The National Conference of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) will hold its Second National Conference from December 5-8, 2007 in New Delhi,India.
NACDOR was set up with the Self Help Movement of Dalits for their development in 2001. Since its inception NACDOR has worked towards the goal of social, economic, cultural and political empowerment of Dalits.
NACDOR has been successful in influencing civil society agenda, impacting government policy and programmes, and drawing the attention of international NGOs towards the emancipatory needs of the Dalits.
However, many realities have changed since NACDOR-I in 2001 – such as Special Economic Zones, the corporate entry of retails, privatisation of basic services such as health, education and sanitation, mechanisation of agriculture – all bearing repercussions on the livelihood and food security of the marginalized.
Inflation, marginalization of Dalits in development planning and budgetary allocations, increasing atrocities, the anti-Dalit psyche of people in police, administration and judiciary has increased the vulnerability of Dalits.
Therefore, it is time not only to consolidate past gains, but also identify new areas of intervention and work towards evolving a Comprehensive Dalit Agenda, clearly tackling emerging challenges that focus on new opportunities.
The conference is expected to be attended by representatives of 1,000 Dalit and other organizations.
Starting on World Dignity Day on 5th December, with a huge People’s March at the Parliament, NACDOR-II will conclude on International Day for Human Rights, 10th December, by lighting a thousand Candles of Dignity.
NACDOR presently comprises more than 300 grassroots Dalit organizations and has a nationwide network of committed volunteers.
For more information:
National Conference of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR)
M-3/22, Model Town – III, Delhi – 110 009.
Tele: 91 11 27419002
E-mail: nacdor@gmail.com
Website: www.nacdor.org
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