On June 11, 2024 a significant panel discussion on LGBTQI rights was held at CV Raman Hall, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel. Renowned transgender activist Anmol Rai and Adv. Sujan Panta, who has spent more than 13 years defending LGBTQI rights, spoke at the occasion. About 150 people attended the conversation, including several students from school’s of Banepa and students from different departments of Kathmandu University.

Event Specifics:

Date: 11 June 2024

Location: Dhulikhel’s CV Raman Hall, Kathmandu University

Speakers:

Anmol Rai: A transgender woman and an activist.

Sujan Panta: A lawyer specializing in LGBTQI rights with 13 years of experience

Participants:

Students from different schools in Banepa

Students from various departments of Kathmandu University

Students from Kathmandu University School of Law (KUSOL)

Important Topics Covered:

Personal Journeys: Anmol Rai talked about the difficulties and victories she has encountered as a transgender woman.

Legal Viewpoints: Sujan Panta gave an overview of Nepal’s legal system pertaining to LGBTQI rights, highlighting both the country’s advancements and its shortcomings.

Problems and Solutions: The conversation included the social issues that the LGBTQI community faces as well as possible fixes to promote an environment that is more inclusive.

Engagement of the Audience

Participants could interact with the presenters face-to-face during the Q&A portion of the programme.

Effect:

Awareness: increased student knowledge of LGBTQI problems.

Promoted an inclusive and accepting message both inside the university and in the larger community.

Participants were instructed on the legal rights and safeguards that the LGBTQI community in Nepal is entitled to.

The occasion was a significant step in the direction of encouraging acceptance and awareness of LGBTQI rights both inside and outside of the academic community.