Nepal's Urmila Chaudhary was the recipient of the Global Anti-Racism Championship. The Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, gave this esteemed prize. It honors six leaders for their courage and dedication to human rights and racial fairness. Urmila is notable for her unwavering opposition to institutional racism and her commitment to the rights of Nepal's underprivileged populations.
Urmila Chaudhary — Anti-Modern Slavery Advocate and Labor Activist
- Urmila Chaudhary, an abolitionist and labour activist as well, was freed from slavery at the age of 17.
- Involved in the establishment of the Freed Kamlari Development Forum which works with former bonded laborers.
- 42 cooperatives were set up to support these people.
The Kamlari System in Nepal
- Kamlari system was found in the Western Terai region of Nepal.
- Ensured institutionalized oppression by selling girls and young women in indentured slavery
Legal Developments
- The Kamlari system was declared illegal by the Supreme Court of Nepal in 2006 and former kamlaris were given rights to compensation, education, and rehabilitation.
- Following public pressure the Nepalese system along with others was officially abolished by the government in 2013.
Impact of Urmila's Work
- Awareness and right based approach of Harajan castes and ethnicity community.
- Encouraged plenty to fight against systemic racism
- Cooperatives created economic chances for erstwhile bonded labourers.
- Dedicated to advocacy and legal solutions for inequalities
Month: Current Affairs - November 19, 2024
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