Working with All Levels of Government

From local municipalities to provincial assemblies and national ministries, we engage with government offices to ensure that the LGBTIQA+ and sex worker communities are not left out of the development agenda. We push for:

• Separate budget allocations for transgender and sex worker inclusion

• Government-run health and education services that are stigma-free and trans-friendly

• Legal recognition of gender-diverse identities in all documents and records

• Policy frameworks that protect sex workers from violence, arrest, and exploitation

• Participation of community leaders in local planning and oversight mechanisms

Policy Advocacy and Legal Reform

Maya Ko Sansar (World of Love) advocates for systemic legal changes that address the root causes of inequality, including:

• Decriminalization of sex work to prevent police harassment and arbitrary arrests

• Legal identity recognition for transgender and non-binary individuals

• Anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTIQA+ people in education, employment, and healthcare

• Social security and old-age benefits for elderly transgender citizens

• Inclusion in national dialogues and constitutional committees

We work with legal experts, activists, and rights-based coalitions to propose new laws and amend harmful ones. Every policy we challenge or help create is a step toward systemic justice.

Representing the Community in National Forums

We strive to put our community at the table — not just on the streets. That’s why we actively pursue:

• Invitations to government consultations on human rights and development

• Inclusion in task forces and working groups focused on social justice

• Representation in national and provincial committees addressing gender, health, and minority rights

• Media engagement to amplify our policy demands to the wider public

Our founder, Sunita Lama, has personally confronted police officers, spoken at public events, and led high-level dialogues — always advocating for dignity, equality, and the right to exist safely.

Holding Institutions Accountable

We believe in constructive partnership, but we also believe in accountability. When rights are violated or policies ignored, Maya Ko Sansar does not stay silent. We document abuse, support victims, and publicly call on authorities to uphold justice.

Why This Matters

Policy change is not just paperwork — it’s protection for a street-based sex worker facing harassment, recognition for a trans child trying to enroll in school, or dignity for an elderly trans person seeking healthcare.

Our fight is not political — it’s personal, human, and necessary.

“Systemic change doesn’t start in offices — it starts in the streets, the shelters, and the stories of those who have been ignored. We’re here to make sure those stories rewrite the system.”