INWOLAG is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organisation established on 19 August 2000 by seven Indigenous women lawyers committed to protecting and promoting the dignity, rights, and well-being of Indigenous communities, particularly women, in Nepal.
What We Do
INWOLAG focuses on advancing Indigenous women's rights and access to justice through a holistic approach combining legal aid, advocacy, awareness, research, and empowerment.
- Legal Aid (Access to Justice)
- Indigenous Collective Rights (Right to Land, Natural Resources and Territories)
- Conservation and Protected Parks
- Gender Just Climate
- Research, Publications and Policy
Why We Do
INWOLAG's objectives stem from a deep commitment to justice, equity, and empowerment for Indigenous women and communities long marginalised by Nepal's legal and socio-political structures.
Increase access to justice for Indigenous women and girls.
Eliminate discrimination, exploitation, and violence through awareness and advocacy.
Uphold Indigenous collective rights, including land, resources, and traditional knowledge.
Support community resilience against structural inequalities, gender-based violence, and climate and development impacts.
Promote Indigenous women's leadership and representation in decision-making processes.
Where We Have Worked
INWOLAG has extended its work across 40 districts in all seven provinces of Nepal, particularly in regions with a high concentration of Indigenous populations and significant human rights challenges.
Years of advocacy
Districts reached
Provinces reached
Founding lawyers
Our Partners
