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Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN), in collaboration with Nationality For All (NFA) and the Global Campaign fo...
03/04/2026

Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN), in collaboration with Nationality For All (NFA) and the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights (GCENR), successfully organized a discussion program titled “Discussion on Gender Equal Citizenship Rights in Nepal & Launch of the Global Atlas on Gendered Nationality Laws” on 31 March 2026 in Kathmandu.

The event brought together civil society representatives, researchers, media professionals, and affected individuals to engage in meaningful dialogue on gender unequal citizenship laws in Nepal, the social and economic implications, and the need for continued legal and constitutional reforms.

The program also marked the national launch of the Global Atlas on Gendered Nationality Laws, an interactive global resource aimed at strengthening evidence-based advocacy and promoting informed policy dialogue toward equal nationality rights worldwide.

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सिटिजनशिप अफेक्टेड पिपल्स नेटवर्क, नेशनलिटी फर अल, तथा ग्लोबल क्याम्पेन फर इक्वल नेशनलिटी राइट्स सँगको सहकार्यमा “डिस्कसन अन जेन्डर इक्वल सिटिजनशिप राइट्स इन नेपाल तथा लन्च अफ द ग्लोबल एटलस अन जेन्डर्ड नेशनलिटी लज” शीर्षकमा ३१ मार्च २०२६ मा काठमाडौंमा एक छलफल कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक आयोजना गरेको थियो।

उक्त कार्यक्रममा नागरिक समाजका प्रतिनिधिहरू, अनुसन्धानकर्ता, सञ्चारकर्मी तथा नागरिकता समस्याबाट प्रभावित व्यक्तिहरूको सहभागितामा नेपालको लैङ्गिक असमान नागरिकता कानून, त्यसका सामाजिक तथा आर्थिक प्रभावहरू, तथा आवश्यक कानूनी र संवैधानिक सुधारको आवश्यकता सम्बन्धी विषयमा अर्थपूर्ण संवाद सम्पन्न भएको थियो।

कार्यक्रमका अवसरमा ग्लोबल एटलस अन जेन्डर्ड नेशनलिटी लज को राष्ट्रिय विमोचन समेत गरिएको थियो। यो एक अन्तरक्रियात्मक विश्वव्यापी स्रोत हो, जसले तथ्यमा आधारित पैरवीलाई सुदृढ बनाउन तथा समान नागरिकता अधिकारतर्फ सूचित नीतिगत संवाद प्रवर्द्धन गर्न सहयोग पुर्‍याउने उद्देश्य राखेको छ।

Our Director of Legal & Research had the chance to be part of the Asia Pacific launch of the Global Atlas on Gender Disc...
02/04/2026

Our Director of Legal & Research had the chance to be part of the Asia Pacific launch of the Global Atlas on Gender Discriminatory Citizenship Laws in Thailand.
The event brought together key voices, including representatives from UN agencies, Global funders & philanthropists, civil societies and academicians, fostering meaningful dialogue on advancing equality and reform.

📢📣CALL FOR APPLICATION: Media Advocacy and Research VolunteerPositions: 2Email your CV and letter of motivation at HR_Ad...
01/04/2026

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CALL FOR APPLICATION: Media Advocacy and Research Volunteer
Positions: 2

Email your CV and letter of motivation at [email protected]

Deadline: 4 April 2026 - noon (12:00 PM)

On 28th February, Accountability Forum, initiated by Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN), organized the Manifes...
13/03/2026

On 28th February, Accountability Forum, initiated by Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN), organized the Manifesto Dialogue with major political parties with the aim of holding them accountable to the commitments outlined in their own manifestos and to understand their stance on issues such as gender-equal citizenship rights.

The formation of the Accountability Forum, a collaborative platform of CSOs and partner networks, was a key step in CAPN’s efforts to advance women’s equal citizenship in Nepal.

The Manifesto Dialogue provided a space for political party representatives to discuss how their manifestos addressed matters such as human rights, accountable governance, civic space, access to justice, and gender-equal citizenship laws. Gender equality in citizenship embedded as an overarching theme throughout the discussion, reflecting the urgency of advancing legal reforms to ensure equal citizenship rights in Nepal.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the following representatives of political parties for their valuable contribution in the dialogue:

CPN (UML) – Dr. Shiva Raj Adhikari
Nepal Communist Party – Rajendra Prasad Shrestha
Ujyaalo Nepal Party – Kedar Khadka
Rastriya Prajatantra Party – Kedar Adhikari
Nepali Congress – Dhana Khatiwada

We are equally grateful to our moderators, whose thoughtful facilitation helped shape a constructive and engaging discussion:

Neha Hirachan – Director, Jho Media
Subin Mulmi – Human Rights Activist/Lawyer
Bridhika Senchury – Co-founder, Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance
Pawan Adhikari – Chief Moderator, News Chief, Radio Kantipur

The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Ananda Mohan Bhattarai, Retired Justice, Supreme Court.

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The program was broadcast live on Prime Television and Prime TV’s YouTube platform.
▶️ You can still watch the full dialogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKw4WN3UZF8

Sustained multistakeholder action, grounded in lived experience and backed by political will, is essential to ending sta...
22/01/2026

Sustained multistakeholder action, grounded in lived experience and backed by political will, is essential to ending statelessness.

Our Deputy Director, Adv. Neha Gurung, moderated the side event titled “Solutions to Statelessness: Multistakeholder Action to Achieve Equal Nationality Rights for All” on 16 December 2025, at the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review (GRF-PR) held at UNHCR’s Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Her role in the event underscored the critical importance of centering lived experience, civil society leadership, and accountability-driven dialogue in global policy spaces.

Adv. Neha participated as a delegation member for the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights (GCENR). Her participation reflected the collective commitment to amplifying affected voices, bridging policy with lived realities, and advancing concrete solutions toward equal nationality rights for all.

The event brought together UN leadership, government representatives, civil society actors, and individuals directly affected by statelessness—demonstrating how collaborative, cross-sector engagement is vital to addressing systemic nationality-based exclusion.

The co-sponsors of the event were: European Network on Statelessness, Global Alliance to End Statelessness, Global Movement Against Statelessness, MENA Statelessness Network (Hawiati), Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, Nationality for All, the Government of the Philippines, Southern African Nationality Network, Stateless and Dignified Citizenship Coalition Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UNHCR, and UN Women.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN) for the Fiscal Year 2081/82 was suc...
19/01/2026

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Citizenship Affected People’s Network (CAPN) for the Fiscal Year 2081/82 was successfully conducted on 3 January 2026 at Harisiddhi Newa Suli.

The AGM brought together members of the CAPN team, Board members, consultants, and distinguished guests to reflect on our collective journey over the past fiscal year, review organizational progress, and discuss strategic directions for the year ahead. The meeting served as an important platform for accountability, transparency, and shared learning, reinforcing our commitment to advancing gender-equal citizenship rights.

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated and contributed to making the AGM a meaningful and productive engagement. Together, we continue to work towards a more inclusive and just society.

Day 5 of our School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education, titled “Securing Birth Certificate,...
25/12/2025

Day 5 of our School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education, titled “Securing Birth Certificate, Ensuring Education,” was successfully conducted at Shree Devi Secondary School, Devichaur on 23 December 2025.

During the session, students were engaged in interactive discussions and activities that focused on the importance of birth registration as the foundation of legal identity and its direct connection to accessing education and other fundamental rights. The program encouraged students to reflect on issues of inclusion, equality, and the challenges faced by children who lack legal documentation.

We sincerely thank Shree Devi Secondary School for their support and cooperation. The active participation and thoughtful responses from the students once again highlighted the importance of conducting rights-based awareness programs within school settings and empowering young minds with knowledge about identity and citizenship.

Day 4 of our School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education, titled “Securing Birth Certificate,...
23/12/2025

Day 4 of our School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education, titled “Securing Birth Certificate, Ensuring Education,” was successfully conducted at Shree Ganesh Secondary School, Dukuchhap on 22 December 2025.

The session focused on building students’ understanding of legal identity, birth registration, and their direct link to children’s rights and access to education. Through interactive discussions and participatory activities, students reflected on how the absence of documentation can lead to exclusion and inequality.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Shree Ganesh Secondary School for their cooperation and support. The enthusiastic participation of the students highlighted the importance of creating safe and informative spaces within schools to discuss rights, identity, and inclusion.

Day 3 of our School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education, titled “Securing Birth Certificate,...
22/12/2025

Day 3 of our School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education, titled “Securing Birth Certificate, Ensuring Education,” was successfully conducted at Kitini Secondary School on 21 December 2025. The session continued our efforts to engage students in meaningful conversations around legal identity, birth registration, and their connection to education.

Through interactive discussions, storytelling, and participatory activities, students explored how the absence of legal documentation can affect a child’s access to rights and opportunities. The session encouraged reflection, empathy, and a rights-based understanding of identity and inclusion.

We sincerely thank Kitini Secondary School for their cooperation and support. The active participation and curiosity of the students reinforced the importance of addressing these issues within school spaces and empowering children with knowledge about their rights.

Day 2 of the program was held at Shree Patha Pradarshak School, Badhikhel, on 19th December 2025, where students activel...
21/12/2025

Day 2 of the program was held at Shree Patha Pradarshak School, Badhikhel, on 19th December 2025, where students actively participated in interactive sessions, discussions, and activities designed to help them understand how securing a birth certificate is closely linked to realizing a child’s right to education and other fundamental rights.

Through storytelling, discussions, and participatory learning, the sessions encouraged students to reflect on issues of inclusion, identity, and equality from a rights-based perspective. The curiosity and engagement shown by the students across both schools reaffirm the importance of introducing these conversations at an early age.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the schools for their cooperation and support in making these sessions impactful. We look forward to continuing our outreach across more schools as part of our commitment to promoting children’s rights and legal identity.

CAPN successfully conducted the first day of its School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education ...
17/12/2025

CAPN successfully conducted the first day of its School Outreach Program on Children’s Rights to Identity and Education at St. Xavier’s School, Godavari. A team of 10 CAPN members engaged with 128 students through an interactive session focused on the importance of birth registration, legal identity, and access to education.

Through discussions, storytelling, and student participation, the session highlighted how securing a birth certificate is a crucial first step in ensuring a child’s right to education and other fundamental rights. The students actively participated, shared their perspectives, and reflected on why identity documents matter in shaping opportunities and protecting rights.

We extend our sincere gratitude to St. Xavier’s School, Godavari for providing the space to engage young minds on such an important issue. This session marks the beginning of our continued efforts to raise awareness on children’s rights and legal identity.

नागरिकताको अभाव र राज्यको उदासीनताका कारण बर्दियामा भएको हृदयविदारक आत्महत्याको घटनाप्रति गम्भीर ध्यानाकर्षण
13/12/2025

नागरिकताको अभाव र राज्यको उदासीनताका कारण बर्दियामा भएको हृदयविदारक आत्महत्याको घटनाप्रति गम्भीर ध्यानाकर्षण

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