Esan Regmi (born 1988) is a prominent Nepaliintersex man and intersex human rights activist.[1] He founded Nepal's first and only intersex-led organization called Campaign for Change back in 2017, and he is one of the co founders of International NGOIntersex Asia.[2]
Regmi was born in Bajura, Nepal, in 1988. He describes the region around Bajura as remote, mountainous, and conservative.[1][3] Regmi was raised female but developed male characteristics during puberty, resulting in stigma, discrimination and claims of 'fake' identity in education and employment.[3][4] He describes travelling to India for medical treatment, and discussion about being sent to be part of a kinnar or hijra community.[5] Regmi was loved by his family, and studied at home, but his mental health suffered.[6]
Activism
Regmi became an intersex human rights activist in 2011,[1] initially with Blue Diamond Society,[3][7] before later establishing Campaign for Change and jointly establishing Intersex Asia.[1] He organized and led first national workshop for intersex people in 2016, supported by the UNDP.[8][9]
Regmi has worked with Zwischengeschlecht on submissions to the United Nations leading to calls for change to medical and social systems in Nepal.[10][11][12] He speaks nationally and internationally on intersex rights.[2][13]
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