Trapped in silence: Nepal’s deaf community struggles without interpreters
With only around 131 interpreters for over 50,000 deaf individuals, many are left without basic communication in health, legal and public services. While local initiatives and digital tools show promise, progress is slow, underfunded and uneven—especially in rural areas.
The Central Security Committee has called for heightened security vigilance following recent communal unrest in Rautahat and directed authorities to take action against those responsible.
