We are delighted to share the exciting news that Aaditya Rai, our Executive Director, has been recognized as one of the 2024 HERO Awards Social Justice Honorees! This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the human and civil rights of LGBTQI individuals and those affected by HIV in Asia and the Pacific. Aaditya’s tireless work in advocacy and social justice has truly made...
Rainbow Disability Nepal (RDN) successfully conducted the Final Position Paper Sharing Meeting for the “Policy Hackathon: Inclusive Act Relating to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” on 29th November 2024. 🎯 The event, supported by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives, brought together 25 participants, including key stakeholders and advocates for disability rights. This meeting followed a comprehensive multi-stakeholder consultation aimed at refining and strengthening the position paper....
Today, RDN marks a deeply meaningful milestone as we celebrate World AIDS Day for the first time, standing shoulder to shoulder with queer, disabled, and disability communities. RDN personally bought the condoms and Lubricants and In the heart of Thamel’s bustling chowks, we distributed condoms and lubricants—not just as tools of safety, but as symbols of care, dignity, and the right to health for all. This day is...
This November holds a special place in our hearts. It’s not just Queer Disability Pride Month—it marks two incredible years since the birth of RDN. What started as a dream in November 2022 has grown into a vibrant community, a safe space, and a movement that uplifts the voices of queer disability, queer ,disabled individuals and all minorities communities. These two years have been a journey of resilience,...
We had a fantastic time at the Sensitization of Environment Protection, Climate Change, and Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction program on September 15-16, 2024. This program is designed to equip organizations, the LGBTQ+ community, the disability community, and intersectional organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation. Key topics covered: The impact of climate change on marginalized communities...
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