Trapped in silence: Nepal’s deaf community struggles without interpreters
With only around 131 interpreters for over 50,000 deaf individuals, many are left without basic communication in health, legal and public services. While local initiatives and digital tools show promise, progress is slow, underfunded and uneven—especially in rural areas.
The recommendation is considered historic because Sharma currently ranks fourth in seniority among Supreme Court justices. This is the first time in Nepal’s judicial history that a justice outsi...
