KATHMANDU: Saraswati Nepali, who has been pitching for the rights of the marginalised communities in Nepal, has received the United States Department of State's 'Global Anti-Racism Champions Award (GARC)' for this year.
The Kathmandu-based US Embassy informed that the award has been conferred on Nepali as a chairperson of Dalit Samaj Bikas Munch in recognition of her two-decade-plus advocacy for the human rights of excluded groups, poor and people with disabilities in Nepal.
It may be noted that numerous Dalit families in rural western districts of Nepal have obtained legal rights over land ownership as a result of her efforts.
Chairperson Nepali has won several cases against caste-based discrimination in the pursuit of justice.
Her contribution to the campaign of dignity and equality is the epitome of courage and dedication.
