…we send some news from our scholarship holders from the Opportunity Village in Pokhara, who are directly affected by this topic. During the lockdown the school lessons could continue in the Opportunity Village through home[…]
Category: Rechte der Frau in Nepal
SIGI – Social Institutions & Gender Index
…zeigt uns, zu welchen Grad Frauen in sozialen Institutionen diskriminiert werden. Der Social Institutions & Gender Index kurz SIGI prüft, wie Gesetze, soziale Normen und Praktiken in einem Land sich auf die Frauen auswirken. Die[…]
We are very happy
…that the Lush Charity Pot supports us in our work! The Charity Pot is not only a great lotion, it also supports smaller projects that get to the root of the problem and really make[…]
A healthy, hygienic and dignified menstruation
This weekend the training about a healthy, hygienic and dignified menstruation took place in the training hall in Chyangsar! Many thanks to the Radha Paudel Foundation for the professional implementation and LUSH Österreich, who provided[…]
We wish all women a wonderful women’s day!
But even though a lot has already been achieved for women all over the world, there is still a lot to do. On this occasion we want to commemorate all the women who died in[…]
11th of October – International Day of the Girl Child
Education for a brighter future. The 11th of October was proclaimed from the United Nations as the day of the Girl Child to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face. We wish a[…]
Menstruation
When they are on their period many women and girls, mainly in the east of Nepal, must live in a small hut off the village. During this time, they are considered unclean and are avoided.[…]
Arranged Marriages
Arranged marriages have always belonged to traditional life in Nepal. In this regard, there are many rules which are determined by the caste system. Even if “love marriages” or marriages, which have been concluded with[…]
Menstruation
Once a month, many women and girls in Nepal are not allowed to enter their home. Because during their menstrual periods they are regarded as dirty, unclean, women during this time have to life in[…]
Violence against Women
Violence against women in Nepal is still rampant despite several attempts to fight against this social illness. Women face physical assaults, mental torture, sexual harassment, rape, partiality in offices, disappearance, killing and character assassination. Gender based violence[…]