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 District Election Office, Kathmandu, has objected to the practice of violating voter secrecy by asking the general public and voters about whom they plan to vote for through social media and some...