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National Welfare Rights Organization

The National Welfare Rights Organization (NWRO) is a civil rights group established in the 1960s in the United States, focused on advocating for the rights of low-income individuals and families. It aims to improve welfare programs and ensure that all people have access to basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare. The organization promotes social justice, helps empower citizens to advocate for their rights, and works to influence public policy related to poverty alleviation and social welfare programs. Its efforts have contributed to significant discussions around welfare reform and the welfare rights movement.