Article 33 – Right to Employment

Every citizen of Nepal has the right to employment. This article affirms that no one should be denied the opportunity to work based on their gender identity, sexual orientation, or profession. Yet, many transgender and queer individuals are systematically excluded from jobs due to stigma and discrimination. At Maya Ko Sansar, we continue to advocate for the enforcement of this right by pushing for inclusive hiring practices, vocational training, and economic empowerment.

Article 34 – Rights of Labor

This article ensures that all workers are entitled to fair labor practices, just wages, and access to social security benefits. For sex workers—whether male, female, or transgender—this means the state must recognize their work as labor and provide legal protection and basic worker rights. We believe that sex work is work, and every worker deserves safety, dignity, and support from labor laws without facing criminalization or abuse.

Article 35 – Right to Basic Health Services

Every Nepali citizen has the right to free and accessible basic health services. This includes reproductive health, mental health, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and gender-affirming care. Transgender and sex worker communities often face discrimination in hospitals and clinics, resulting in poor access to critical care. Maya Ko Sansar is working to create trans-friendly health environments, raise awareness about this constitutional right, and demand that the state fulfill its healthcare obligations for all, without prejudice.

Article 42 – Right to Social Justice for Gender and Sexual Minorities

This groundbreaking article acknowledges the unique struggles of gender and sexual minorities, explicitly affirming their right to social justice. It mandates affirmative action and state support to ensure that marginalized groups—including transgender people, queer individuals, and sex workers—have equal access to education, employment, healthcare, housing, and political participation. It is one of the most powerful constitutional tools we have to push for inclusion, dignity, and justice.

At Maya Ko Sansar, we believe that the Constitution of Nepal is not just a legal document—it is a promise of equality. These rights must be known, respected, and enforced so that every LGBTQIA+ person and sex worker in Nepal can live with dignity and freedom.

Rights are not favors—they are guaranteed. Let’s claim them, protect them, and use them to build a just and inclusive Nepal.