Nepal cannot achieve true development unless it includes all citizens—especially women with disabilities, who have long been pushed to the margins of society. These women often face the intersection of multiple layers of discrimination due to gender, disability, caste, ethnicity, and poverty. Despite constitutional guarantees, they remain underrepresented in education, employment, and leadership. Inclusion is … Read more

Policy advocacy is one of the most powerful tools for creating long-lasting social change. In Nepal, women with disabilities are increasingly stepping into advocacy roles to demand their rights, influence laws, and hold duty-bearers accountable. Their lived experiences and voices are essential in shaping policies that reflect their needs. Historically, policymaking has excluded women with … Read more

Education is a powerful tool for empowerment, yet many girls and women with disabilities in Nepal remain excluded from it. Although Nepal’s constitution guarantees the right to education for all, physical, financial, and social barriers persist for students with disabilities—particularly girls. Schools across Nepal often lack basic infrastructure like ramps, accessible toilets, or visual and … Read more

In Nepal, women with disabilities continue to face multifaceted discrimination rooted in both gender and disability biases. These women are often excluded from education, employment, health care, and community participation due to physical, social, and cultural barriers. Despite the government’s legal commitments, such as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2017 and ratification of … Read more