Blue Diamond Society

Blue Diamond Society Blue Diamond Society is the pioneer LGBTQIA+ organization working in Nepal.

21/05/2026

निल हिरा समाज ले प्रदान गरेको "राजनीतिक साक्षरता सम्बन्धी प्रशिक्षक
प्रशिक्षण” मा सहभागी एक सहभागी अनु शाही ठकुरी ज्यूलाई प्रश्न:

“तपाईंले राजनीतिक साक्षरता सम्बन्धी प्रशिक्षक प्रशिक्षण (ToT) तालिम प्राप्त गरिसकेपछि, राजनीति क्षेत्रमा आउन चाहेर पनि विभिन्न कारणले आउन नसकिरहेका LGBTQIA+ व्यक्तिहरूलाई के सन्देश दिन चाहनुहुन्छ?

A question for Mr. Anu Shahi Thakuri, a participant in the “Training of Trainers (ToT) on Political Literacy”:
After completing the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Political Literacy, what message would you like to give to LGBTQIA+ individuals who aspire to enter politics but have been unable to do so due to various challenges?

DCA Nepal
European Union in Nepal

🌈 Blue Diamond Society is immensely proud to see our Trans community shining on the global stage at the prestigious Cann...
20/05/2026

🌈 Blue Diamond Society is immensely proud to see our Trans community shining on the global stage at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of the Nepali film “Elephants in the Fog”, directed by Abinash Bikram Shah.

This powerful film, beautifully portraying the lives, struggles, and resilience of the Trans and Kinner community, marks a historic milestone as the first-ever Nepali film selected in the prestigious UN Certain Regard section.

We are especially proud that members of our own Trans community are representing Nepal and sharing our stories with the world through cinema, courage, and authenticity. Your presence at Cannes is not just a personal achievement, it is a proud moment for the entire LGBTQIA+ community and for Nepal.

Heartfelt congratulations to the entire cast and crew for amplifying Trans voices with such dignity, beauty, and honesty. Thank you for creating space for stories that matter and for making Nepal proud on an international platform.

We are eagerly waiting to welcome you all back home to Nepal with love, pride, and celebration. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇵

🌈 निल हिरा समाजलाई हाम्रो ट्रान्स समुदायले प्रतिष्ठित Cannes Film Festival मा नेपाली चलचित्र “Elephants in the Fog” को वर्ल्ड प्रिमियरमार्फत नेपाललाई अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मञ्चमा प्रतिनिधित्व गरिरहेको देख्दा अत्यन्त गर्व महसुस भएको छ। यो चलचित्रलाई Abinash Bikram Shah ले निर्देशन गर्नुभएको हो।

ट्रान्स तथा किन्नर समुदायको जीवन, संघर्ष, पहिचान र आत्मसम्मानलाई संवेदनशील र सुन्दर ढंगले प्रस्तुत गरिएको यो चलचित्र Un Certain Regard सेक्सनमा छनोट हुने पहिलो नेपाली चलचित्र बनेको छ।

हाम्रो आफ्नै ट्रान्स समुदायका सदस्यहरूले विश्व मञ्चमा पुगेर आफ्ना कथा, अनुभव र अस्तित्वलाई चलचित्रमार्फत प्रस्तुत गर्नु सम्पूर्ण LGBTQIA+ समुदाय र नेपालकै लागि ऐतिहासिक तथा गौरवको क्षण हो।

ट्रान्स समुदायका आवाज, भावना र यथार्थलाई सम्मानपूर्वक प्रस्तुत गरेकोमा सम्पूर्ण कलाकार, निर्माण टिम र सहयोगीहरूलाई हार्दिक धन्यवाद तथा बधाई। तपाईंहरूको यो उपलब्धिले नेपाललाई विश्वसामु अझ गर्वका साथ चिनाएको छ।

तपाईंहरू सबैलाई प्रेम, सम्मान र गर्वका साथ नेपालमा स्वागत गर्न हामी आतुर छौं। ❤️🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇵

Deadline extended till 24 May 2026.
20/05/2026

Deadline extended till 24 May 2026.

Background:

Promotion and protection and inclusion of children marginalized due to their sexual orientation and gender identity in Nepal’ is a project of Blue Diamond Society. One of the motives of this project is to create safe space for this community to share views, feelings, and ideas by LGBTIQA+ children and youth for their social acceptance and rights. Regarding this, we are identifying the LGBTIQA+ role models to make short videos on LGBTIQA+ children and youth acceptance in families, schools, and society. The engagement aims to strengthen awareness, visibility, and advocacy on LGBTIQA+ child rights and youth issues through digital and community-based platforms. The Second Party will contribute through content creation, outreach, and participation in key events and campaigns.

Scope of Work:
1. Attend major events organized by Blue Diamond Society.
2. Develop monthly one video with informative content related to LGBTIQA+ child rights and youth’s issues and provide the total views, likes of each post including positive comments and share on the social media.
3. Promote LGBTIQA+ issues both physically and virtually during the “Pride Month (June)”. Participate in the Gaijatra celebration organized by the first party.
4. Attend as speakers or participants in major programs organized by the first party.
5. Support in boosting the social media contents of the First Party by sharing them in Second Party’s social media handles.
6. Encourage meaningful conversations on social media platforms regarding LGBTIQA+ children and youth rights.
7. Support the SOGIESC Child Rights project team in organizing meetings or programs with social media influencers and content creators
8. Provide a comprehensive report of engagements with the first party at the end of the contract with total reach in social media and program attended.

Qualification/Skills:
• Should have good reach in social Medias including followers as well as engagement on their contents.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by LGBTIQA+ individuals, particularly children and youth.

Deliverables:
• Six different videos on various topics specific to LGBTIQA+ children and youth with English subtitles and logos and post it monthly.
• Engage in the programs organized by First Party.
• Submit monthly engagement reports

Timeline:
May 2026 to December 2026. (Eight months)

Application Process
Required Documents:
• Updated CV
• Scan copy of PAN card
• Letter of interest mentioning the fee for the service to be provided.
Submission Deadline: 13 May 2026
Submission Email: [email protected]

19/05/2026

राजनीतिक साक्षरतासम्बन्धी प्रशिक्षक प्रशिक्षण (ToT) कार्यक्रमका सहभागीहरूमध्ये एक, नग्मा खानले लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक (LGBTQIA+) व्यक्तिहरूको राजनीतिक सहभागिताका बारेमा आफ्ना धारणाहरू यसरी राख्नुभएको थियो !

One of the participants ,Nagma Khan, from the training on political literacy shared her views on the political participation of LGBTQIA+ people.

DCA Nepal
European Union in Nepal

Blue Diamond Society, with the financial and technical support of the European Union in Nepal and DCA Nepal successfully...
18/05/2026

Blue Diamond Society, with the financial and technical support of the European Union in Nepal and DCA Nepal successfully completed a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Political Literacy for 20 young activists from Sudurpashchim, Lumbini, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces. Throughout the training, participants gained in-depth knowledge of international and national human rights instruments and mechanisms, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the ICCPR, the Yogyakarta Principles, and Nepal’s existing legal framework. In addition, they received comprehensive training on the civil and political rights of the LGBTIQIA+ community, advocacy against discrimination, freedom of expression, and strategies for identifying and mitigating risks while engaging in political participation.

The energetic young activists who completed this intensive training will now return to their respective provinces and communities to effectively cascade and share the knowledge, skills, and experiences they have gained. It is believed that this initiative will contribute to long-term positive change by promoting social justice, safe political participation, and meaningful leadership development for gender and sexual minority communities at the local level. Heartfelt congratulations to all participants for successfully enhancing their skills and capacities, and best wishes for their important role as empowered facilitators within their communities.

नील हिरा समाजले युरोपियन युनियन र DCA Nepal को आर्थिक तथा प्राविधिक सहयोगमा सुदूरपश्चिम, लुम्बिनी, मधेश र बागमती प्रदेशका २० जना युवा अभियन्ताहरूका लागि आयोजित राजनीतिक साक्षरता सम्बन्धी ५ दिने प्रशिक्षक प्रशिक्षण (ToT) तालिम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गरेको छ। तालिम अवधिभर सहभागीहरूले विश्वव्यापी मानव अधिकार घोषणापत्र (UDHR), ICCPR, योग्याकार्ता सिद्धान्त र नेपालको विद्यमान कानुनी व्यवस्था जस्ता मानव अधिकारका अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय तथा राष्ट्रिय संयन्त्रहरूबारे गहन ज्ञान हासिल गरे। साथै, उनीहरूले LGBTIQIA+ समुदायको नागरिक तथा राजनीतिक अधिकार, विभेद विरुद्धको पैरवी, अभिव्यक्ति स्वतन्त्रता र राजनीतिक संलग्नताका क्रममा आइपर्ने जोखिमहरूको पहिचान एवं आत्मसुरक्षाका रणनीतिहरूबारे समेत विस्तृत प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त गरेका छन्।

यस सघन तालिम प्राप्त गर्नुभएका ऊर्जावान् युवा अभियन्ताहरूले अब आफ्ना आ-आफ्ना प्रदेश र समुदायमा फर्केर यी सिकाइ, ज्ञान र सीपहरूलाई प्रभावकारी ढङ्गले विस्तार (Cascade) गर्नुहुनेछ। यो प्रयासले स्थानीय तहदेखि नै लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक समुदायको सामाजिक न्याय, सुरक्षित राजनीतिक पहुँच र अर्थपूर्ण नेतृत्व विकासमा दूरगामी एवं सकारात्मक परिवर्तन ल्याउने विश्वास लिइएको छ। सीप र क्षमता आर्जन गर्नुभएका हाम्रा सम्पूर्ण सहभागीहरूलाई हार्दिक बधाई तथा समुदायमा सशक्त सहजकर्ताका रूपमा सफल भूमिकाका लागि हार्दिक शुभकामना!

यो समन्वय र सहकार्य को लागी माननिय मन्त्री ज्यु र मन्त्रालयलाइ धन्यवाद!!🌈
18/05/2026

यो समन्वय र सहकार्य को लागी माननिय मन्त्री ज्यु र मन्त्रालयलाइ धन्यवाद!!🌈

On the special occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Blue Diamond ...
17/05/2026

On the special occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Blue Diamond Society successfully organized a large-scale interaction program on the theme “The Role of Media in Promoting the Rights of Gender and Sexual Minorities in an Inclusive Democracy.” The program was conducted with the financial and technical support of the European Union in Nepal and DCA Nepal, embracing the slogan “At the Heart of Democracy.”

The program was attended by Honorable Bhumika Shrestha and youth leader Madhav Sapkota. The session was facilitated by the organization’s Program Director, Sanjay Sharma. During the event, senior journalist Aarti Chataut conducted a special session highlighting the importance of sensitive terminology, ethical guidelines, and responsible media practices in news reporting. She particularly emphasized how inclusive and ethical reporting can uphold human dignity while discouraging sensationalism in media coverage.

The program was organized in collaboration with Nepal’s mainstream media sector, recognizing the important role of the media as the fourth pillar of the State in ensuring social justice, rights, and meaningful inclusion of gender and sexual minority communities into the mainstream of national development and democracy.

Similarly, rights activist Tikaram Bhusal shed light on the current situation of gender and sexual minority communities in Nepal. The event also featured extensive discussions on the role media should play in fostering an inclusive democracy and bringing these communities into the mainstream. The program was attended by journalists from Nepal’s mainstream media, LGBTQIA+ activists, and representatives from various stakeholder organizations and institutions.

नील हिरा समाज ले 'लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक विरुद्ध हुने घृणा विरुद्धको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय दिवस' (IDAHOBIT) को विशेष अवसरमा युरोपियन युनियन र डीसीए (DCA) नेपालको आर्थिक तथा प्राविधिक सहयोगमा "At the heart of democracy"' अर्थात लोकतन्त्रको मुटुमा भन्ने नारालाई आत्मसात् गर्दै, "समावेशी लोकतन्त्रमा लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक समुदायको अधिकार प्रवर्द्धन गर्न सञ्चारमाध्यमको भूमिका" विषयक बृहत् अन्तरक्रिया कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गरेको छ। माननीय भूमिका श्रेष्ठ तथा युवा नेता माधव सापकोटा को समेत उपस्थिती रहेको कार्यक्रममा संस्थाका कार्यक्रम संयोजक सञ्जय शर्माले सहजीकरण गर्नुभएको थियो भने उक्त कार्यक्रममा वरिष्ठ सञ्चारकर्मी आरती चटौतले एक विशेष सेसन सञ्चालन गर्दै मिडियाले समाचार सम्प्रेषण गर्दा प्रयोग गर्नुपर्ने संवेदनशील शब्दावली, आचारसंहिता र 'सनसनीकरण' लाई रोक्दै समावेशी र नैतिक रिपोर्टिङ (Ethical Reporting) मार्फत मानवीय गरिमालाई कसरी उच्च राख्ने भन्नेबारे विशेष प्रस्तुती दिनुभएको थिय। लोकतन्त्रमा यस समुदायको सामजिक न्याय, हक अधिकार सुनिस्चित गरि विकास को मुल प्रवाहमा ल्याउन राज्यको चौथो अङ्ग मिडिया को महत्वपुर्ण भुमिका हुने भएकोले नेपाला को आमसन्चार जगत सङ्ग यो कार्यक्रम आयोजना गरिएको हो।

त्यस्तै कार्यक्रममा अधिकारकर्मी टिकाराम भुसाल ज्यु ले नेपालमा लैंगिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसंख्यक समुदायको अवस्था विषयमा प्रकाश पार्नु भएको थियो भने नेपालमा समवेशी लोकतन्त्रमा यश समुदायलाई मुल प्रवाहमा ल्याउन मिडियाले खेल्नु पर्ने भुमिका सम्बन्धमा बृहत छलफल गरिएको थियो भने उक्त कार्यक्रममा नेपालका मूलधारका मिडियाका पत्रकारहरू, LGBTQIA+ समुदायका अभियन्ताहरू तथा विभिन्न सरोकारवाला निकायका प्रतिनिधिहरूको उपस्थिति रहेको थियो।

लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसंख्यक समुदाय विरुद्द हुने घृणा तथा विभेद विरुद्द को अन्तरास्ट्रिय दिवस (IDAHOBIT) को सुअवसरमा नेप...
17/05/2026

लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसंख्यक समुदाय विरुद्द हुने घृणा तथा विभेद विरुद्द को अन्तरास्ट्रिय दिवस (IDAHOBIT) को सुअवसरमा नेपाल सरकार, महिला, बालबालिका, लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक र सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्रालयद्वारा इतिहासमै पहिलो पटक औपचारिक प्रेस विज्ञप्ति जारी गरी यस समुदायप्रति दर्शाएको ऐक्यबद्धता अत्यन्तै सराहनीय र स्वागतयोग्य छ। मन्त्रालयले नेपालको संविधानद्वारा प्रत्याभूत मौलिक हक अनुरूप लैङ्गिक पहिचान र यौनि अभिमुखीकरणका आधारमा हुने कुनै पनि प्रकारका विभेद, बहिष्करण, हिंसा वा घृणाजन्य व्यवहारहरू पूर्ण रूपमा अस्वीकार्य रहेको र यस्ता कार्य कानुन बमोजिम दण्डनीय हुने स्पष्ट पारेको छ। मानवअधिकार, समानता, समावेशिता र सामाजिक न्यायप्रतिको यो बलियो प्रतिबद्धताले सीमान्तकृत लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक (LGBTIQA+) समुदायको आत्मसम्मान र अधिकार रक्षाका लागि राज्य गम्भीर रहेको बलियो सन्देश दिएको छ।

यस ऐतिहासिक र गरिमामय कदमका लागि महिला, बालबालिका, लैङ्गिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसङ्ख्यक र सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्रालयप्रति हार्दिक कृतज्ञता एवं धन्यवाद ज्ञापन गर्दछौ। मन्त्रालयले सबै नागरिकको समान सहभागिता सुनिश्चित गर्न तीनै तहका सरकार, नागरिक समाज, सञ्चार माध्यम र सरोकारवालाहरूबीच सहकार्यको आवश्यकता औंल्याउँदै नीति, कार्यक्रम तथा संस्थागत प्रयासलाई निरन्तरता दिने जुन प्रण गरेको छ, त्यसले एउटा समतामूलक समाज निर्माणमा कोसेढुङ्गाको काम गर्नेछ। विभेद र घृणा विरुद्ध सचेत रहँदै समावेशी समाज निर्माणमा सक्रिय योगदान पुर्‍याउन मन्त्रालयले गरेको यो हार्दिक आह्वानलाई आत्मसात् गर्दै आगामी दिनमा नीतिगत प्रतिबद्धताहरू व्यवहारमा समेत पूर्ण रूपमा लागू हुनेछन् भन्ने विश्वास लिएको लिएका छौ।

On the auspicious occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we highly appreciate and warmly welcome the historic initiative of the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security, for issuing an official press statement for the very first time expressing solidarity with the gender and sexual minority community. The Ministry has clearly stated that, in accordance with the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Nepal, any form of discrimination, exclusion, violence, or hate-based behavior on the grounds of gender identity and sexual orientation is completely unacceptable and punishable under the law. This strong commitment to human rights, equality, inclusion, and social justice sends a powerful message that the government is serious about protecting the dignity and rights of marginalized gender and sexual minority (LGBTIQA+) communities.

We express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security for this historic and dignified step. The Ministry’s commitment to ensuring the equal participation of all citizens by emphasizing collaboration among all three tiers of government, civil society, media, and relevant stakeholders, as well as its pledge to continue policy, programmatic, and institutional efforts, will serve as a milestone in building an equitable and inclusive society. Embracing the Ministry’s heartfelt call to remain vigilant against discrimination and hate and to actively contribute toward creating an inclusive society, we remain hopeful that these policy commitments will be fully translated into practice in the days ahead. Your commitment to social justice and human rights inspires hope for a more inclusive Nepal. 🌈🇳🇵

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“At the heart of democracy”Today May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (I...
17/05/2026

“At the heart of democracy”

Today May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and the human rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Nepal and beyond. No one should face discrimination because of who they are or whom they love.🌈

A just society is one where every person can live with dignity, safety, and pride.
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14/05/2026

Press Release by Blue Diamond Society!!

Welcoming the Government of Nepal’s Decision to Explicitly Include Gender and Sexual Minorities in the Ministry’s Name and Mandate.

Blue Diamond Society warmly welcomes the decision of the Government of Nepal to explicitly include Gender and Sexual Minorities in the newly renamed Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Protection, which was authenticated by the President of Nepal and officially published in the Government Gazette today. This is a historic and long-awaited milestone for Nepal’s gender and sexual minority communities. It reflects the Government’s recognition of the rights, dignity, and inclusion of gender and sexual minorities within the national governance framework.

Today, BDS recall the tireless efforts of Blue Diamond Society and the broader LGBTQIA+ movement in Nepal with our Federation of Sexual and Gender Minorities of Nepal that made this achievement possible. For many years, BDS has continuously engaged in advocacy, policy dialogue, and consultations with the Government of Nepal, including with the former Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, on issues affecting LGBTQIA+ communities, including children and youth. These sustained advocacy efforts have been witnessed and supported by many stakeholders.

This success was not achieved alone. We deeply value the solidarity and support of our allies, supporters, development partners, and human rights defenders who stood with us throughout this journey.

At the same time, BDS has continuously engaged with political parties to advance the rights of gender and sexual minorities. As a result of years of collective advocacy, many political parties have now included gender and sexual minority issues in their political manifestos. We also proudly acknowledge that our former colleague, Bhumika Shrestha, has become a Member of Parliament and has played an important role in advancing this cause.

Today, we celebrate this important achievement and are encouraged to see our issues formally recognized within a government ministry’s name and mandate. This marks an important step toward meaningful inclusion.

We express our sincere gratitude to the Government of Nepal, Hon. Bhumika Shrestha, our allies, supporters, and all those who contributed to achieving this milestone. Our journey, however, continues. We remain committed to working toward comprehensive legal reform, inclusive policies, and effective implementation that translate these achievements into meaningful change at the grassroots level for all gender and sexual minorities across Nepal.

Finally, we thank our national, regional, and international partners and supporters who have trusted and stood with us, even during the most challenging times. Your solidarity has strengthened our resilience and resolve.

Blue Diamond Society, Nepal.

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