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Bhumika Shrestha (Nepali: भूमिका श्रेष्ठ, born 1988/1989 in Kathmandu, Nepal) is a Nepalese activist and actress who has served as member of parliament of Nepal since March 2026.[1][2][3][4] Shrestha is a third gender activist and is also working with the Blue Diamond Society.[5][6]
Bhumika Shrestha | |
|---|---|
भूमिका श्रेष्ठ | |
 Shrestha in 2022 | |
| Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha (PR) | |
| Assumed office 26 March 2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1988/1989 (age 37–38)[1] Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Citizenship | Nepalese |
| Party | Rastriya Swatantra Party |
| Occupation | |
Known for | LGBTQ+ rights in Nepal |
Personal life
editAwards
editIn 2022, Shrestha received the International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.[10]
Political career
editIn the 2026 Nepalese general election, Shrestha ran as a candidate for the Janajati proportional representation constituency under the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and was subsequently elected.[1][11]
Filmography
editBibliography
edit- Bhumika, ISBN 9789937925921 (2019)[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 Robson, Graham (March 16, 2026). "Nepal hails "historic milestone" as Bhumika Shrestha becomes country's first trans lawmaker". Scene. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Interview with Bhumika Shrestha" (PDF). Qualitative Analysis in Action. Liverpool John Moores University: 3. February 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Bhumika Shrestha". reelnepal. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ Jenni_and_Lisa. "Bhumika Shrestha: Nepal's Supertrans Activist, Representative, and Model". Velvet Park Media. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ "5 things about Bhumika Shrestha". My Republica. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Bhumika becomes first transgender to travel abroad with 'other' category passport". Kathmandu Post. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ "DIVIDING BY THREE: NEPAL RECOGNIZES A THIRD GENDER". Archived from the original on January 30, 2022.
- ↑ "A proud woman- Nepali Times". archive.nepalitimes.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ Young, Holly (February 12, 2016). "Trans rights: Meet the face of Nepal's progressive 'third gender' movement". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ "2022 International Women of Courage Award". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ↑ "Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker". France 24. AFP. March 16, 2026. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Transgender Bhumika Shrestha releases her Biography". My City. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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