Nepali Activist Win Global Anti-Racism Award for Rights Work

Nepali activist Urmila Chaudhary has been awarded the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024 for her rights work. Chaudhary, a former bonded laborer, has received education and is currently pursuing law studies.

Award Recognition and Ceremony

Urmila Chaudhary receives Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024
Award presented by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, D.C.
One of six international activists honored at the ceremony
Nepal's Charge D'affaires Kumar Raj Kharel attended the event
Follows last year's recipient Saraswati Nepali from Nepal

Chaudhary's Journey and Activism

Former kamalari (bonded laborer) from age six until rescue at 17
Received education after rescue
Currently pursuing law studies at Kathmandu School of Law
Co-founded Freed Kamlari Development Forum
Manages 30 cooperative groups for women's empowerment
Advocates for marginalized communities and minority rights
Focuses on ending exploitation and protecting human rights
Champions education, justice, and economic development access

Global Anti-Racism Champions Award 2024

Established in 2023 to combat systemic racism worldwide
Recognizes individuals showing exceptional leadership in human rights

Other 2024 recipients include:

- Dintie Sule Tayiru (Ghana) - Human rights advocate
- Elvis Shakjiri (North Macedonia) - Roma rights activist
- Tanya Duarte (Mexico) - Afro-Mexican feminist
- Tomasa Yarhui Jacomé (Bolivia) - Indigenous rights leader
- John Leerdam (Netherlands) - Former parliamentarian and activist

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