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Women For Human Rights, single women group (WHR) is a non-governmental organization, established in 1995, with the aim of fighting for the socio-cultural, economic and political rights of single women of Nepal. WHR strives to create a just and equitable society where there will be “no discrimination on the basis of marital status”.
WHR has been a pioneer in addressing single women's issues and has worked in the area of socio-cultural, economic, legal and political empowerment of single women.
As a humanitarian organization, WHR is dedicated to creating an active network of single women on a regional, national and international level. By working exclusively with and for them, WHR is dedicated to addressing the rights of single women and creating an impartial society where their lives are strengthened and empowered.
OUR VISION
Single women all over Nepal gain economic independence and are socially accepted with dignity and respect.
OUR MISSION
Work towards economic empowerment of single women for poverty reduction and facilitate and assist for the rights of single women entrepreneurs and home based single women workers.
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In Nepali society, it is expected that a widow maintain a somber demeanor and live somewhat like an outcast for the rest of her life after her husband’s passing. Widows are not allowed to wear makeup.
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The ‘Red Tika Challenge’ took off on Nepal’s social media in 2017, where participants posted pictures of themselves in red apparel to stand in solidarity with widows, who are not “allowed” by the Nepalese.
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WHR recognizes the important role of law and justice in accomplishing any social reforms and has thus successfully changed many discriminatory laws against single women in Nepal over the years.
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