Democracy For Nepal

Thursday, February 23, 2006

March 2 Event In New York City

Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal, USA

and

The South Asia Forum (The New School)

Cordially invite you to a discussion:

Nepal at the Crossroads: People Matters

Speakers and sub-topics:

Kanak Mani Dixit

"Chairman Gyanendra vs. The People of Nepal"

Mr. Dixit is a prominent Kathmandu-based journalist who is the editor of the Himal Southasia and publisher of the newsmagazine Himal Khabarpatrika. He is also a children's author and a cultural activist.

Rhoderick Chalmers

"Prospects for Peace: International Perspectives"

Dr. Chalmers is the Deputy South Asia Project Director at the International Crisis Group.

The program will start with a 10-minute performance art by Ashmina Ranjit, a prominent Nepali artist and activist, who is currently a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University.

Moderator: Professor Carol Breckenridge, Founder, The South Asia Forum

Thursday, March 2nd, 2006

6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Wollman Hall, The New School

Entrance on 66 West 12th Street,

(between 5th and 6th Avenues)

Nearest Subways: F (6th Avenue Line) train to 14th Street Station; 1, 2, 3, 9 (7th avenue line) trains to 14th Street Station.

Free Admission!

February 1st, 2006 marked the completion of the first year of King Gyanendra's direct rule in Nepal. To many, this day is seen as a black day since, in the name of the "war on terror," the government of King Gyanendra has resorted to curbing civil liberties and heavy-handed crackdowns on the democratic forces in the country. Apart from highlighting some of the key aspects of the political and human rights situation in Nepal, the speakers will reflect upon the effects the political crisis has had on ordinary Nepali lives. Questions and answers will follow the presentations from the speakers.

This event is co-sponsored by: Nepalese Democratic Youth Council, USA

Questions?

Ashok Gurung: gurunga@newschool.edu, Ph. 646-421-5795

Sanjay Parajuli: parajulis@ hotmail.com, Ph. 917-602-2667

Anil Shahi: anil_shahi_et@ hotmail.com, Ph. 917-670-1057

Anand Bist: anand_bist@yahoo.com, Ph. 917-442-7405