June 2008 Archive: Nepali Events in NYC & USA
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Rubin Museum of Art presents
"Haamro Desh" for the NYC area Nepali youth communities, June 28

Participant: United Kirati Rai Organization

Contact:
Adam Swart
Gallery Guide, Education Department
Rubin Museum of Art
www.rmanyc.org
aswart@rmanyc.org; Phone# 212.620.5000 x339

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Human Rights Watch Film Festival, June 20, 22, 24

Co-Presented by Film Society of Lincoln Center

सारी सैनिकहरु (नेपाली डकुमेन्‍ट्रटी)
THE SARI SOLDIERS

(US Premiere)
Director: Julie Bridgham
US/Nepal, 2008, 90 min, Documentary (In Nepali with English subtitles)

Filmed over three years during the most historic and pivotal time in Nepal's modern history, The Sari Soldiers is an extraordinary story of six women's courageous efforts to shape Nepal's future in the midst of an escalating civil war against Maoist insurgents, and the King's crackdown on civil liberties. When Devi, mother of a 15-year-old girl, witnesses her niece being tortured and murdered by the Royal Nepal Army, she speaks publicly about the atrocity. The army abducts her daughter in retaliation, and Devi embarks on a three-year struggle to uncover her daughter's fate and see justice done. The Sari Soldiers follows her and five other brave women, including Maoist Commander Kranti; Royal Nepal Army Officer Rajani; Krishna, a monarchist from a rural community who leads a rebellion against the Maoists; Mandira, a human rights lawyer; and Ram Kumari, a young student activist shaping the protests to reclaim democracy. The Sari Soldiers intimately delves into the extraordinary journey of these women on opposing sides of the conflict, through the democratic revolution that reshapes the country's future.

Winner of the 2008 HRWIFF Nestor Almendros Award
Presented in association with International Center for Transitional Justice

Venue: Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center
North side of West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues
Subway: Red Line Number 1 to the 66th Street stop. Bus Lines M104, M5, and M7 all stop in front of Lincoln Center.

FESTIVAL CENTERPIECE
Date: Friday, June 20th, 9:00 p.m. Discussion with filmmaker to follow
Sunday, June 22nd, **3:30 p.m. Discussion with filmmaker to follow
Tuesday, June 24th, 1:00 p.m.
Sign language interpretation will be provided for the introduction and post-film discussion.

Read our related news: नेपाली सारी सैनिकहरुको सागा
“The Sari Soldiers”: Six Nepalese Women with Different Ideologies Find Common Ground Through Film

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The National Coalition of South Asian Organizations Invites You to a Briefing, June 24
 
National Coalition of South Asian Organizations Announces Formation and Releases a National Policy Agenda NCSO Members:

- Adhikaar for Human Rights and Social Justice
- Apna Ghar
- ASHA for Women
- Chaya
- Chhaya CDC
- Council of Peoples
Organization
- Counselors Helping (South) Asians/Indians, Inc.
- Daya, Inc.
- Desis Rising Up & Moving
- Indo-American Center
- Maitri
- Manavi
- Michigan Asian Indian Family Services
- Narika
- Raksha
- Sakhi for South Asian Women
- Satrang
- Sikh American Legal Defense & Education Fund
- Sneha, Inc
- South Asian Americans Leading Together
- South Asian American Policy & Research Institute
- South Asian Health Initiative
- South Asian Mental Health Awareness in Jersey
- South Asian Network
- South Asian Youth Action
- South Asians Stepping in Solidarity
- The Sikh Coalition
- Trikone Northwest
- United Sikhs
What: Members of the National Coalition of South Asian Organizations (NCSO) from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Houston, Los Angeles, Michigan, New York City, New Jersey, San Francisco, Seattle, and the Washington DC area will come together to announce the formation of the NCSO and unveil a national policy and action agenda.

When: Tuesday, June 24th at 12:30pm EST

Where: Citizens NYC, 305 7th Ave. (between 27th and 28th), 15th Floor, New York, NY

Seating is limited. RSVP to saalt@saalt.org or 301.270.1855 by Friday, June 20th to reserve your seat.

Can't attend in person? Join us online by pre-registering here by Friday, June 20th.

Why: Over 2.7 million South Asians live in the United States today and face a range of issues and concerns. The NCSO is comprised of 29 organizations that empower South Asian communities in 12 metropolitan areas around the United States through social service provision, community education, advocacy and organizing.

The NCSO's formation, collaborative projects, and release of a national policy and action agenda will increase civic engagement in the community and contribute to positive policy change that can benefit South Asians and all individuals in the United States. With the 2008 Elections on the horizon, the national policy and action agenda will also highlight many of the issues facing South Asian communities in the United States.

For more information, contact South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) at 301.270.1855 or saalt@saalt.org.
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) | 6930 Carroll Avenue,
Suite 506 | Takoma Park | MD | 20912

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Invitation for A Nepali School Documentary, June 21

Dear Sir, Madam:

With all due respect, I would like to extend to you this invitation, and humbly request your participation in the Screening of a 30-minutes documentary about our Sponsored School in Nepal. Himalayan Foundation Corp, has Organized this Documentary about remote area School in Nepal which is being screened on 21st June 2008, at 11 AM.

Himalayan Foundation has invited as Chief Guest Dr. Edward J. Miller Ph.D. Nine Southeast Asian Countries Consultant-Mediator Trainer and Countrywide Representative in Nepal, Year 2003. Consultant-Mediator. Currently working at California State University, Stanislaus, California. Himalayan Foundation
will be highly honored and welcome him as he is a friend and well Wisher of Nepal. He has visited Nepal twenty two times.

The main objective of the Himalayan Foundation's screening of this documentary about a School in a remote part of Nepal, is to organize a Meaningful Fundraising event for providing scholarships, housing, and an education for the underprivileged Children of Nepal. Let us make this memorable milestone on the road towards bettering the lot of our underprivileged Children in Nepal.

We would be honored to have you attend, and we thank you in anticipation of your participation.

Sincerely yours,

Yagya Lal Shrestha
Founder
Himalayan Foundation Corp
Woodside New York,  Cell: 718- 753- 1247

Venue: Time: 11 AM
Pakora Restaurant
74-15 Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Height, NY 11372
Tel: 718 424- 8900

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Ganatantrik Utsav in New York, June 8

With the abolition of monarchy, we are finally proud, equal citizens of
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal!

 Let’s Celebrate!!!
Ganatantrik Utsav in New York!!!

·         Watch videos of various Ganatanrik cultural programs in Nepal, and of the people’s struggle to achieve this significant milestone!
·         Watch news clips of Sambidhaan Sabhaa’s procedure declaring Nepal as a Federal Republic!
·         Share the fun and excitement with recitals of Ganatantrik muktaks, kabitaas, and ghazals!
·         Join celebratory dances from various ethnic groups in Nepal
·         Exchange congratulations and good wishes with other Nepalis and friends of Nepal!

 Free Admission!!!

(Sumptuous light Nepali lunch will be provided at a minimal price for those who wish to eat)

 Come decked up in your ethnic costumes!

Bring Nepali flags!

Date: Sunday, June 8^th, 2008
Time: 12 noon - 4pm
Venue: The Chian Federation, 44 - 01 Broadway (@ 44^th Street), Astoria, NY 11103
Venue Phone: 718-204-2550
Subway: G, R, or V local to “46^th Street Station”

Organized by:
New York Ganatantrik Utsav Aayojak Samitee
Shailesh Shrestha (shyless97@hotmail.com); Somnath Ghimire (somu.ghimire@gmail.com);
Biswa Shah (god77biraj@hotmail.com); Binod Limbu (binodhenlatta@hotmail.com);
Arjun Gurung (arjunhita896@yahoo.com); Bishnu Subedi (bishnu_subedi@hotmail.com);
Tek Gurung (chitiz74@yahoo.com); Sanjay Parajuli (parajulis@hotmail.com);
Pradeep Thapa Magar (mail@pradeepthapa.com); Anil J. Shahi (anilshahi.et@gmail.com);
Satendra Shah (satendrashah@gmail.com); Sita Kharel; Keshab Rai (keshabramrai@yahoo.com)

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