARCH would be the PERFECT COMPLEMENT to either one of those activities, so JOIN US AS SOON AS YOU CAN -victory is near and we want you there with us.
LET'S DO THIS!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Last Month at Adhikaar- March 2009
1. International Women’s Day Celebration
2. Youth Mental Health Workshop
3. Tuberculosis Forum
5. Visit to the State Capital
6. Small Business Workshop
International Women’s Day Celebration
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, we organized a conference titled, “Nepali Women’s Sisterhood: Unity in Diversity” on March 8, 2009. Over 100 Nepali sisters and brothers came together and shared personal stories as well as ideas for strengthening our community. This was the first conference that brought together such a diverse group of women (and male allies) in our community into one room to share and learn from each other.
For additional detail, please read our press release at:
http://adhikaar.blogspot.com/2009/03/nepali-women-in-new-york-celebrate.html
Youth Mental Health Workshop
Adhikaar Youth Group organized a Mental Health Workshop on February 27, 2009. Himal Shrestha, a Nepali-American medical student, led the 1-hour workshop. According to our youth member, Saloni Agrawal, “The mental health workshop informed us about depression. We learned that depression which can lead to suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds. We familiarized ourselves with the common symptoms of depression such as loss of interest in activities, fatigue, and anger. This workshop targeted our age group because we are more likely to succumb under pressure. We talked about it in such a depth that we cleared the confusion by the time we left the room.”
Tuberculosis Forum
Our volunteer Chintana Chhetri and Development Associate Rinku Bastola attended a TB forum organized by the Coalition for TB-Free NYC on March 24, 2009 at Queens Library in Corona, NY. The forum discussed the situation of TB in NYC. According to the NY Department of Health - Bureau of TB Control, Nepalis were among the top ten groups who had reported cases of TB in New York in 2008. For more information about TB please check out:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/tb/tb.shtml
Visit to the State Capitol
Once again, our community organizer Narbada Chhetri visited the NY State Senate and Assembly along with the members of DWU to push for the passage of the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. This was yet another effort by the Domestic Workers United and its partner organizations to ensure the passage of the bill. She got an opportunity meet several senators and assembly members, and advocated for the rights of domestic workers in New York and Nepali communities. She had also visited Albany in February and will be visiting again on April 28, 2009 with other Adhikaar members. Please join us in supporting the rights and dignity of domestic workers.
If you cannot come to Albany with us, please:-
Stand with domestic workers by calling Albany legislators to become co-sponsors of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
Call the following legislators and say: "My name is _________________, and I'm calling to urge you to help pass the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Bill numbers A1470/S2311 this legislative session. Tomorrow, hundreds of domestic workers and their supporters will come to Albany for a day of action and education. Please work with them to move the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights to the floor for a vote."
Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver: (518)-455-3791
Chair of Labor Committee Assemblywoman Susan John: (518)-455-4527
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith: (518)-455-2701
Chair of Labor Committee Senator George Onorato: (518)-455-3486
Small Business Workshop
In response to community demand, Adhikaar organized a “How to Start a Small Business” workshop. Due to increasing unemployment and exploitation in the name of economic crisis, some of the community members were interested in gaining more knowledge about how to become a small business entrepreneur, whereas others who had some resources needed guidance regarding state laws and procedures. The workshop was facilitated by a long-time Adhikaar supporter Sanman Thapa. He walked the participants through the legal process and distributed information on obtaining different licenses. According to one of the participants Birendra Manandhar, “Eevery time you want information, it costs time and money but this workshop gave me a lot of useful information at once and for free.”
Upcoming Events
1. Adhikaar Happy Hour
Date: April 15, 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 5:00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Whiskey Traders (71 W 55th St (between 5th Ave & 6th Ave)
2. Adhikaar Youth Group Movie Screening- “It’ not all about sex”
Date: April 17, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Adhikaar Office
3. Adhikaar New Year Celebration Potluck
Date: April 19, 2009
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Adhikaar Office
2. Youth Mental Health Workshop
3. Tuberculosis Forum
5. Visit to the State Capital
6. Small Business Workshop
International Women’s Day Celebration
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, we organized a conference titled, “Nepali Women’s Sisterhood: Unity in Diversity” on March 8, 2009. Over 100 Nepali sisters and brothers came together and shared personal stories as well as ideas for strengthening our community. This was the first conference that brought together such a diverse group of women (and male allies) in our community into one room to share and learn from each other.
For additional detail, please read our press release at:
http://adhikaar.blogspot.com/2009/03/nepali-women-in-new-york-celebrate.html
Youth Mental Health Workshop
Adhikaar Youth Group organized a Mental Health Workshop on February 27, 2009. Himal Shrestha, a Nepali-American medical student, led the 1-hour workshop. According to our youth member, Saloni Agrawal, “The mental health workshop informed us about depression. We learned that depression which can lead to suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds. We familiarized ourselves with the common symptoms of depression such as loss of interest in activities, fatigue, and anger. This workshop targeted our age group because we are more likely to succumb under pressure. We talked about it in such a depth that we cleared the confusion by the time we left the room.”
Tuberculosis Forum
Our volunteer Chintana Chhetri and Development Associate Rinku Bastola attended a TB forum organized by the Coalition for TB-Free NYC on March 24, 2009 at Queens Library in Corona, NY. The forum discussed the situation of TB in NYC. According to the NY Department of Health - Bureau of TB Control, Nepalis were among the top ten groups who had reported cases of TB in New York in 2008. For more information about TB please check out:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/tb/tb.shtml
Visit to the State Capitol
Once again, our community organizer Narbada Chhetri visited the NY State Senate and Assembly along with the members of DWU to push for the passage of the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. This was yet another effort by the Domestic Workers United and its partner organizations to ensure the passage of the bill. She got an opportunity meet several senators and assembly members, and advocated for the rights of domestic workers in New York and Nepali communities. She had also visited Albany in February and will be visiting again on April 28, 2009 with other Adhikaar members. Please join us in supporting the rights and dignity of domestic workers.
If you cannot come to Albany with us, please:-
Stand with domestic workers by calling Albany legislators to become co-sponsors of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.
Call the following legislators and say: "My name is _________________, and I'm calling to urge you to help pass the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Bill numbers A1470/S2311 this legislative session. Tomorrow, hundreds of domestic workers and their supporters will come to Albany for a day of action and education. Please work with them to move the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights to the floor for a vote."
Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver: (518)-455-3791
Chair of Labor Committee Assemblywoman Susan John: (518)-455-4527
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith: (518)-455-2701
Chair of Labor Committee Senator George Onorato: (518)-455-3486
Small Business Workshop
In response to community demand, Adhikaar organized a “How to Start a Small Business” workshop. Due to increasing unemployment and exploitation in the name of economic crisis, some of the community members were interested in gaining more knowledge about how to become a small business entrepreneur, whereas others who had some resources needed guidance regarding state laws and procedures. The workshop was facilitated by a long-time Adhikaar supporter Sanman Thapa. He walked the participants through the legal process and distributed information on obtaining different licenses. According to one of the participants Birendra Manandhar, “Eevery time you want information, it costs time and money but this workshop gave me a lot of useful information at once and for free.”
Upcoming Events
1. Adhikaar Happy Hour
Date: April 15, 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 5:00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Whiskey Traders (71 W 55th St (between 5th Ave & 6th Ave)
2. Adhikaar Youth Group Movie Screening- “It’ not all about sex”
Date: April 17, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Adhikaar Office
3. Adhikaar New Year Celebration Potluck
Date: April 19, 2009
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Adhikaar Office
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Naya Barsha Happy Hour - April 15th
ADHIKAAR INVITES YOU FOR
NAYA BARSHA HAPPY HOUR
AT
WHISKY TRADERS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
There are many reasons to celebrate...
... because Naya Barsha 2066 (Nepali New Year) starts on April 14th
... because warm weather is around the corner
... and what could be better than drinking for a Cause….
Address:
71 W 55th St (between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2223
Nearest Transit:
57th St-6th Ave(F)
5th Ave-53rd St(E, V)
57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
NAYA BARSHA HAPPY HOUR
AT
WHISKY TRADERS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
There are many reasons to celebrate...
... because Naya Barsha 2066 (Nepali New Year) starts on April 14th
... because warm weather is around the corner
... and what could be better than drinking for a Cause….
Address:
71 W 55th St (between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-2223
Nearest Transit:
57th St-6th Ave(F)
5th Ave-53rd St(E, V)
57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
Monday, March 16, 2009
ADHIKAAR INVITES YOU FOR
NAYA BARSHA HAPPY HOUR
AT
WHISKY TRADERS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
There are many reasons to celebrate...
... because Naya Barsha 2066 (Nepali New Year) starts on April 14th
... because warm weather is around the corner
... and what could be better than drinking for a Cause….
Special price drinks!!
Address: Nearest Transit:
71 W 55th St 57th St-6th Ave (F)
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas) 5th Ave-53rd St (E, V)
New York, NY 10019 57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
(212) 582-2223
NAYA BARSHA HAPPY HOUR
AT
WHISKY TRADERS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
There are many reasons to celebrate...
... because Naya Barsha 2066 (Nepali New Year) starts on April 14th
... because warm weather is around the corner
... and what could be better than drinking for a Cause….
Special price drinks!!
Address: Nearest Transit:
71 W 55th St 57th St-6th Ave (F)
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas) 5th Ave-53rd St (E, V)
New York, NY 10019 57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
(212) 582-2223
