WASHINGTON DC, Oct 22: Nepali social activist Urmila Chaudhary has been honored with the 'Secretary’s Global Anti Racism Championship Award' in the US.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conferred the Award on Chaudhari during a special program held on Monday.
Chaudhary is a former Kamalari, a bonded labor. Forced into servitude at the age of six, Chaudhary was rescued at 17 and provided schooling.
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Currently, she is championing the voice of the voiceless after studying law. She is involved in social service for women empowerment through 30 cooperative groups.
According to the US State Department, Chaudhary was feted with the award for her contribution to the marginalized and minority community, thereby helping to end exploitation. She played a leading role for human rights protection.
Charge D'affaires at the Embassy of Nepal in Washington DC, Kumar Raj Kharel was present at the program organized by the US State Department. Last year, the Award was handed over to Saraswati Nepali.
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