Nepal

Nutan KoiralaCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Gender and sexuality, Advocacy Background:Nutan is a final-year student of Psychology and Social Work. She currently serves as a Program Assistant for Beyond the Binary—an educational campaign initiated by the Gehendra Dhimal Foundation in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. Nutan is deeply passionate about gender and sexuality […]

Mega MaskeyCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Climate and Environment Justice, Gender Justice, Strengthening democracy Background:Mega is a civil engineer by education and an intersectional environmentalist by passion. She co-runs a youth-led environment coalition called ‘Harin Nepal’ as the Network and Programme Coordinator. She is a member of Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub, where she executes projects under the area

Manisha ThapaCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: SRHR advocacy, Painting, Emceeing/moderation Background:Manisha is a feminist advocacy artist working in the arena of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Nepal. Her passion and work background lie in the intersections of health, gender, climate, and politics. Currently, she works with young people, the media, and the government in the advocacy

Kunjani Pariyar PyasiCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Gender based violence and law, Gender and Governance, Inclusion Background:Kunjani Pariyar Pyasi is a Human Rights Lawyer and the Province Coordinator of the Advocacy Forum, Nepal. She is a board member of the Association for Dalit Women Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN), where she champions the cause of Nepal’s Dalits and marginalized communities

Binita PandeyCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Gender equality, Access to justice, Academia Background:I am a human rights lawyer from Nepal with an LL.M degree and eight years of work experience as a researcher, consultant, content developer, litigator, and teaching assistant. I have substantial knowledge of sustainable development goals concerning gender equality, economic development, and access to justice.

Bhawana MajhiCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Gender, Disability, Indigeneity Background:I am Bhawana Majhi, a young indigenous woman with a physical disability from the highly marginalized Majhi community in Nepal. I am dedicated to advocating for the rights of Indigenous Women and Girls with Disabilities in Nepal. Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Dibyabhumi Multiple

Arya KharelCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Development Communications, Women in Politics, Youth Leadership Background:Arya Kharel is a Program Officer for the Nepali Emerging Leaders Program, she designed educational materials and curriculum in collaboration with mentors for elected leaders aged 25-40 across Nepal, organized by Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice and Leadership Academy. She has focused on building essential

Rita PuriCountry: NepalAdvocacy areas: Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Digital Advocacy, Community Engagement Background:Rita Puri, an undergraduate public health student from Nepal, passionately advocates for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). With nearly four years of experience in the field, she believes in harnessing the power of youth to foster positive societal change. Rita actively engages with organisations to