Devi Khadka

Devi Khadka is a Nepali activist, former Maoist rebel, and parliamentarian, known for her advocacy on behalf of survivors of wartime sexual violence. Born in Dolakha, Nepal, in 1979, Khadka became involved in the Maoist insurgency during Nepal's civil conflict, which lasted from 1996 to 2006.

Life and career Her life was marked by severe personal trauma; in 1997, at the age of 17, she was brutally tortured and raped by government forces seeking information about her brother, a local Maoist leader.

Khadka's work has contributed to ongoing discussions in Nepal about transitional justice, and she remains a vocal critic of the failures of the TRC to adequately address the needs of sexual violence survivors. Despite the challenges, she continues to fight for justice, driven by a belief that even if justice is not achieved in her generation, it will be for the next.