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. NEFIN currently consists of 56 distinct indigenous member organizations widely distributed across Nepal. There is a federal council where 1 woman and 1 man represent their own member organization. NEFIN is composed of 21 portfolio members of the secretariat of the federal council (the board) with a minimum of 33 percent of women representation through the election process every three years.