Chanda Thapa (Magar)

Chanda Thapa (Magar) has over 10 years of experience advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples and promoting gender equality in Nepal and across Asia. With a solid background in rural development and development studies, Chanda has held a leadership role at the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), where she played a pivotal role in bolstering the organization’s foundations. Her efforts focused on strengthening its internal structure and cultivating wider Indigenous movements, including the establishment and enhancement of networks dedicated to Indigenous Women and Youth in the Asia region.