Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) is an autonomous and the one and only representative umbrella organization of the 59 indigenous nationalities or peoples, recognized by the government of Nepal. It was established in 1991.Being established in 1991, NEFIN is the one and only umbrella federation of Organizations of enlisted Indigenous Peoples of Nepal; a legally recognized organization registered under “Organizations Registration Act, 2034” of Nepal. Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations (IPOs) are the institutional members; an individual can’t be a member, instead, they represent through their respective IPOs.