Our Approach
Empowering Change Through
Gender-Equal Citizenship
Our Mission
CAPN is committed to enhancing its capacity and advocating for legal reform and transformative social change, establishing gender-equal citizenship as a human rights issue nationally and mainstreaming it internationally. Through the collective action of initiatives led by individuals impacted by citizenship and supported by allies, we strive for legal, policy, and administrative reforms.
Our goal is to raise social awareness about gender-equal citizenship laws, highlight its impact and foster a supportive community that promotes solidarity, dignity, and support for individuals impacted by citizenship.
Our Vision
Transform and advocate for gender equal citizenship laws, practices and narratives in Nepal by ensuring it as a fundamental human rights issue.
Our Goals: Building Power, Reforming Laws, Transforming Lives with Dignity
We strive for a just society where all individuals can access citizenship with dignity and equality.
Institutional Capacity Growth
A constitutional amendment ensuring gender-equal citizenship rights through legal advocacy
Grassroots awareness raising for transformative legal and societal change
Dignified integration of people impacted by unequal citizenship provisions in the society and organization’s self-sustainability
Our Values
At CAPN, our values are more than ideals—they are actionable commitments that shape our pursuit of gender-equal citizenship and inclusive justice.
We advocate for gender-equal citizenship laws to dismantle inequality and ensure everyone can thrive without discrimination.
We support dignified livelihoods to empower impacted individuals with self-sufficiency and strengthen their citizenship rights.
CAPN addresses intersecting forms of discrimination and centers impacted voices with dignity, rejecting tokenism for real empowerment.
We uphold accountability and sensitivity, ensuring transparent, respectful work grounded in integrity and empathy toward the communities we serve.
We prioritize sustainability and empathy, managing resources responsibly while building trust through compassionate engagement.
Meet our community of changemakers
We proudly collaborate with creative partners who bring our advocacy to life through storytelling, design, and media.
Noah's Ark It is a creative animation studio established in 2013 that uses the power of art and animation to promote social awareness. In collaboration with CAPN, the studio’s creative director, Mr. Prabhakar Chhetri led the production of two animated videos focused on raising awareness about gender-equal citizenship laws and the importance of birth registration. This collaboration offered us a meaningful opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and co-create impactful content that blends creativity with advocacy.
Kathaharu Production Kathaharu Production is a dynamic audio-visual company with over 10 years of experience across documentaries, short films, TV commercials, and more. Led by Executive Director Mr. Shashank Shrestha, the team collaborated with CAPN to produce two seasons of the State of Statelessness Podcast series. Their professionalism, creativity, and dedication from shooting, editing, and final delivery played a vital role in the success of the series. The collaboration was not only seamless but also filled with valuable learnings at every stage of production.
Upashana Shrestha Ms. Upashana Shrestha is a versatile filmmaker based in Kathmandu whose work thoughtfully explores gender politics and mental health, often challenging the complexities of human nature. She collaborated with CAPN to direct Beyond the Barbed Wire, a documentary profiling CAPN’s Executive Director. Upashana brought immense creativity, adaptability, and passion to the project, making the collaboration both enjoyable and deeply enriching. Her approach not only elevated the storytelling but also made the entire process a meaningful and inspiring experience.
Togglecorp Togglecorp Solutions is a team specializing in software development and data-driven solutions with whom CAPN had the pleasure of collaborating to revamp our website. Their team of young, passionate, and fun professionals made the entire process both enjoyable and enriching. They patiently guided us through every stage, simplifying the complexities of website development and ensuring we understood the technical aspects in clear, accessible terms. Throughout multiple changes and fixes, they remained flexible, responsive, and committed to our vision. Thanks to their expertise, our revamped website now truly reflects our work, vision, values, and mission, while providing a polished and user-friendly experience.