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A movement to end caste discrimination and promote social justice. Your voice matters the most in our movement.

our Impact

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artists created 15 mural paintings across Nepal

200+

houses access to clean drinking water

Drinking water
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Dignity Defenders across Karnali, Lumbini & Madhesh

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Climate Action projects completed

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WHAT DRIVES US​

Vision

VISION

A just, equitable, and multicultural society where inclusion, diversity, and dignity are not just ideals but fundamental principles upheld in every sphere of life, ensuring equal opportunities, rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of caste, ethnicity
or background.

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Mission

MISSION

To initiate and amplify the efforts towards a just, equitable, inclusive, and diverse society by creating knowledge, strengthening leadership, supporting networks, building alliances, inspiring people, and celebrating multiculturalism to bridge the divides and achieve dignified lives.

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Goal

GOALS

Eradicate caste discrimination, empower Dalit communities, ensure justice, promote inclusion, advance awareness, strengthen alliances, foster economic upliftment, document injustices, champion equity and inspire future leadership.or background.

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WHAT DRIVES US​

WHAT DRIVES US

EQUITY

DIGNITY

HUMANITY

IMPACT

COLLABORATION

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Together to amplify resistance against caste-based inequality, injustice and indignity

Dalit Social Development Center, Rupandehi
Rupantaranka Lagi Awaz Nepal, Argakhanchi
Women Voice for Dignity, Banke
Dalit Janajati Utthan Kendra, Bara
The Nepali Foundation for Media and Development Group, Bardiya
Om Prakash Mahato Dilip Paryawaran Sangrakshan Pratisthan- Dilip Academy, Dhanusha
Creative Youth Network Nepal, Rukum East
Integrated Rural Development Society, Gulmi
Dalit Social Development Centre, Kapilvastu
Utpidit Utthan Bikash Kendra, Palpa
Prayas Mahottari, Mahottari
Legal Aid and Research Centre, Nawalparasi
Mallarani Gramin Bikash Sarokar Kendra, Pyuthan
Pidit Utthan Club,Saptari
Dalit Development Forum, Siraha
Dalit Development Committee, Rautahat
BHORE, Sarlahi
Peace4Dalits Foundation Nepal, Parsa

WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY

Surajmati Paswan

Collaborations with DLMGA has strengthened our capacity for evidence-based advocacy. Their support helped us engage in policy discussions at the local level, empowering communities to demand fair laws and meaningful participation. We look forward to continuing this partnership to advance social justice and inclusive policy change.

Surajmati Paswan

Surajmati Paswan

Chair
Dalit Social Development Center, Kapilvastu

Manoj Kumar Ram

Partnership with DLMGA has given new direction to our work and amplified our visibility in Madhesh Province. We are able to strengthen local level advocacy, support leadership development of Dalit youth groups. Our joint initiatives have empowered Dalit and marginalized communities to organize and reclaim their rights. We believe it is a crucial step towards achieving social justice, equity, and ending caste-based discrimination.

Manoj Kumar Ram

Manoj Kumar Ram

Chair
Peace4Dalits Foundation, Parsa

Babita Mahara

We now understand about legal pathways to advocate for our rights. We are strongly motivated to stand against any form of caste-based violence. The capacity of the DDF committee has strengthened, and we feel more empowered and inspired. Moving forward, we are committed to working for Dalit women and the broader Dalit community.

Babita Mahara

Babita Mahara

Treasurer
Dalit Development Forum, Siraha

Kundan Kumar Ram

Partnership with DLMGA has helped us build trust and recognition. It has raised awareness, boosted confidence through skill and leadership development, and offered valuable technical expertise. Their youth-focused campaigns have made a strong impact.

Kundan Kumar Ram

Kundan Kumar Ram

Chair
Dalit Janajati Kendra, Bara

Basanti Badi

Through Dalit Lives Matter, our organization has gained opportunities to connect with various groups, including government bodies. DLMGA has empowered women to raise their voice. They have gained important knowledge about advocacy and climate change. Collaborating with DLMGA has been a great learning experience, showing us the importance of sharing and learning from each other.

Basanti Badi

Basanti Badi

Chair
Women Voice for Dignity, Nepalgunj

Prem Bishwakarma

DLMGA has inspired and guided us innovatively to strengthen our institutional leadership and management. Empowered Dalit youth now speak of their rights without any fear. We look forward to continued collaboration with DLMGA to co-create more livelihood opportunities, employment initiatives, local media development, and long-term, community-centered advocacy efforts.

Prem Bishwakarma

Prem Bishwakarma

Chair,
The Nepali Foundation for Media Communication and Development, Bardiya

RESOURCES

UPDATES

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Shreekrishna B.K., 22

Shreekrishna B.K., 22

Under Investigation

Shreekrishna BK was found dead on Baisakh 7 while in custody at the Area Police Office, Khurkot, Sindhuli. His body has been taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu for a postmortem.

Shreekrishna was arrested on Baisakh 3 after eloping with a 17-year-old girl and was taken from Lalitpur to Sindhuli, where a rap

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Inisha B.K., 16

Inisha B.K., 16

Under Investigation

Sixteen-year-old Inisha B.K. was found unconscious on Falgun 23, March 7 in a forested area near Janajagaran Community Forest, close to Shahid Park in Surkhet, Karnali Provincec. She was taken to Province Hospital, Kalagaun, where doctors declared her dead.

A postmortem report later confirmed that the cause of death was excessive bleeding fol

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Puja Kumari Ram, 18

Puja Kumari Ram, 18

Under Investigation

Pooja Kumari Ram, an 18-year-old Dalit girl from Haripur Ramtol, Surunga-7, Saptari, was found dead on Tuesday at Teengachhiya, about one kilometer from her home, after going missing the previous night. Her mother filed a complaint alleging murder, and police initiated an investigation. Preliminary findings suggested hom

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Anandi Devi Sada, 24

Anandi Devi Sada, 24

Under Investigation

Anandi Devi Sada, a 24-year-old woman from the Musahar community of Nawarajpur Rural Municipality, Siraha, was found dead in her home on Baishakh 2, 2082.In mid-December, Anandi Devi reported an attempted sexual assault by two local men while visiting Bariyarpatti Rural Municipality. Her family approached the A

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Ajit Mijar, 17

Ajit Mijar, 17

Under Investigation

On Asar 23, 2073, Ajit Mijar (Dhakal), 18, and Kalpana Parajuli, 17, of Kavrepalanchowk district got married.

On Asar 24, Kalpana's family filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Ajit, citing

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Samjhana Kami, 12

Samjhana Kami, 12

Under Investigation

Samjhana Kami, a 12-year-old 6th grade student at Matta Basic School, was brutally raped and murdered in Bajhang district on September 23, 2020. A formal complaint was lodged on September 25 against...

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