Meet Roshani Khatun, the youngest daughter in a family of six from Gaighat, Udayapur, whose journey toward becoming a legal professional is shaped by resilience, sacrifice, and an unshaken belief in education.
Roshani grew up with three elder brothers, closely witnessing the daily struggles and sacrifices her parents made to sustain the family. Her mother dedicated her life to managing the household, while her father worked for many years as a driver. However, their stability changed when medical complications forced her father into early retirement, leaving the family in financial distress. Since then, the responsibility of earning has fallen on her middle brother, whose limited income is barely enough to cover basic needs. Despite these hardships, Roshani was raised with a strong belief from her parents that education is the only path to dignity, independence, and a better future.
Her academic journey began in a private school with low fees, which allowed her to complete her early education without placing heavy pressure on her family. She later pursued +2 in Law, a period that gradually shaped her interest in justice and social equality. Until then, her education was manageable despite financial struggles. However, everything changed in 2023 when she enrolled in the BA LLB program at Bright Vision Law College in Biratnagar.
Now in her second year, Roshani faces the harsh reality of higher education costs. The annual tuition fee of Rs. 120,000, along with rent and daily living expenses in a new city, has created a heavy financial burden on her family. Each semester comes with uncertainty about whether she will be able to continue her studies. In her community, it is often expected that a daughter’s education be compromised when financial pressure increases, and Roshani has also faced such suggestions. Despite this, her family continues to support her education with great courage and sacrifice, refusing to let her dream end.
Amid these challenges, she learned about the U-Go scholarship through her mentor, Mr. Najbul Khan from Muldhar Mahila Sewa Kendra, and applied with hope and determination.
For Roshani, studying law is not just about earning a degree—it is about becoming a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. She has seen how many women suffer injustice in silence due to a lack of legal awareness and access to justice. Even when rights exist on paper in the Constitution of Nepal, many women are unable to claim them due to lack of knowledge or support.
Her dream is to bridge this gap between the law and the women it is meant to protect. She hopes to ensure that justice is not limited to the privileged, but accessible to every woman, regardless of her background or financial condition.
With the support of the U-Go scholarship, Roshani aims to continue her BA LLB without interruption. This opportunity would ease her family’s financial burden and allow her to focus fully on her studies. More importantly, it would bring her closer to her goal of becoming a legal professional dedicated to justice, equality, and empowering the voiceless.
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