Dr Sangita Swechcha is a Communications Professional, Researcher, and a Fiction Writer. She has more than fifteen years’ experience of working with various international organisations and academic institutions in Nepal and the United Kingdom, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), the WWF (the global conservation organisation), Oxfam, INASP, University of Surrey and the University of Bath.
She is from Nepal and currently based in England.
website: www.sangitaswechcha.com
Latest posts by Sangita Swechcha
Nepali Nobel Prize nominee Surya Subedi on law, human rights, and global peace
Global Voices interviewed British-Nepali Professor Surya Subedi, a scholar and peace expert, via email to gain his perspectives on the evolving role of international law in promoting peace and justice.
Shaping Nepal's reading culture: An interview with Saguna Shah, founder of bOOkahOlics
Global Voices interviewed Saguna Shah, founder of bOOkahOlics, Nepal’s largest online book club, to explore her impact on transforming Nepal’s reading culture and connecting Nepali readers.
Uniting Nepali voices and cultures through journalism: An interview with Nabin Pokharel
Global Voices interviewed award-winning Nepali diaspora journalist Nabin Pokharel to explore his dedication to uniting Nepalis worldwide by amplifying diverse voices and stories, while promoting their language and culture.
Unearthing Nepal's Past: An Interview with Journalist and Author Mohan Mainali
Global Voices interviewed journalist and writer Mohan Mainali to explore the importance of historical context in shaping Nepal’s future and inspire a deeper appreciation for the nation’s rich heritage.
Establishing Nepal in the international literature scene: An interview with translator Jayant Sharma
Global Voices interviewed Nepali writer, editor, and literary translator Jayant Sharma, who is a staunch advocate for the global recognition of Nepali literature.
A writer thriving in the Nepali diaspora: An interview with Krishna Bajgai
Global Voices interviewed Nepali author Krishna Bajgai to learn about his literary achievements and contributions and how the larger Nepali diaspora expresses its struggles and experiences through literature.
Award winning environmentalist empowers women cotton pickers in Pakistan
Global Voices interviewed environmentalist Javed Hussain who received the prestigious ‘Gender Just Climate Solution Award’ for his work to secure the rights for women cotton pickers in Pakistan.
Can a literary festival bring Nepali literature to the international stage?
The 10th edition of the Nepal Literature Festival, Nepal’s only international literary festival, brought together local and international writers and prompted discussions on literature, culture, poetry, music and many more topics.
How Nigeria confronts the persistent practice of Female Genital Mutilation: An interview with Dr. Chris Ugwu
FGM causes excruciating pains, infections, excessive bleeding, urinary incontinence, complications in childbirth, trauma, and even death. The highest FGM prevalence rates are found in southwest and southeast Nigeria.
Literary translation from South Asia lags in international markets
Global Voices talked to Jenny Bhatt, an Indian American writer, literary translator, and book critic about her recent literary translations and South Asian literature's prospects in the international market.
Nepali literature lovers take respite from COVID-19 by celebrating Dashain with new books
"I'm ready to travel to places where I don’t need corona travel guidance and information. Hoping the pages will transport me to different time zones and destinations."
How can Nepal's literary tradition make its mark on the global scene?
Director of Global Literature in Libraries Initiatives shares insights into how Nepali literature can reach wider audiences.
