Nepal started observing International Women’s Day 34 years ago, commemorating a significant occasion that underscores the united commitment to human rights and the ongoing pursuit of gender parity. The theme for Women's Day this year (March 8) is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," complemented by the campaign theme, "Inspire Inclusion”. In celebration of the 34th International Women’s Day in Nepal, Republica has curated a collection of 34 inspiring stories showcasing unwavering courage, resilience, and empowerment of women below the age of 34. These stories are not merely personal; they wield a profound impact, shaping the lives of those who share them. They unfold as tales of courage, resilience, and empowerment.
Angel Lama, a transgender woman, has served as an advocacy officer at the Blue Diamond Society for four years, focusing on providing sexuality and reproductive education to queer youth locally, nationally, and internationally. Lama is also a co-founder of the 'Eco Warriors' community, a youth queer group dedicated to advocating climate change awareness from the perspective of queer and sexual and gender minority communities.
A crown of responsibilities
Born into an ordinary family, Lama is the sole child. Despite facing numerous challenges from a young age, including balancing studies as a third-year Bachelor of Social Work student, Lama has achieved significant accomplishments through relentless hard work and perseverance.
Lama recently participated in the international forum 'Asia Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development for Youth Forum', where she addressed relief provisions for the Queer community post-COVID-19, incentive packages, and government-level quotas. Last year, she also took part in the 'International Visitor Leadership' program in America, representing one of the 30 community campaigners from various countries.
Lama is a notable figure, having been crowned 'Miss Pink Nepal 2016' and becoming the first transgender woman to compete in 'Miss Universe Nepal'.
