Ms. Jamuna Tamang is a trailblazing Indigenous rights activist, founder-member, and current President of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN). As a leading advocate for Indigenous women with disabilities with burn survivors, she has dedicated her career to amplifying their voices and advancing their rights through an intersectional approach that connects gender, disability, and indigeneity. For over ten years, Jamuna has built vital platforms from local communities to global stages, ensuring Indigenous women with disabilities can advocate for themselves and influence policies that affect their lives. Her current work explores the intersection of climate justice and the sexual and reproductive rights of Indigenous women with disabilities, shedding light on this critical yet often ignored issue. Beyond her advocacy, Jamuna is an accomplished wheelchair basketball player, using sports as a powerful tool to challenge stereotypes and promote disability inclusion. She holds a master’s degree from Padma Kanya Campus and was selected as a 2023-2024 Human Rights Advocate in Columbia University’s Human Rights Advocates Program, further cementing her role as a global changemaker.

I am Anukala Rai with a physical disability, Vice President of National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN ), belonging to the Kirat community, and currently studying a B.Sc.A in Sociology. I’m also a wheelchair basketball player. She has been dedicated to advocating for the rights of Indigenous women and girls with disabilities with an inclusive lens and voice for the unheard people.

Shruti Maya Kumal is an indigenous person with physical disability and is involved as Vice Chairperson of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN). She is the Chief of the Department of History, Language, Religion, Culture, and Research in NEFIN and works as Secretary of Magarat Province. Ms. Shruti empowers the community, mostly Kumal and persons with disabilities in the rural area, as experts. Participated in various national and international training/workshops representing indigenous communities from the ground level and was involved in research related to Kumal culture.

Muna Shrestha is a dedicated advocate for indigenous women with multiple disabilities, committed to fostering inclusivity and intersectionality. Since 2024, she has served as a board member and secretary of the Organization of Indigenous Women with Disabilities, amplifying marginalized voices and championing policy reforms for accessibility and equity. A member of Nepal’s Newar community, Muna blends cultural preservation with activism, ensuring that heritage and identity are honored. With a bachelor’s degree and two years of engagement in Nidwan, she has built a strong foundation in advocacy and community empowerment. Muna enjoys exploring new ideas, learning, and adapting to different environments. Though naturally reserved, she values meaningful connections and social engagement. Through collaboration, awareness-building, and leadership, she works toward an inclusive society where indigenous women with disabilities are recognized, respected, and empowered.

Ganga Rai is an indigenous woman with a physical disability.  She began working as a trainer at an early age and grew older by learning more about different societal challenges. I was inspired to take up social cause concerns because I was raised by a single mother and witnessed the numerous struggles she experienced as an indigenous woman, plus being an advocate for indigenous women’s right and their diversity. I’m working to raise awareness of our rights. We have the same right to enjoy our rights as others.

Rabita Deula (she/hers) is a 27-year-old Indigenous Deaf disabled woman from Nepal, proudly advocating for the rights and inclusion of marginalized communities. Since 2020, she has been actively engaged as a Deaf youth advocate for accessibility and meaningful participation for all. Rabita has completed a traineeship on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) as well as a training on women’s empowerment through Plan International Nepal. These experiences have deepened her understanding of intersectional inequalities faced by disabled, Deaf, and Indigenous women and youth. She brings strong skills in public speaking, event production, Deaf communication strategies, and community mobilization. Rabita believes that both written communication and sign language are powerful tools for connection and advocacy. She is always eager to learn, grow, and find new opportunities that expand her knowledge and strengthen her community.

I am Anuska Shrestha, an indigenous person with  visual impaired also a young advocate for the rights of  visual disability and their voices, currently serving as a voice and part of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN), belonging to the Newar community. She has been dedicated to advocating for the rights of Indigenous women and girls with disabilities with an intersectionality lens.

I am swornima shrestha, an indigenous person with a young dwarf or little people, also a young advocate for the rights of dwarf disability voices, currently serving as a voice and part of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN), belonging to the Newar community. She has been dedicated to advocating for the rights of Indigenous women and girls with disabilities with an intersectionality lens.

I am Anupa Balampaui(she/her), an indigenous person with an intellectual disability, also a young advocate for the rights of intellectual disability voices, currently serving as a voice and part of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal (NIDWAN), belonging to the Newar community. She has been dedicated to advocating for the rights of Indigenous women and girls with disabilities with an intersectionality lens.