Deepti Gurung's fight for her daughters' citizenship led her to FWLD, where lawyers helped her file a Supreme Court case, forming close bonds in the process.

Deepti Gurung started the Facebook page 'Citizenship in the Name of Mother' to gather support and public opinion on citizenship issues, sparking her activism journey.

Deepti Gurung participated in Kathmandu’s 2000 Rising for Citizenship campaign organized by the Youth Network on Civil Society Organization (YNCSO) and the signature campaign in 13 districts of Nepal.

Deepti Gurung participated in the Human Chain protest against the discriminatory citizenship provisions agreed by the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly.

Deepti Gurung was part of the delegation of FWLD that submitted a memorandum to former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, demanding citizenship through mothers.

Citizenship Affected People’s Network was formed as a loose network of affected people with the support of FWLD.

After a long and tremendous struggle, the Supreme Court ordered in favor of citizenship in the name of mother for Neha Gurung, Deepti Gurung’s elder daughter.

Attended the World Conference on Statelessness, where Deepti Gurung and Neha Gurung co-created the “Free Neha” artwork, raising awareness about the challenges faced by stateless children like her daughter.

CAPN was officially registered as an NGO, Deepti Gurung took the position of Executive Director to continue to advocate for gender equal citizenship laws in Nepal.

Deepti Gurung, CAPN’s Executive Director and Founder was honored with the Women’s Refugee Commission’s prestigious Voices of Courage Award.

Deepti Gurung, CAPN’s Executive Director and Founder was honored with the prestigious UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award.