Radha Paudel

Her childhood experiences of discrimination, abuse, and violence encouraged her to speak in support of gender justice through her position as a humanitarian activist, nurse, and writer.

She dedicates her time to be a voice for those who have been silenced their entire lives, especially young girls and women in Nepal.

[2] She travelled areas around Nepal most affected by a six-month boarder blockade in 2015/2016 and initiated the campaign for meaningful dialogue for peace in Lalbandhi, Sarlahi, Saptari, Dhanusa, Parsa, Chitwan, and Kathmandu and continuously engaged in relief work for reoccurring floods in Saptari and Siraha in 2016 and 2017 respectively.

Founded by her niece Ms. Anupa Regmi, in her name dedicated to replicate and amplify Ms. Paudel's aspirations for humanity.

[10] She has written opinion based editorials in national mainstream newspapers and continues to contribute to international books.

She also received the Madan Literature Prize (2014) for her book Khalangama Hamala, in which she was the third woman to attain the award.

Due to her persistent effort to build resilient communities, by quitting many high-position jobs, including a permanent position in the Nepali government, she received the N-Peace award and Women Peace Maker (2012).