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 manifesto was made public at a programme organised in Kathmandu in the presence of party General Secretary Pradip Paudel, with virtual participation from candidates representing all three Valley d...