National Indigenous Women's Federation (NIWF) is a Kathmandu based umbrella organization of Adibasi Janajati (Indigenous Nationalities)- specific women's organization. The multiple roles that Nepalese Indigenous Women play contribute to maintain preserve and promote the distinct identity of indigenous people. Their language and cultural skills, traditional knowledge in management of community and resources are distinct.
Importantly, they arer the knowledge holder to nurture mother earth, environment and natural resources, and play vital role in sustanable management of the mother earth and environment, thus they also contribute to all human society nationally and globally. Traditionally and culturally, indigenous women are decision makers in family and society and often play role for peace building and reconciliation. Enter
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