Diwakar Uprety

Diwakar Uprety, 18, is a youth activist from Nepal, currently working as the campaign coordinator at Youth Advocacy Nepal (YAN). Born in Janakpurdham of Nepal, Uprety grew up as a child rights activist advocating for the rights and voices of the children. In the past, he held a number of campaigns to end child marriage, child labor, and domestic violence against children. Moreover, he campaigned through the child club to promote Child-Friendly Governance in local bodies of the government. Academically, Uprety is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology since he believes that gaining knowledge in this academic discipline gives the understanding of society and how things around it work.