>
> '... 5th December being the eve of the death anniversary of Dr B. R.
> Ambedkar the father of the Indian Constitution, Dalits in India began to observe
> this as the World Dignity Day International Day of Socially Excluded. This day
> reminds us of the relentless struggles by Dr Ambedkar for the Dignity of the
> Dalits and other socially excluded and marginalized sections of our society. On
> this day in 1955 in United States of America, Rev. Martin Luther King Junior
> launched his historic movement to boycotting segregationist bus system that
> humiliated Blacks everyday in Montgomery. On 6th December in 1992, rightwing
> fundamentalists demolished the Babri Mosque in Uttar Pradesh challenging the
> secular traditions of the country and hence the World Dignity Day also reminds
> us of the struggle for secularism and communal harmony. ...'
>
>
> On the Occasion of World Dignity Day – International Day of Socially Excluded
>
> On 5th December, 2011
>
> Thousands of Dalits March to Parliament for Dignity and Historical Change And
> National Dalit Assembly at Parliament Street between 11.30 AM – 3 PM
>
> New Delhi, 3rd December. Tens of thousands of Dalits coming from all over India
> will march from Delhi's Ambedkar Bhawan to the country's Parliament on 5th
> December at 10 AM for their sustained campaign for Dalit Dignity. After the
> march, thousands of Dalits arriving from different remote areas of the country
> and participating in the March to Parliament will convene into the Rashtriya
> Dalit Mahasabha (National Dalit Assembly) at the Parliament Street, New Delhi.
> This Rashtriya Dalit Mahasabha (National Dalit Assembly) being organised outside
> the Parliament will assess the extent of participation of the historically
> marginalized social sections in the social, economic, political and cultural
> processes and life of the country. It is likely to suggest ways and means to
> increase the level of participation of Dalits, Socially and Educationally
> Backward Classes and Minorities i.e. the Bahujans, in the political power
> structures, army, judiciary, administration and organisations and institutions
> deciding the policies and trends for the nation. More than 10,000 Dalits,
> Adivasis, Workers, Minorities, Women and other social activists are expected to
> participate in this Dignity March and National Dalit Assembly.
>
> (5th December being the eve of the death anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar – the
> father of the India's Constitution, Dalits in India began to observe this as the
> World Dignity Day – International Day of Socially Excluded. This day reminds us
> of the relentless struggles by Dr Ambedkar for the Dignity of the Dalits and
> other socially excluded and marginalized sections of our society. On this day in
> 1955 in United States of America, Rev. Martin Luther King Junior launched his
> historic movement to boycotting segregationist bus system that humiliated Blacks
> everyday in Montgomery. On 6th December in 1992, rightwing fundamentalists
> demolished the Babri Mosque in Uttar Pradesh challenging the secular traditions
> of the country and hence the World Dignity Day also reminds us the struggle for
> secularism and communal harmony.)
>
> Associated with this main programme, a National Convention of Dalit Women is
> also being organized in the convention hall of Ambedkar Bhawan on 4th December,
> 2 PM - 5PM. More than 1000 women coming from different corners of the country
> will be participating in this convention.
>
> On the evening of 4th December, '1000 Lights of Dignity' will be lighted at
> Ambedkar Bhawan. On the same evening, there would be a cultural programme as
> well on the grounds of Ambedkar Bhawan.
>
> On 6th December, there would be a programme 'Musahar Rights Day' and
> Consultation on Peoples' Dignity. Issues related to the most backward and
> marginalized communities within the Dalit fraternity will be discussed. Short
> term and Long term strategies for the development of these social sections will
> also be suggested.
>
> Hundreds of Dalits will also participate in the Rozi Roti Satyagraha at Jantar
> Mantar on 6th December to demand for the universal Food Security for Dalits
> under the proposed Food Security Legislation.
>
> After all these programmes, a Charter of Demands/Suggestions from the people
> will be submitted to the Prime Minister and other ministers/planning commission.
>
> NACDOR campaigns for Dignity and against casteism, racism and all other forms of
> discrimination to establish an inclusive and enlightened society. Though, this
> platform is primarily a Dalit Initiative, but it has always been on the
> forefront for supporting other progressive, secular movements and communities
> struggling for justice through peaceful means. At international level, NACDOR
> has been in active solidarity with the religious minorities, adivasis and
> indigenous populations and their organisations from African, Latin American,
> Afro-American, Palestinian communities.
>
> Major organisations supporting NACDOR's initiative are Tehreek-e Pasmanda Muslim
> Samaj, Bundelkhand Dalit Mahasabha, NACDOR MNREGA Mazdoor Union, Village Dalit
> Education Committees, Rashtriya Dalit Mahila Andolan, SC/ST Employees
> Associations etc. Among other constituents of NACDOR, there are more than 1500
> social, cultural, and voluntary Dalit organisations of non-government origin.
> Dalit Dignity March and National Dalit Assembly are getting overwhelming support
> from these organisations.
>
> This Dignity March and National Dalit Assembly is being held in support of
> various demands of the marginalised sections, notable among them are:
>
> 1. Reservation for SC/ST/OBCs in private sector, army and judiciary
>
> 2. Control on price-rise
>
> 3. Constitutional provision for food security guarantee to all
>
> 4. National Urban Employment Guarantee Act
>
> 5. Time bound promotions for employees of the reserved categories
>
> 6. Control on escalating prices of land in cities and dignified housing
> guarantee (act) for the urban families
>
> 7. Broad constitutional provisions for corruption free administration
>
> 8. Strong action against hoarders, corrupt and individuals/agencies engaged in
> black money
>
> 9. Total agricultural reforms in favour of poor peasants and allotment/control
> of land to the landless families
>
> 10. Allocation of resources to various marginalised communities in the proposed
> 12th five year plan, at least in accordance with the their proportionate share
> in the total population.
>
> 11. Total implementation of the Sachar Commitee recommendations without any
> delay
>
> 12. 50% Reservation for women in the parliament and state assemblies with
> proportionate representation of women from SC/STs, OBCs and minorities
>
> 13. Equal allocation for women and men in all the resources and plans.
>
> 14. Additional reservation for the Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims
>
> 15. Transfer of forest land to STs and other communities dependent on forests
>
> 16. Cut in the direct and indirect subsidies provided to the corporate sector
> and provision of strong labour laws in favour of workers
>
> Informing the press about these programmes, Chairman of NACDOR, Mr Ashok Bharti
> said, " Dalit movement has been successful to some extent in raising the
> concerns and needs of the Dalit community. But it has strangled itself in the
> same power and social structures, to which it was expected to challenge right
> from its beginning. Unfortunately, the post-Ambedkar Dalit leadership indulged
> excessively itself on achieving political power. They (the Dalit leadership)
> thought that they would be able to improve the situation of Dalits through
> political power. But the current situation has proved that, unless the social,
> economic, cultural and other alternative institutions of the oppressed and the
> marginalised are established and strengthened, mere political power may not
> yield concrete results. NACDOR aims to broaden the agenda of the Dalit Movement.
> NACDOR is fully committed to the unity of all progressive and democratic
> movements and understands that the people's unity can be ensured for the success
> of their rights-based struggles."
>
> National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) is the national platform
> of more than 1500 grass root level Dalit organisations. This organisation is
> committed to struggle against the caste based injustice, communalism and
> neo-liberal globalisation in the light of Ambedkarian-thought. NACDOR is a
> strong supporter of democracy and seeks fundamental transformation in the
> thought process and in the lives of the Dalits. Maintaining an equal level of
> dialogue with all political parties, NACDOR strengthen the voice of Dalits in
> the democratic process. NACDOR Leadership comes from grass root level
> SC/ST/Muslims/SEBCs activists and it is the expression of their voice and
> strength in real sense. It played the pivotal role in establishing the World
> Dignity Forum and its launch in World Social Forum in 2004. Since its inception,
> NACDOR has been working as the 'Dalit Voice' in the civil society sector. It
> coordinates the Global Task Force on Social Exclusion of the global platform
> called 'Global Call for Action Against Poverty'.
>
> NACDOR Secretariat
>
> For any communication, pleased do not hesitate to contacts us either at
> mashkoor@nacdor.org.in or nacdor@gmail.com
>
> --
> National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR)
> M-3/22, Model Town-III, Delhi 110009 INDIA
> Telephone: +91-11-27419002 Fax: +91-11-27442744
> website: www.nacdor.org
>
> '... 5th December being the eve of the death anniversary of Dr B. R.
> Ambedkar the father of the Indian Constitution, Dalits in India began to observe
> this as the World Dignity Day International Day of Socially Excluded. This day
> reminds us of the relentless struggles by Dr Ambedkar for the Dignity of the
> Dalits and other socially excluded and marginalized sections of our society. On
> this day in 1955 in United States of America, Rev. Martin Luther King Junior
> launched his historic movement to boycotting segregationist bus system that
> humiliated Blacks everyday in Montgomery. On 6th December in 1992, rightwing
> fundamentalists demolished the Babri Mosque in Uttar Pradesh challenging the
> secular traditions of the country and hence the World Dignity Day also reminds
> us of the struggle for secularism and communal harmony. ...'
>
>
> On the Occasion of World Dignity Day – International Day of Socially Excluded
>
> On 5th December, 2011
>
> Thousands of Dalits March to Parliament for Dignity and Historical Change And
> National Dalit Assembly at Parliament Street between 11.30 AM – 3 PM
>
> New Delhi, 3rd December. Tens of thousands of Dalits coming from all over India
> will march from Delhi's Ambedkar Bhawan to the country's Parliament on 5th
> December at 10 AM for their sustained campaign for Dalit Dignity. After the
> march, thousands of Dalits arriving from different remote areas of the country
> and participating in the March to Parliament will convene into the Rashtriya
> Dalit Mahasabha (National Dalit Assembly) at the Parliament Street, New Delhi.
> This Rashtriya Dalit Mahasabha (National Dalit Assembly) being organised outside
> the Parliament will assess the extent of participation of the historically
> marginalized social sections in the social, economic, political and cultural
> processes and life of the country. It is likely to suggest ways and means to
> increase the level of participation of Dalits, Socially and Educationally
> Backward Classes and Minorities i.e. the Bahujans, in the political power
> structures, army, judiciary, administration and organisations and institutions
> deciding the policies and trends for the nation. More than 10,000 Dalits,
> Adivasis, Workers, Minorities, Women and other social activists are expected to
> participate in this Dignity March and National Dalit Assembly.
>
> (5th December being the eve of the death anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar – the
> father of the India's Constitution, Dalits in India began to observe this as the
> World Dignity Day – International Day of Socially Excluded. This day reminds us
> of the relentless struggles by Dr Ambedkar for the Dignity of the Dalits and
> other socially excluded and marginalized sections of our society. On this day in
> 1955 in United States of America, Rev. Martin Luther King Junior launched his
> historic movement to boycotting segregationist bus system that humiliated Blacks
> everyday in Montgomery. On 6th December in 1992, rightwing fundamentalists
> demolished the Babri Mosque in Uttar Pradesh challenging the secular traditions
> of the country and hence the World Dignity Day also reminds us the struggle for
> secularism and communal harmony.)
>
> Associated with this main programme, a National Convention of Dalit Women is
> also being organized in the convention hall of Ambedkar Bhawan on 4th December,
> 2 PM - 5PM. More than 1000 women coming from different corners of the country
> will be participating in this convention.
>
> On the evening of 4th December, '1000 Lights of Dignity' will be lighted at
> Ambedkar Bhawan. On the same evening, there would be a cultural programme as
> well on the grounds of Ambedkar Bhawan.
>
> On 6th December, there would be a programme 'Musahar Rights Day' and
> Consultation on Peoples' Dignity. Issues related to the most backward and
> marginalized communities within the Dalit fraternity will be discussed. Short
> term and Long term strategies for the development of these social sections will
> also be suggested.
>
> Hundreds of Dalits will also participate in the Rozi Roti Satyagraha at Jantar
> Mantar on 6th December to demand for the universal Food Security for Dalits
> under the proposed Food Security Legislation.
>
> After all these programmes, a Charter of Demands/Suggestions from the people
> will be submitted to the Prime Minister and other ministers/planning commission.
>
> NACDOR campaigns for Dignity and against casteism, racism and all other forms of
> discrimination to establish an inclusive and enlightened society. Though, this
> platform is primarily a Dalit Initiative, but it has always been on the
> forefront for supporting other progressive, secular movements and communities
> struggling for justice through peaceful means. At international level, NACDOR
> has been in active solidarity with the religious minorities, adivasis and
> indigenous populations and their organisations from African, Latin American,
> Afro-American, Palestinian communities.
>
> Major organisations supporting NACDOR's initiative are Tehreek-e Pasmanda Muslim
> Samaj, Bundelkhand Dalit Mahasabha, NACDOR MNREGA Mazdoor Union, Village Dalit
> Education Committees, Rashtriya Dalit Mahila Andolan, SC/ST Employees
> Associations etc. Among other constituents of NACDOR, there are more than 1500
> social, cultural, and voluntary Dalit organisations of non-government origin.
> Dalit Dignity March and National Dalit Assembly are getting overwhelming support
> from these organisations.
>
> This Dignity March and National Dalit Assembly is being held in support of
> various demands of the marginalised sections, notable among them are:
>
> 1. Reservation for SC/ST/OBCs in private sector, army and judiciary
>
> 2. Control on price-rise
>
> 3. Constitutional provision for food security guarantee to all
>
> 4. National Urban Employment Guarantee Act
>
> 5. Time bound promotions for employees of the reserved categories
>
> 6. Control on escalating prices of land in cities and dignified housing
> guarantee (act) for the urban families
>
> 7. Broad constitutional provisions for corruption free administration
>
> 8. Strong action against hoarders, corrupt and individuals/agencies engaged in
> black money
>
> 9. Total agricultural reforms in favour of poor peasants and allotment/control
> of land to the landless families
>
> 10. Allocation of resources to various marginalised communities in the proposed
> 12th five year plan, at least in accordance with the their proportionate share
> in the total population.
>
> 11. Total implementation of the Sachar Commitee recommendations without any
> delay
>
> 12. 50% Reservation for women in the parliament and state assemblies with
> proportionate representation of women from SC/STs, OBCs and minorities
>
> 13. Equal allocation for women and men in all the resources and plans.
>
> 14. Additional reservation for the Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims
>
> 15. Transfer of forest land to STs and other communities dependent on forests
>
> 16. Cut in the direct and indirect subsidies provided to the corporate sector
> and provision of strong labour laws in favour of workers
>
> Informing the press about these programmes, Chairman of NACDOR, Mr Ashok Bharti
> said, " Dalit movement has been successful to some extent in raising the
> concerns and needs of the Dalit community. But it has strangled itself in the
> same power and social structures, to which it was expected to challenge right
> from its beginning. Unfortunately, the post-Ambedkar Dalit leadership indulged
> excessively itself on achieving political power. They (the Dalit leadership)
> thought that they would be able to improve the situation of Dalits through
> political power. But the current situation has proved that, unless the social,
> economic, cultural and other alternative institutions of the oppressed and the
> marginalised are established and strengthened, mere political power may not
> yield concrete results. NACDOR aims to broaden the agenda of the Dalit Movement.
> NACDOR is fully committed to the unity of all progressive and democratic
> movements and understands that the people's unity can be ensured for the success
> of their rights-based struggles."
>
> National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) is the national platform
> of more than 1500 grass root level Dalit organisations. This organisation is
> committed to struggle against the caste based injustice, communalism and
> neo-liberal globalisation in the light of Ambedkarian-thought. NACDOR is a
> strong supporter of democracy and seeks fundamental transformation in the
> thought process and in the lives of the Dalits. Maintaining an equal level of
> dialogue with all political parties, NACDOR strengthen the voice of Dalits in
> the democratic process. NACDOR Leadership comes from grass root level
> SC/ST/Muslims/SEBCs activists and it is the expression of their voice and
> strength in real sense. It played the pivotal role in establishing the World
> Dignity Forum and its launch in World Social Forum in 2004. Since its inception,
> NACDOR has been working as the 'Dalit Voice' in the civil society sector. It
> coordinates the Global Task Force on Social Exclusion of the global platform
> called 'Global Call for Action Against Poverty'.
>
> NACDOR Secretariat
>
> For any communication, pleased do not hesitate to contacts us either at
> mashkoor@nac
>
> --
> National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR)
> M-3/22, Model Town-III, Delhi 110009 INDIA
> Telephone: +91-11-27419002 Fax: +91-11-27442744
> website: www.nacdor.org
>
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