Dignity Initiative

We’re pleased to share our podcast lineup featuring conversations on political parties, participation, electoral laws, accountability, gender inclusion, youth, geographic exclusion, and marginalized lawmakers. Each episode explores what inclusion really means. Stay tuned.

भूगोल ठग्ने ‘वैकल्पिक’ राजनीति : मधेश-कर्णालीमाथि संरचनागत घात onlinekhabar.com/2026/04/190703…

दलित समुदायसँग राज्यको माफी किन र केका लागि ? | Dignity Explainer youtu.be/DCV4NhXwVCM?si…

An apology can open the door. But what will matter is whether it is followed by steady, visible steps that begin to rebuild trust and change everyday experiences. That is where its true meaning will be decided.

Just as importantly, this process cannot happen without listening. The voices of Dalit communities must be at the center, not on the margins. Real change begins when policies are informed by lived realities, not just intentions. (Follow the thread)

The government’s commitment to issue a public apology to Dalit communities is an important and long-overdue step. For generations, Dalit communities in Nepal have lived with exclusion, discrimination, and violence that have too often been ignored or minimized. (Follow the thread)

Dignity Initiative Vice Chair @PaswanBhola shares his take on the state’s public apology to Dalits, via @Online_khabar. क्षमायाचनादेखि न्याय ग्यारेन्टीसम्म : दलित अधिकार कार्यान्वयनको प्रस्थानविन्दु onlinekhabar.com/2026/03/190141…

A historic moment as Hon. Sita Badi becomes the first from the Badi community in Nepal’s federal cabinet, appointed Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens. A powerful step for representation, congratulations on a milestone that signals real inclusion.

A two-thirds majority looks decisive, but parliament tells a different story. Representation still fails to reflect the country, with some groups overrepresented and others, especially Dalits, left behind. The mandate is strong, but so is the imbalance.

The rape and murder of 16-year-old Inisha BK has shaken the nation and once again exposed the brutal reality of violence against women. Today’s Dignity Explainer breaks down what we know so far and the questions that remain. youtube.com/watch?v=J-SlaP…

In this episode of Dignity Dialogue, we sit down with Indra Adhikari to discuss why meaningful inclusion in Nepal remains difficult despite constitutional commitments and legal provisions. Watch the full podcast below: youtube.com/watch?app=desk…

As Nepal’s 2082 election results continue to be unpacked, another lens is the social composition of the 165 MPs elected through the First-Past-The-Post system. The distribution across communities reveals a clear trend. What catches your eye?

What the outcome of the 2082 House of Representatives election looks like from a social groups perspective? 👇

In this episode of Dignity Dialogue, we speak with Rijan Rana Magar, an active voice in the Gen Z movement and a member of the Gen Z Alliance, working to connect youth activism with policy conversations. To watch the full podcast, click the link below: youtube.com/watch?v=z9Y7cK…

Every election cycle, Nepal’s parties promise inclusion, yet gaps within their own structures continue to raise questions about how deeply that commitment truly runs. Click the link below to watch our explainer: youtube.com/watch?v=UdgNZV…

Has Nepal’s democracy become truly inclusive? In this Dignity Dialogue, Dr. Sucheta Pyakurel reflects on patriarchy, representation, and women’s leadership in the post–Gen Z movement. Full podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=6smSlI…

When patriarchy shapes political decisions, women are pushed into the “secondary sex” role instead of equal power. In this episode, we examine how that mindset influences behavior, priorities, and accountability. Premiering today at 4 PM. Join the conversation.