The pilot initiative “Youth Action for Human Rights, Justice, and Dignity” has empowered over 22 youths, including women, LGBTQI+ individuals, Dalits, and other marginalized communities, to become Dignity Defenders. This program engaged over 2,000 community members through 66 campaigns aimed at educating, intervening, and preventing exclusion and discrimination in the Kapilvastu and Dang districts of Lumbini Province, Nepal.
Participants received comprehensive training and workshops, covering topics such as human rights, legal procedures, the justice system, the constitution, the rule of law, and Sustainable Development Goals.
This training was followed by a three-month mentorship and learning-sharing workshop. As Dignity Defenders, the youth engaged with local bodies and elected representatives to address caste inequalities, combat gender injustices, and strengthen human rights in their communities. Collaboration with six local community-based organizations enhanced understanding of the complex landscape of Lumbini, fostering collective efforts to reduce inequalities.
Over the next five years, DLMGA aims to cultivate more than 1,500 next-generation leaders as Dignity Defenders, championing the rights of Dalits, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and other socially excluded groups in Nepal
