Rejina Gharti Magar is a 20-year-old passionate youth and girls’ rights activist from an indigenous community in Nepal, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Application. Growing up witnessing inequalities in her community fueled her dedication to social justice and gender equality.

Her journey began with child clubs and girls’ networks, and she became a graduate peer educator of JCYCN’s Girls Empowerment Program. She currently leads and coordinates the Didi and Dai Mentorship Program, providing career guidance and mentorship for young girls. As Program Associate of JCYCN, she oversees the Girls' Empowerment Program and Education Motivation Program (also called as Income Generation Program), working to uplift and empower young people.

She has served as Vice-President of Nepal’s first registered child club, Jagriti Child Club Nepal (JCCN), and is a member of the Global Young People’s Action Team (YPAT) under UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited. Through her advocacy, she has worked for CFLG, YFLG, and gender equality, and contributed as a resource person for UNICEF’s MOOC on adolescent leadership.

She is currently a youth leader in the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Youth Leaders Program. Her work has been recognized with honors such as Asian Girl Ambassador (2021), Honorary Asian Girl Ambassador (2022), Best Creative Award (Garden of Hope Foundation, Taiwan), and the COVID Teen Hero Award (2021, World Vision).

On the international stage, she has represented Nepal at the International Conference on Mental Health and has been a core team member of Child Rights in Action (CRIA) since 2020. She is a graduate member of PPDC (Peace and Public Diplomacy Corps) 2023 and a mentor of PPDC Nepal since 2024, Korea Democracy Foundation.

Beyond advocacy, she has formal teaching experience, won Miss Icon Nawalpur 2077, and led the first-ever Girls’ Football Competition in Devchuli Municipality. She continues her journey as a fellow of OMLAS 2025, striving to learn, grow, and evolve as a leader while breaking gender barriers and stereotypes.

OMLAS Experience: “My journey as an OMLAS Fellow has been incredibly valuable and transformative. Being part of such a huge and diverse network of inspiring leaders from across various sectors allowed me to exchange thoughts, values, and experiences that enriched my personal and professional growth. The opportunity to learn alongside such dedicated individuals pushed me to become a better, more empathetic leader while also embracing the importance of assertiveness and clarity in leadership. One of the most impactful aspects for me was the leadership sessions they were not only insightful and meaningful but also engaging and enjoyable. Each session provided practical tools and reflections that I continue to apply in my daily work.”