Nir Shrestha

The author is a passionate youth and disability rights advocate, currently serving as a Program Officer at the Blind Youth Association Nepal. He is pursuing a master's degree in Conflict, Peace, and Development Studies at Tribhuvan University.
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Making disability inclusion an agenda of academic discourse

Published On: January 31, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Nir Shrestha

About a year ago, I had the chance to attend an academic dialogue focused on the Dalit Movement. That dialogue struck a chord in me, prompting a question: Have there been any academic dialogues specifically addressing disability issues extensively?

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Nepal's Constitution and Disability Inclusion: A Gap Between Law and Reality

Published On: September 20, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Nir Shrestha

Disability is a condition shaped by existing physical, social, environmental, and communication barriers. Regrettably, it is often perceived through the lens of either charity or the medical model, resulting in individuals with disabilities being relegated to the status of dependents rather than active citizens.

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