Advancing gender justice and LGBTIQA+ rights
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Advancing gender justice and LGBTIQA+ rights
At Maya Ko Sansar (World of Love), we believe that gender justice is not optional — it is essential for building a fair and compassionate society. Every person, regardless of their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, deserves to live freely, safely, and equally under the law and in their communities.
For decades, LGBTIQA+ individuals in Nepal, especially transgender and gender-diverse people, have faced widespread discrimination, social exclusion, police violence, and barriers to education, employment, and healthcare. Their identities have been mocked, denied, and criminalized — while their rights have been ignored.
We work to change that.
Maya Ko Sansar (World of Love) is committed to advancing the rights of LGBTIQA+ people by amplifying their voices, advocating for inclusive policies, and challenging cultural norms that devalue non-conforming gender and sexual identities. Our goal is to create a society where diversity is celebrated, not punished — and where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.
Through rights-based trainings, community organizing, legal support, and national-level advocacy, we push for:
Recognition of gender identity in legal documents
Equal access to healthcare, education, and employment
Protection against hate crimes, harassment, and discrimination
Safe spaces for expression, healing, and leadership
We also collaborate with government institutions, schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement to make these spaces more inclusive, more informed, and more respectful of LGBTIQA+ people.
Most importantly, our work is led by those directly affected. We believe that those who have lived through injustice are the most powerful agents of change. Whether it’s a trans woman fighting for her identity, or a gay man denied equal employment — we center their experiences and uplift their voices.
At Maya Ko Sansar (World of Love), gender justice is not just a cause — it’s a promise to create a Nepal where everyone, no matter who they are or whom they love, can live with dignity, opportunity, and hope.