Date: 2082/04/22 (Bikram Sambat)
United to End Violence — A Historic Initiative of the Sexual and Gender Minority Community
Today, in the special program organized by our organization, we were honored by the presence of Honorable Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Indira Rana Magar, and Honorable Kiran Kumar Shah, Chairperson of the Women and Social Affairs Committee, as our special guests.
The program saw historic participation from community members, government officials, human rights defenders, police administration, and political leaders.
We all know that transgender and LGBTIQA+ communities still face violence, discrimination, and social exclusion solely because of their gender identity.
Even in today’s so-called modern and educated society, many people show sympathy in public but insult, humiliate, and defame in private — a clear display of double standards.
This is not just personal pain — it is a continuous injustice against the entire community.
From the stage, we delivered a clear and bold message:
The time has come for the government to give a concrete response — not just promises, but real implementation.
The youth generation will strengthen this movement with new ideas, new strategies, and stronger plans.
The rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Nepal 2072 must be implemented without delay.
Hon. Kiran Kumar Shah made a strong commitment from the stage:
“I will always stand by you. I will take your issues to the Parliament and my Committee. I will coordinate with the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens to find solutions. Such programs should be initiated by the government itself, but I am glad that your organization has taken the lead. I will soon call a meeting to have an in-depth discussion on this matter.”
Sunita Lama, Founder and President of our organization, said in her remarks:
“Our community — especially transgender sex workers — still face daily violence and discrimination. This situation is no longer bearable. We urgently need clear laws and policies to end it. Only with our own laws will we be able to fight for our rights effectively.”
The Inspector from Kathmandu District Police committed that the police administration will always treat the community with respect and make gender and human rights education mandatory in police training.
A representative from the National Human Rights Commission stated:
“NHRC will always stand by your side. We will remain actively engaged in protecting and promoting your rights.”
Community members raised their voices for the Nepal government to provide an official “D Card” recognizing the separate identity of LGBTIQA+ individuals. If two citizenship documents will not be issued, the government must still ensure equal rights and recognition.
Only then will true inclusion and sensitivity be reflected in government policy.
Today’s program made it clear:
We will no longer remain only in the role of victims.
We will engage directly with the government and political leadership to bring our issues to the top of the agenda.
Our goal is full participation of our community in every sector, a society free of violence, and complete enforcement of the constitutional rights we are guaranteed.
This is not just our journey — this is our fight for rights.
We will not stop, we will not step back, and we will not give up.
Our voice will grow louder, and our steps will become even stronger.