To mark the 13th International Widow’s Day, WHR hosted a “Self-Care Session for Conflict Survivors” on 23rd June, 2023. As widows navigate their personal journeys through sorrow, bereavement, and emotional scars, they bear the weight of their past experiences. The purpose of this event was to support widows affected by conflict in openly sharing their emotions and learning effective coping …

In a significant stride towards promoting decent work for invisible workers in South Asia, the International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on the GET Ahead Gender and Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative was tailored for leaders of membership-based organizations (MBOs) working with home-based workers in Nepal. Following these dedicated efforts, Ms. Sabita Maharjan, a central board …

The meaningful 5-day meditative and sound healing program was conducted between August 21st and 25th, 2023, at WHR-Chhahari. This therapeutic session aimed to induce a state of relaxation and equilibrium within our bodies using calming sound vibrations. The participants were from all 7 provinces. The workshop was supported by Kurve Wustrow.

The training was conducted to provide conflict survivors with the tools to heal and reconstruct their lives on June 26th to 28th, 2023. This empowering workshop had the objective of arming survivors with proficient communication abilities, nurturing empathy, attentive listening, and harmonious conflict resolution techniques.

WHR stands in solidarity with Bharati Manandhar, who is on a hunger strike demanding justice for her late husband’s brutal killing. The release of the convict on Nepal’s Constitution Day has sparked our call for strong actions to right this injustice. Let’s raise our voices in unison to amplify her plea for justice.

On 17th July 2023, a skillful training on Dhoop making illuminated Ward Number 9 of Budhanilkantha Municipality. This training was extended to single women and unemployed women of the municipality which was supported by Budhanilkantha Municipality.

WHR Founder Ms. Lily Thapa recently visited the Women for Human Rights (WHR) office in Nepalgunj. In her esteemed presence, a workshop was conducted to discuss and strategize the sustainability aspects of Chhahari, a crucial initiative. The workshop aimed to assess, plan, and enhance the sustainability factors of Chhahari, contributing to its continued impact in empowering and supporting single women …

The Ministry of Social Development in Koshi Province provided enthusiastic support for a one-month training program in hand embroidery and boutique skills. With the financial support from the Ministry, Gramtham Rural Municipality, and the steadfast commitment of Biratnagar’s Single Women Group, this enterprise has been thriving. Together, they are paving the path toward economic self-reliance and empowerment.

The single women group of Illam District has been engaged in bag production and training center. It is not only boosting their own economic well-being, but they are also paving the way for other single and needy women in their community to achieve financial independence. This story showcases the power of unity and empowerment.

In Biratnagar, the group of single women is successfully operating their store, where they are showcasing their own handmade products like dhoop, pickles, duna tapari, and more. The pickle making training was supported by ward number 11 of Biratnagar Municipality and Biratnagar Municipality provided financial assistance for production and distribution of duna tapari, dhoop batti and many more products.