Illustrations by Anamika Gautam

Fighting for justice is never easy. But long, long ago, two women, both from villages deep in the hills of Nepal, dared to call for fairness and equality, and an end to corruption. They struggled for their own rights; then they fought to win justice for others. They needed courage and a steadfast belief that change was possible.

Records of their brave actions almost disappeared. But some traces remained. Yogmaya’s and Durga Devi’s excavated little-known history is hereby presented to young readers. They will learn how these Nepali women were part of a worldwide struggle of people seeking justice at the same time as them.

Available in Nepal from Sangri-La Books. For availability in the U.S. and elsewhere, contact the author directly.

“Stories passed down to us through oral traditions find a new medium through this book by Dr. Barbara Nimri Aziz. The author has preserved the essence of storytelling, seamlessly weaving the lives of two remarkable Nepali women into a pattern that includes the whole world. These women will inspire not only girls in Nepal but anyone who believes in justice.”

Manaslu Gurung

“The long hidden, genuine truth of the struggle for justice waged by two brave ladies, Nepal’s Yogmaya and Durga Devi, will now be exposed internationally, even to the young generation, with this grand effort by a capable, experienced researcher, Dr. Barbara Nimri Aziz.”    

Sukanya Waiba

“This is a captivating book that weaves together the lives of two ferocious and understudied Nepali leaders. By making accessible their legal, spiritual and cultural activism, Barbara Nimri Aziz is a cheerleader for bravery in young women and girls.”

Sabrina Singh