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INDIGENOUS WOMEN

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About Nidwan

National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN) is a non-profit, young women-led organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous women and girls with disabilities. Established in 2015 after years of dedication, advocacy,

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OUR JOURNEY AND IMPACT

A multi-faceted look at our mission to empower indigenous women with disabilities through advocacy, heritage, and leadership.

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MEMBERS

5800 +

DIRECT BENEFICIARIES

10330 +

INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES

PROVINCIAL NETWORK

NATIONAL NETWORK

17+

REGIONAL AND GLOBAL NETWORK

2720 +

COVID RELIEF SUPPORT

1270 +

HEALTH HYGIENE KIT COVID RELIEF SUPPORT

OUR VISION

An inclusive society where indigenous women and girls with disabilities live with dignity, equality, and full realization of human rights.

OUR VISION

An inclusive society where indigenous women and girls with disabilities live with dignity, equality, and full realization of human rights.

OUR MISSION

To promote civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights of indigenous women and girls with disabilities through an intersectional approach with due respect to their multiple identities.

OUR GOALS

Empower indigenous women with disabilities, foster leadership, build strong networks, and advocate for policy reforms at local, national, and international levels.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Strengthen capacity, promote intersectional research, ensure accessible services, and build solidarity with global disability and indigenous rights movements.

Thematic Areas

Women Empowerment and Gender Equality

Gender Minorities and Under Representative Groups

Emergency Response, and Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction

Access to Health facilities and promoting well-being & SRHR

Inclusive Education & Livelihood Promotion

Sports, Culture, Collective Care Support, and Well-being

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"NIDWAN works to address these challenges, protecting and promoting the rights of marginalized Indigenous persons with disabilities."

MAYA GURUNG Regional Head of Programs, Disability Rights Fund

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OUR PARTNER'S TESTIMONIAL

Women’s Fund Asia acknowledges NIDWAN’s efforts in documenting and addressing intersectional impacts of climate change, gender, and disability. In solidarity with our partners, Nidwan continues to amplify voices and lead inclusive justice efforts.

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