Act Relating to Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Legislation needs amendment Over the last few weeks, once again the country came to remember that persons living with disabilities do exist and, at least on paper, do have rights. Opinion 17 Dec, 2024
Inclusive Sports Festival highlights leadership, fitness, and disability rights In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 (IDPD 2024), a coalition of not-for-profit organizations in Kathmandu hosted a remarkable event showcasing the transformative power of inclusive sports in promoting disability rights and leadership. Kathmandu 08 Dec, 2024
Double-Amputee Ex-Gurkha Hari Budha Magar awarded MBE Former British Gurkha soldier and double-amputee Hari Budha Magar has been awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to disability awareness. Nepal 06 Dec, 2024
Nepal's Aaditya Rai honored as LGBTIQ+ Equality Hero at International Pride Awards Aaditya Rai of Nepal has been recognized as one of five LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes at the inaugural International Pride Awards held in Cape Town, South Africa. Nepal 16 Nov, 2024
National ID card mandatory for social security allowance The government has decided to make the national identity card mandatory for receiving social security allowances. Kathmandu 13 Jun, 2024
India's 2024 Election: Seven Promising Trends The Indian general elections of 2024, as always, are a spectacle of democracy on an epic scale. Here are seven remarkable trends that give me much hope as a citizen: Opinion 04 Jun, 2024
Persons with disabilities: Govt be serious about their rights Each year, the 3rd of December is universally celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, more known as International Disability Day. These are citizens still living on the margins of society. Opinion 26 Feb, 2024
Jobs for persons with disability: The corporate sector must step in Last Saturday, I met Sarita Thulung, the para-athlete and disability and social inclusion activist. Opinion 14 Feb, 2024
NHRC urges governments to create disabled-friendly atmosphere NHRC has urged all three tiers of government to create an environment friendly to people living with disabilities (PWD). Kathmandu 03 Dec, 2023
Promoting adaptive sports: Begins with elevating rights of those with disabilities The 4th Para Asian Games are set to start on the 22nd of October in Hangzhou, China. Though much shorter than its twin event, the 19th Asian Games, thousands of athletes living with disabilities will prove their value and talent. Nepal is also sending a delegation of athletes. Opinion 20 Oct, 2023
An amazing FIFA Women's World Cup Final: How it created awareness on disability rights It happens every four years, and it is gaining popularity with millions of people watching it passionately. I am talking about the FIFA Women’s World Cup that recently wrapped up, and I really did not want to miss it. Opinion 01 Sep, 2023
Living with disabilities: What success means to them Can you imagine yourself entering a shop to buy something and being given some change out of piety from the owner? What about going to a doctor for consultation and being ignored with all the questions being asked to a friend accompanying you? Opinion 11 May, 2023
