KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The Supreme Court (SC) has mandated the government to amend the gender identity details of a transgender woman, Ruksana Kapali, to reflect her self-perception as a woman. According to the SC’s ruling, gender identity, according to one's self-perception, falls under the right of individuality and self-determination.

KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Ruksana Kapali from Nepal has earned a place on the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) list of influential women. This year, Kapali is among the 100 women recognized by the BBC.