A regional youth consultation focusing on the upcoming national report under the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism was held in Kathmandu. The event gathered youth representatives from Koshi, Gandaki, and Sudurpaschim provinces. The one-day program was organized by Yuwalaya, with financial support from Plan International Nepal and technical partnership from the Women’s Service Society.

More than 57 youth-related organizations, clubs, and networks collaborated in the consultation, with 29 youth participants representing various districts of the three provinces. The session was facilitated by youth champions Sadikshya Nepal and Sweekriti Dangi, with technical support from Bhawana Bhatta of the Women’s Service Society.