Organizations

Denmark's development cooperation agency. Historically supported Nepal's human rights, peace and energy sectors.

European Union delegation in Nepal. Funds cooperation on rural development, climate action, education, federalism, and human rights.

International humanitarian organisation operating under the Geneva Conventions. Historically active in Nepal on conflict-related missing persons and detainee protection.

National umbrella body of Nepali NGOs with members in all 77 districts, advocating for civil society space and good governance.

Sweden's development cooperation agency. Supports Nepal on democracy, human rights, gender equality and environment.

US-based development INGO/foundation. In Nepal supports federalism, women's political participation, sub-national governance, and conflict-sensitive programming.

UN joint programme on HIV/AIDS supporting Nepal's national response — prevention, testing, treatment access and key population programming.

UN refugee agency in Nepal — historically supporting the Bhutanese refugee population in eastern Nepal and Tibetan refugees. Continues protection and durable solutions work.

Global INGO defending freedom of expression. Engages on Nepal's media laws, digital rights, and journalists' safety.

Nepali human rights NGO. Documents torture and conflict-era violations; supports victims to seek justice through the Nepali legal system.

Global human rights INGO. Maintains a Nepal section that campaigns on torture, accountability for conflict-era abuses and migrant worker rights.

Women's rights NGO advocating implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and CEDAW in Nepal.

Nepal's leading NGO advocating for the rights of sexual and gender minorities (LGBTI+), and providing HIV prevention services.

Nepali NGO working on land rights for Dalit, women, Adivasi Janajati and tenant farmers across Nepal.

Nepali NGO focused on Dalit rights, anti-caste discrimination, and Dalit women's empowerment.

National professional federation of journalists in Nepal. Advocates for press freedom and safety of journalists.

US-based foundation. Historically supported governance, human rights and social inclusion grantees in Nepal.

Feminist legal NGO advocating for women's rights and gender equality in Nepali law, citizenship, and the constitution.

US INGO that monitors and supports freedom of expression and democratic institutions; publishes Nepal's Freedom in the World report.

US-based human rights INGO working with sexual and gender minority communities and survivors of violence in Nepal.

Nepali human rights monitoring NGO. Works on women's and children's rights, anti-trafficking, and conflict-era accountability.

Global human rights INGO that monitors and reports on Nepal's human rights situation, including conflict-era accountability and migrant workers.

Nepal's leading human rights documentation NGO. Publishes the annual Human Rights Yearbook and monitors civil and political rights nationwide.

US-based democracy assistance INGO. In Nepal supports political party development and civic education.

UK-based peacebuilding INGO. In Nepal works on inclusive federalism, women's participation in peace, and conflict-sensitive natural resource management.

Intergovernmental organisation supporting democracy. In Nepal has supported the Constituent Assembly, electoral system reform and federalism design.

Anti-trafficking NGO founded by Anuradha Koirala. Operates border interception teams, transit homes, prevention awareness and survivor rehabilitation across Nepal's India border.

US-based democracy assistance INGO. In Nepal supports parliamentary strengthening, women in politics, and civic engagement.

National umbrella federation of 59 indigenous nationalities (Adivasi Janajati) in Nepal, advocating for indigenous rights, language, identity and federal representation.

Cross-disability women's rights NGO. Advocates for the rights of women and girls with disabilities, gender-based violence services, and inclusive development.

Nepali NGO of lawyers and legal academics. Works on constitutional reform, federalism, and the rule of law.

Foundations network founded by George Soros. Supports civil society, human rights and democratic governance grantees in Nepal.

Returnee women migrant workers NGO. Provides shelter, legal aid and reintegration support for Nepali women returning from foreign employment.

Nepali NGO addressing gender-based violence, supporting GBV survivors and women in conflict.

Nepal's network of women journalists. Advocates for gender-sensitive media and women in media leadership.

Peacebuilding INGO working in Nepal on social cohesion, media for peace, youth, and conflict transformation across federalism transitions.

Australian trade union aid agency. Works in Nepal on workers' rights, occupational safety, and brick kiln worker protection.

Legal aid NGO for women and children survivors of violence in Nepal.

Japanese Buddhist peace foundation. Awards peace prizes to laureates from Nepal and supports interfaith activities.