Women For Human Rights ( WHR )

Sanu Shrestha, a 44-year-old resident of Ramechhap 9, Lyanglyang, became a widow in Jestha 2071, leaving her to support her son on her own. To make ends meet, she worked as a house helper from 7 am to 10 am, earning 5,000 rupees per month, supplemented by occasional work such as washing clothes, cleaning, and farm labor. Unaware of the …

Simran Subedi Khaniya, a 48-year-old from Chitwan, faced severe challenges after her husband’s death in 2060 left her family in financial distress. She worked in Israel to support her children, returning in 2077 to care for her father-in-law. Complications arose when a supposed sister-in-law appeared, demanding money and a share of the ancestral property. Despite prior property distribution, this relative, …

Radhika Sari Pun Magar, a 35-year-old widow from Lugari1, Pang, Rolpa, faced immense hardship after her husband, the sole breadwinner working abroad, committed suicide. Left with three children and no immediate source of income, she traveled to Kathmandu with her younger brother to claim her husband’s life insurance. Struggling with exploitative brokers and unfamiliar with the city, she sought help …

Radhika Sari Pun Magar, a 35-year-old woman from Lugari1, Pang, Rolpa, faced a tragic turn of events when her husband, the sole breadwinner working in foreign employment for the past 9 years, took his own life on 14th Ashoj 2080. This devastating loss left Radhika with the responsibility of caring for her two daughters and one son. In the aftermath …

Sweta Jha, a 28-year-old married woman, endured a harrowing experience in her marital home. Shortly after her marriage, she became a victim of domestic violence fueled by her husband’s alcohol consumption. The situation escalated to a horrifying extent, with her husband subjecting her to insults, torture, and ultimately setting her on fire, driven by a dowry dispute. In the aftermath …

Momina Khatun, a 30-year-old married woman, faced a distressing situation in her own home. Living with her child, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law while her husband worked abroad, Momina became a target of blame and mistreatment from her family members. Recognizing the urgent need to intervene and protect Momina’s rights, Women’s Human Rights (WHR) took decisive steps. The organization filed a petition …

Shanti Chaudhary, a 35-year-old single mother of one son and two daughters, has been a member of a single women group for the past seven years. Unfortunately, she faced the challenge of being diagnosed with uterus cancer, adding to the complexities of her life. Financial constraints became a significant hurdle as she struggled to afford the necessary treatment.In response to …

Chandrakala Malla, a 49-year-old single woman residing in Birendra Nagar Nagarpalika Ward 10, found herself in a distressing situation as a conflict victim. Her daughter-in-law, without her consent, took possession of her property. This not only led to Chandrakala being deprived of her rightful belongings but also subjected her to physical violence, rendering her homeless. Upon learning about Chandrakala’s plight, …

Manju Poudel, a 48-year-old single mother struggling to provide for her three daughters and one son, hails from a very poor family. Battling extreme financial hardships, she lacked a stable source of income and expressed a keen interest in agriculture and animal farming but struggled to find opportunities. The weight of poverty led Manju to the initial stages of depression. …

Yashoda Chettri, a 32-year-old mom with two kids, had a tough life. Her husband drank a lot and was violent, making it hard for her and the kids. Even though they lived in a small house, things got worse because her husband didn’t have a job. Yashoda couldn’t work because her husband would get angry and violent if she tried. …