Feminist leadership advancing collectivism & addressing harmful norms and practices
Participants with Guest Speaker “Uma Devi Badi” Leader of Badi movement/Provincial Assembly Member
The three days Feminist Leadership Training from 27th to 29th August 2024 was organized in Hotel Devotee, Dhangadi Kailali under “Hamro Sahakarya Project” with an objective to enhance knowledge and understandings of community/Self-Help Groups leaders on feminist values, principles and feminism in everyday life, motivates participants to reflect on their roles and responsibilities and empower them to take action against inequalities and harmful practices and led social momentum at community ...
JuRI-Nepal successfully conducted its 5th Social Audit on 16th September 2024. The event was graced by Hon. Dev Raj Bishwokarma, Chair of the Dalit Commission, as the chief guest. Special guests included Mr. Manoj Bhatta, Member Secretary of the Social Welfare Council; Mr. Ram Prasad Subedi, Chair of the NGO Federation; Mr. Yagya Raj Adhikari, Joint Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission; and Ms. Kamala Bishowkarma, former Constituent Assembly member and Chair of Jagaran Media Center. The Social Audit was conducted by independent auditor Mr. B.M. Acharya, who presented his findings at the event. Representatives from government agencies, national human right...
The Justice and Rights Institute-Nepal (JuRI-Nepal) successfully held its 13th Annual General Assembly on 16th September 2024. During the event, Secretary General Mr. Rishi Prasad Neupane presented the progress report for the fiscal year 2080/2081, along with the plan for 2081/2082. Similarly, Treasurer Sharmila Parajuli delivered the audit report and the budget forecast for the upcoming fiscal year 2081/2082. The General Assembly approved both the progress and audit reports, while also discussing, amending, and passing various decisions made by the executive committee and the proposed policy agenda. The meeting was presided over by JuRI-Nepal’s Chairperson Advocate Rukamanee Maharjan.
“I had to close the retail shop due to death of my husband, there was no regular income and my family have to face so many challenges to meet daily needs. I got relief when my group selected me for re-skilling support under this project. I decided to re-start the retail shop. I got different items support from the project to set-up my shop. I believe my past experience will help to grow this business” – Lalita BK, Gurbakot-6, Surkhet
Re-skilling and livelihood support was facilitated under Hamro Shakarya Project in Kailali, Doti and Surkhet districts where altogether 206 women (Dalits: 161, Janjati: 36 and BCT:9) from vulnerable and marginalized groups were supported. Among the...
“I found many women and girls from this community have been facing domestic violence and other forms of gender based violence. They are suffering a lot, but still are quite because they were not aware about referral support and service mechanism. I am sure that after this program they are aware and will access such services. Now LGU should contribute on such programs and reach to vulnerable groups to address GBV.” – Bimala Khadluk, Deputy Mayor, Lekhbesi Municipality
JuRI Nepal along with Feminist Dalit Organization (FEDO) is working in Karnali and Sudurpachhim Province addressing discriminatory norms and harmful practices. Under “Hamro Sahakarya” project, access to referral mec...
