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Swastika

Nepal

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Breaking Barriers: Inside Nepal’s First LGBTQIA+ Hormonal and Laser Therapy Clinic

“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormonal and Laser Therapy Clinic for LGBTQIA+ people. The clinic was established in 2022 in collaboration with IPPF’s member association, the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) and the Blue Diamond Society (BDS), Nepal’s pioneering LGBTQIA+ organization.   
Swastika

02 April 2024

“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormona

Swastika

02 April 2024

“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormona

Dhriti, who is a sex worker in Nepal

16 December 2021

In nearly every country around the world, the stigmatization of sex workers creates barriers to sex workers accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare. These barriers have been compounded and exacerbated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of lockdown measures and the diversion of medical staff and resources.

Dhriti, who is a sex worker in Nepal

16 December 2021

In nearly every country around the world, the stigmatization of sex workers creates barriers to sex workers accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare. These barriers have been compounded and exacerbated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of lockdown measures and the diversion of medical staff and resources.

A photo of Sanjiya Shrestha speaking

13 December 2021

Sanjiya, who is visually impaired, launched a group chat during the pandemic so that people living with disabilities could still access health information.

A photo of Sanjiya Shrestha speaking

13 December 2021

Sanjiya, who is visually impaired, launched a group chat during the pandemic so that people living with disabilities could still access health information.

Some IPPF volunteers - Zero Discrimination Day

28 February 2019

Meet some of people who were so motivated by the discrimination-free healthcare they received from our Member Associations, or by the potential to support their communities in need, that they decided to become much-valued volunteers.

Some IPPF volunteers - Zero Discrimination Day

28 February 2019

Meet some of people who were so motivated by the discrimination-free healthcare they received from our Member Associations, or by the potential to support their communities in need, that they decided to become much-valued volunteers.

ネパールで性教育の授業をする若い女性

21 August 2017

Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.

ネパールで性教育の授業をする若い女性

21 August 2017

Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.

The earthquake destroyed entire villages credits: IPPF/Jon Spaull/2017

25 July 2017

Just before midday on Saturday 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, causing massive devastation and loss of life.

The earthquake destroyed entire villages credits: IPPF/Jon Spaull/2017

25 July 2017

Just before midday on Saturday 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, causing massive devastation and loss of life.

Swastika

02 April 2024

“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormona

Swastika

02 April 2024

“In my mind, I only ‘came out’ once – from my mother’s womb,” says Swastika, a transgender activist and clinic coordinator of Nepal’s first Hormona

Dhriti, who is a sex worker in Nepal

16 December 2021

In nearly every country around the world, the stigmatization of sex workers creates barriers to sex workers accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare. These barriers have been compounded and exacerbated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of lockdown measures and the diversion of medical staff and resources.

Dhriti, who is a sex worker in Nepal

16 December 2021

In nearly every country around the world, the stigmatization of sex workers creates barriers to sex workers accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare. These barriers have been compounded and exacerbated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of lockdown measures and the diversion of medical staff and resources.

A photo of Sanjiya Shrestha speaking

13 December 2021

Sanjiya, who is visually impaired, launched a group chat during the pandemic so that people living with disabilities could still access health information.

A photo of Sanjiya Shrestha speaking

13 December 2021

Sanjiya, who is visually impaired, launched a group chat during the pandemic so that people living with disabilities could still access health information.

Some IPPF volunteers - Zero Discrimination Day

28 February 2019

Meet some of people who were so motivated by the discrimination-free healthcare they received from our Member Associations, or by the potential to support their communities in need, that they decided to become much-valued volunteers.

Some IPPF volunteers - Zero Discrimination Day

28 February 2019

Meet some of people who were so motivated by the discrimination-free healthcare they received from our Member Associations, or by the potential to support their communities in need, that they decided to become much-valued volunteers.

ネパールで性教育の授業をする若い女性

21 August 2017

Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.

ネパールで性教育の授業をする若い女性

21 August 2017

Youth volunteers are leading the the fight for comprehensive sexuality education in schools.

The earthquake destroyed entire villages credits: IPPF/Jon Spaull/2017

25 July 2017

Just before midday on Saturday 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, causing massive devastation and loss of life.

The earthquake destroyed entire villages credits: IPPF/Jon Spaull/2017

25 July 2017

Just before midday on Saturday 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, causing massive devastation and loss of life.