According to the 2021 population census report, Indigenous Peoples, also known as Adivasi Janajati, make up around 35.08% of Nepal’s total population of 29,164,578. However, Indigenous experts and organisations believe that the figure exceeds 50%. 60 Indigenous groups are officially recognised, while 19 more listed in the 2021 census still await legal recognition. For nearly […]
In a country where Dalit women face systemic discrimination and marginalisation, the work done by the Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) has catalysed transformative changes for the Dalit community – and the whole country. With support from KIOS, FEDO’s long-standing mission to empower Dalit women and girls has led to increased awareness of their rights, greater […]
