Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 12:40 AM

Adhikaar Statement on the Senate Parliamentarian Ruling

For immediate release September 20, 2021 Prarthana Gurung, [email protected] Adhikaar Statement on the Senate Parliamentarian Ruling We remain steadfast in our goal. The time is NOW for Congress to deliver what they’ve promised: Pat…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Last and final part to our Summer 2021 Newsletter! 🥳🥳

Dear Friend,   Welcome to our final part of Adhikaar's summer newsletter - excited to share highlights of our Nail Salon and Healthcare programs, organization wide updates and our work on #StopAsianHate.   …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 9:33 PM

WELCOME to Our Summer 2021 Newsletter Pt. 2 🎉🎉

Dear Friend,   We hope that you enjoyed reading the first part of our quarterly newsletter!    As we dive deeper, we’d like to share highlights of our Domestic Worker and Civic Engagement programs in the recent quarter.   …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 2:27 PM

Help us redesignate Nepal for TPS! Take action today!

Dear Friend,   We need your help to redesignate Nepal for Temporary Protection Status (TPS)!   In addition to our legislative fight for permanent residency, Adhikaar is currently leading a campaign for TPS redesignation for Nepal. Winnin…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 3:48 PM

WELCOME to Our Summer 2021 Newsletter, part I 🎉🎉

Dear Friend,   Last week Adhikaar turned 16 and there's so much to celebrate. On this occasion, we would like to welcome you to our summer newsletter - in three parts, starting with today's!   A…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Adhikaar turned 16! 🥳🎉🎉

Dear Friend,   It’s our birthday week and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate! Adhikaar turned 16 and we have so much to be thankful for. Sixteen years ago, in 2005, with $500 and a vision for social chan…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Read all about our members in the NYTimes - and take action!

Dear Friend,   We are proud to share with you that this week, The New York Times published a project titled: “These 115 Workers Helped Keep New York Alive in Its Darkest Months” featuring our very own member leaders Bishnu, Mohini and Tse…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 7:23 PM

🗣 Let’s win TPS redesignation for Nepal! ✊🏾

Dear Friend,   Last week, Adhikaar launched a Temporary Protected Status Redesignation campaign for Nepal and we need your help! Nepal remains unsafe for return due to the ongoing and recent political instabil…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 4:21 PM

Welcome to the new members of our Board! And a farewell...

Dear Friend,   A part of our team has always been our dedicated Board members who from behind the scene support our members and organization.   This year we had two long-standing Board members of Adhikaar, Shirley Lin and Rinchen Sherpa, …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Whew....What a successful week of campaigns and building our movement!

Dear Friend,   There was so much joy and progress at Adhikaar last week that we couldn’t wait until our next newsletter to share it with you all. Adhikaar at the White House Adhikaar members were at the White House twice last week to adv…

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  Narbada Chhetri, Director of Organizing & Programs, Adhikaar · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 4:07 PM

Join us tomorrow to celebrate the International Domestic Workers Day by taking action!

Dear Friend,   Tomorrow is International Domestic Workers Day, and Adhikaar along with coalition partners  have planned a day filled with calls to actions -- and we have some great news to share with you all!    In New Jersey, we are in…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Call to Action TODAY - Call your House Representative for #VACCINES4NEPAL!

Dear Friend,   The COVID situation in Nepal is getting worse day by day and the vaccine is the only way to combat this global humanitarian crisis. Our members here in the U.S. are hearing of loved ones getting sick back home while Nepal r…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

June 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM

📣 Adhikaar's Spring 2021 Newsletter 🎉🎉

Dear Friend,   Happy pride and national immigrant heritage month!   Today and everyday we celebrate the LGBTQI+ and Immigrant communities, and workers who continue to inspire us every day, leading the charge for our movements.   We are al…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 2:02 PM

We're at the end of #AAPI heritage month but we continue to build POWER!

Dear Friend,   May is AAPI heritage month and we’re delighted to celebrate the diversity within the Asian Pacific Islander community despite these challenging times. For the last 15 years, Adhikaar has focused on uplifting the voices and …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

NEED YOUR HELP TODAY! Call your Senators to demand vaccines for Nepal!

Dear Friend,   As you all may know very well, the COVID situation in Nepal is dire.   With a health system that is overburdened, our friends and family in Nepal have been calling for a mass vaccination campaign, which is the only meanin…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Our goal is to have 25 sustainer donors by this summer. Will you support us?

Dear Friend,   On Sunday, we hosted our first-ever virtual Nari Diwas/Women’s Day event, and also celebrated the Nepali New Year 2078. The event was an opportunity for our members to showcase their leadership by discussing our campaigns a…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Join us this Sunday for Nari Diwas (Women’s day) and Nepali New Year 2078

Namaste Friend,   Happy Nari Diwas and Nepali New Year 2078!   The Adhikaar family would like to cordially invite you to (belated) Nari Diwas, our annual Women’s Day celebration, and also Nepali New Year 2078. Nari Diwas has been an even…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 6:20 PM

Fighting to protect our community - casework and health coverage

Dear Friend,   At Adhikaar, we understand that for our immigrant worker membership, it’s not enough to just run campaigns. We also need to find ways to protect and provide for them through services like cases and health access. Last year …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Will you donate to us to continue building from our victory yesterday?

Dear Friend,   Yesterday, yet again, we made history with the passage of the Dream and the Promise Act (H.R. 6). This legislation, which passed with bipartisan support yesterday by a vote of 228-197, is a historic step towards correcting …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Rebuilding an industry that works for ALL: A Look Inside our Nail Salon Campaign

Dear Friend,   Today we report back to you and look forward to our nail salon campaign. We are nearing almost one year ago when nail salons were shut down as part of the New York State lockdown order on March 20, 2020. One hundred percent…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 8:45 PM

📣 URGENT CALL TO ACTION: Let's win permanent residency for all TPS holders!!

Dear Friend,   Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the American Dream and Promise Act (HR6). If passed, would allow anyone who qualified for Temporary Protective Status (TPS) before Jan 1st, 2017 to apply for permanent residency, inc…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 3:01 PM

📢 Major #throwback moments on Immigration from 2020!!

Dear Friend,   This is the third series of emails as we dig into each of our program areas to share our wins from 2020 and what we are looking forward to this year.   We made huge strides in 2020. As a leader in the national movement for…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 7:17 PM

Things feel uncertain. But we'll continue to fight for our communities.

Dear Friend,   The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world. Our community in Queens became the epicenter of the pandemic in March. We at Adhikaar took swift action starting with a community needs assessment through 5000 one on one’s, group ch…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM

CUSP applauds the re-introduction of the SECURE Act this week

CUSP Applauds Re-introduction of the SECURE Act This Monday, February 8, Adhikaar, as part of Communities United for Status and Protection (CUSP) welcomed Senator Van Hollen’s (D-MD) re-introduction of the SECUR…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Time to be bold: 2020 report back & what's to come in 2021

Dear Friend, We’re just few weeks into 2021 and things are already abuzz! We are excited for the new year and the opportunities created by fighting back from the last four years and planning for a brighter future. 2020 was a challenge. I…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Joyful and bittersweet staff transitions at Adhikaar

Joyful and bittersweet staff transitions at Adhikaar View this email in your browser Dear friend, We are so proud of the work we’ve accomplished this year. We’ve witnessed what true grassroots-led and mutual-aid-based solutions can look l…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 8:07 PM

🎉 This Human Rights Day: Meet CUSP | Dec 10th, 2020

🎉 This Human Rights Day: Meet CUSP | Dec 10th, 2020 View this email in your browser Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,   This year, despite the profound crises our communities face, we have also seen the undeniable impact of community …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:59 PM

“I feel energetic and passionate about my future leadership with Adhikaar”

“I feel energetic and passionate about my future leadership with Adhikaar” View this email in your browser Dear friend,   2020 has been one of the most challenging years, yet we have much to be grateful for. Our member leaders show us…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 10:19 PM

NYTimes covers plight of nail salon industry - take action to #fundexcludedworkers today!

NYTimes covers plight of nail salon industry - take action to #fundexcludedworkers today! View this email in your browser Dear friend, Today the New York Times covered Adhikaar’s work in an article, “Nail Salons, Lifeline for Immigrants, …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

November 14, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Happy Tihar 2020! Sharing our vision for the new year

Happy Tihar 2020! Sharing our vision for the new year View this email in your browser Dear friend,   “Tihar ko subhakamana” or Happy Tihar! Today is the first day of Tihar, the “Festival of Lights,” a five-day long auspicious Hindu holida…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Adhikaar releases first-ever national research of the Nepali TPS community

Adhikaar releases first-ever national research of the Nepali TPS community View this email in your browser Dear friend, Today is a historic moment for Adhikaar! We have partnered with the Center for American Progress and U.S. Immigration Po…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 9:51 PM

Why Adhikaar Needs You

Why Adhikaar Needs You View this email in your browser Namaste, Tashi Delek, and Hello! Adhikaar’s 15th Birthday kicked off in July but we are just getting rolling in celebrating our members, our community, and our progress. We are proud t…

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  Rina Gurung, Adhikaar · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Celebrating #Adhikaar15 and Pabitra #Power100 recognition

Celebrating #Adhikaar15 and Pabitra #Power100 recognition View this email in your browser Namaste, Tashi Delek, and Hello! It’s an exciting week for us. We are celebrating our 15th birthday AND our powerhouse leader and Executive Director, …

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Adhikaar’s 15th Birthday today - and this whole week!

Adhikaar’s 15th Birthday today - and this whole week! View this email in your browser Namaste, Tashi Delek, and Hello!   Adhikaar turns 15 years TODAY! It is a huge milestone for all of us and we wanted to share t…

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  Rina Gurung, Adhikaar's Board Member · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 1:43 AM

Celebrating our bold leader, Pabitra K Benjamin, recipient of the 2020 Woman of Vision, Gloria Awards

Celebrating our bold leader, Pabitra K Benjamin, recipient of the 2020 Woman of Vision, Gloria Awards View this email in your browser Dear friends, We hope you and your families are safe and well, given these unprecedented times. We at t…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Give to Adhikaar and support our member leaders like Brinda

Give to Adhikaar and support our member leaders like Brinda View this email in your browser Dear friend, Last Friday for May Day, our fearless member leader Brinda Rai shared her story during a virtual storytelling workshop hosted by her…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Protect Immigrant Workers this May Day

Protect Immigrant Workers this May Day View this email in your browser Dear friend, Happy May Day! We were overjoyed with love from our comrades in support of our members and community in the last few weeks. Today, we are reaching, becaus…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Support our COVID-19 community response work

Support our COVID-19 community response work View this email in your browser Dear friend, One after another, crises continue to target vulnerable immigrants and workers of color including our members. We find ourselves in the midst of yet…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Shifting gears to protect, serve & organize our communities

Shifting gears to protect, serve & organize our communities View this email in your browser Dear friend, Adhikaar closed our physical space on Sunday, March 14 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The week before that we closed Sund…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Powering Up in 2020

Powering Up in 2020 View this email in your browser Dear , This year is a special year for us and especially for our nail salon organizing and our worker leaders. Five years ago in 2015, the organizing we began a decade earlier saw a mom…

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  Pabitra Khati Benjamin, Adhikaar · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 5:59 PM

An Adhikaar Update for You

An Adhikaar Update for You View this email in your browser Dear , This year has already swept us into February, but we wanted to take a much-needed pause, and check-in with you, to celebrate 2019’s accomplishments and give you a look at …

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