On 4th May and 5th May, 2016, Women for Human Rights, single women group conducted staff review workshop at Chhahari premises at Baluwatar. The workshop was aimed as a mixture of informational, discussion oriented, motivational, and creative sessions amongst the staffs. The workshop was facilitated by Sumeera Shrestha, Senior Program Manager. The review has been a good experience for all …
Keeping the promise: Remembering the promise made by WHR during Earthquake
Narayan Devi Shrestha, Aasha Maya Tandukar and other single women cried the tears of happiness when they saw their dreams come true in the form of a roadside sitting place, with the support of WHR on19th February, 2016. After the devastating earthquake, that hit the city on 25th April 2015, old single women residing in Balambu had been hiding their …
Interaction program Update: Gorkha
WHR Gorkha Jointly organized a Consultation program with Women groups on charter of women’s demand at office of WCO, Gorkha. Sumeera Shrestha – Senior Program Manager and Reshma Thapa- Program Manager from Centre Office assisted the programme.
A Year After Earthquake Update:
The devastating earthquake that shook Nepal to its core has still left scars in general public. To commemorate the frightful day of Nepal Earthquake 2072, WHR in support with HelpAge International Nepal conducted program in Sipadol, Bhaktapur in memory of lost lives on this very day a year ago. Candles were lit by the family members of the earthquake victims …
Happy New Year 2073
WHR Family Wish You a Great, Prosperous and Extremely Happy, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2073!
Older People Assocation Formation
Older People Association and sub groups has been formed at Balkot. The Mother OPA and four thematic sub groups has nominated working committee members. Each sub groups have 7 members. The newly reformed OPA will commence its activities in accordance with the working framework provided under Nepal Earthquake Response Project.
Glimpses of “The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)-60”
During the Commission’s annual session, Ms. Lily Thapa and Ms. Rajin Rayamajhi representing WHR, participated in different round table meetings where they got the platform to share about different working areas of WHR. In addition to it, they also highlighted the works and efforts done by WHR during the disaster period.
Consultation Program on Single Women Emergency Fund Update
Central level consultation on Single Women Emergency Fund was conducted today 21 march 2016. The consultation was focused on the progress and status of the emergency fund, where it has been used and the possible areas where it can more beneficial for single women in our society.
“Single Women Reintegration Center- Chhahari”
“Single Women Reintegration Center” to WHR is the long awaited dream of providing a safe space for single women whose Foundation Stone laying ceremony was done today. With the financial support of Embassy of India along with the managerial support from District Development Committee- Kathmandu the building is supposed to complete with in 2074 jestha.
Multi Purpose Women Center Handing Over Ceremony Dharmasthali Update:
To address the emergency situation from the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake of late April, followed by a second powerful earthquake two weeks later, WHR established multipurpose women Centre (MPWC) established by Women for Human Rights, single women group (WHR) in financial and technical support of UN Women which was able to reach over 2,615 beneficiaries, providing immediate relief, referral services, …