1. Institutional Discrimination in Marginalised Communities: The Case of People Living with HIV in Nepal By RAM ARYAL

2. Background Purpose of this Paper Methodology Qualitative methodology Research Sites Thematic Analysis Outline of the Presentation

3. Kathmandu Valley

4. Pokhara Valley

5. Stigma Discrimination Disruption Identity Issues Findings of the Study

6. Contd.

7. Expansion of social network of marginalised people Educating marginalised groups of people Enhancing knowledge on a particular issue (HIV/AIDS, leprosy, etc.) Economic independence Service providers versus service receivers (marginalised) Strategies

8. As the socio-economic status of marginalised people goes up, their stigma and discrimination are more likely to go down gradually. Conclusion

9. Thank You!