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Nepali-American Society for Oppressed Community (NASO)

6485 Woodland Forest Dr
    Elkridge, MD 21075
(443) 690-5677
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Mission

The objective of the Nepali-American Society for Oppressed Community, NASO Community in short, is to help the socially, economically and politically backward communities of Nepal improve their status by encouraging in education, bringing political awareness, making them understand that caste system is inhuman, all human beings are the same and teach them to live with pride. For this purpose, the society may be involved in mobilizing political workers, government officials, NGO workers and the human right activists and any other institutions/organizations working towards the similar goals.



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Information/ News from NASO Community
Visit NASO's Yahoo Group for recent postings and news from the organization.

Visit NASO's website for articles and news in English and Nepali.
NASO's website displays several videos addressing the issue of Dalit rights.


Dissemination

June 26, 2007
Nepalese Dalit Break with the Government and Demand 20 Percent Share of New Assembly Seats

March 12, 2007
Nepalis Abroad Demand the Right to Vote in June Elections

September 1, 2006
Dalit Diaspora Calls for 20 Percent Dalit Representation in New Nepal Government



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NASO Community runs a Yahoo Group that you can subscribe to.
You can become a member of the NASO Community by visiting NASO's membership page.

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