Marking the 15th International Widows’ Day at the House of Commons, London, Dr. Lily Thapa stood alongside UK Faith Minister, Cherie Blair, and members of the House of Lords—calling for a UN Special Rapporteur on Widowhood and an end to war, the root cause of widowhood.

On the occasion of International Widows Day, WHR Nepal hosted a heartfelt program graced by Chief Guest Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City. The event featured a welcome speech by Upasana Rana, Executive Director of WHR, and inspiring remarks from Ms. Patricia Fernández Pacheco, UN Women Country Representative; Apsara Dongol, Chairperson of SABAH Nepal; Krishna Hari Maharjan, Ward …

An Interaction Program on the Social Security Fund was conducted by WHR Saptari, focusing on access to social security, rights, and government schemes. Single women from all 14 wards raised concerns about the ineffective implementation of state-provided benefits and expressed frustration over the lack of support from local authorities. A Single Women’s Committee was formed under the leadership of Rekha …

The inauguration of the Peace Memorial and Surkhet Gallery was organized by the Single Women Group of Women for Human Rights (WHR) Surkhet, with the chief guest, Honorable Minister of the Ministry of Social Development, Ghanshyam Bhandari, and the special guest, Honorable Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr. Lily Thapa.

WHR Nepal successfully conducted a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop on 7th and 8th April, 2025. The workshop reflect on achievements, reassess priorities, and set a clear direction for the coming years. Through collaborative sessions, participants engaged in critical discussions to strengthen organizational goals and strategies, ensuring WHR continues to effectively advocate for the rights and empowerment of single women across …

WHR Lumbini Province successfully conducted a two-day “Second Lumbini Province-Level” assembly on social justice, empowerment, and related concerns in Nepalgunj, Banke. The event was graced by the chief guest, Lumbini Province’s Minister of Forests and Environment, Mr. Devkaran Prasad Kalwar. During the assembly, discussions were held on the current issues faced by single women in Lumbini Province, leading to the …

The Conflict-Affected and Single Women Network, Banke, inaugurated the “Prashantata” Peace Memorial under the WHR Nepal/KURVE Wustrow project. The event was held with the chief guest, Honorable Member of NHRC and Founding Chairperson of WHR Nepal, Dr. Lily Thapa, and the special guest, Prashant Bista, Mayor of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City.

Honored to welcome Women for Freedom to Nepal and our office! Your dedication to providing educational support for the daughters of single women is truly inspiring. Together, we are strengthening opportunities and empowering future generations. Thank you for your commitment and collaboration!

Founder of Women for Human Rights (WHR) and Honorable Member of the National Human Rights Commission, on her appointment as the representative of the Commission in the committee responsible for recommending officials for the transitional justice commissions.

The Women for Human Rights (WHR) Single Women Group project, supported by Kurve Wüstrow, has been extended for three more years and will be implemented across all seven provinces. WHR organized introductory workshops in each province to share efforts aimed at empowering and organizing single women, focusing on their rights, education, and capacity development. The project aims to address the …