Embracing Inclusivity: Advocating for Menstrual Health and Hygiene Among Persons with Disabilities
Published On :
12th June 2023
Posted by : Shristi Khadka
Category :
Concurrent issues
As I was tasked with conducting a menstrual health and hygiene management session for persons with disabilities this year, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty. The complexity of interacting with this diverse group compelled me to reflect on the importance of addressing their unique challenges. Little did I know that this experience would open my eyes to the profound impact of inclusive conversations.
During our preparatory session, our facilitator shared a poignant story about a blind woman's unconventional experience with menstrual hygiene. Her unfamiliarity with wearing pads led to an awkward situation, with the adhesive b.....
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Domestic Violence and Economy
Published On :
27th December 2022
Category :
Concurrent issues
Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a serious and pervasive social problem that affects individuals, families, and communities around the world. Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which one person in a relationship uses physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological abuse to control or dominate the other person. It can happen to people of all genders, sexual orientations, and ages, and it can have serious and long-lasting effects on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the victim.
Domestic violence is a common issue in South Asia and is often perpetrated against women and children. It can.....
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Rape: Invitation from woman?
Published On :
2nd December 2022
Posted by : Aarti Chaudhary
Category :
Concurrent issues
The first question asked when a rape case comes out is:
“What dress was the girl wearing?”
“What time was it during the incident?”
“What is the background and character of that girl?”
What! Do you feel like you have heard these statements or something like this anywhere? Let’s not go too far; we can get to see these conversations in our own country, our village, and sadly sometimes even in our own home. The dress and freedom of the girl are questioned before raising even a finger at the rapist. Then, does it really mean that the way a girl dresses is an invitation for rape? We can find it out ourselves.
Let’s go back 7 months. On March 14, 2022,.....
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Marital Rape
Published On :
23rd August 2021
Category :
Concurrent issues
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock is a culturally recognized union between people, called spouses that establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent. According to the dictionary meaning, marital rape is a rape committed by the person to whom the victim is married. Unwanted sexual activities (forced sex, physical, verbal, or mental threat, and manipulative sex) by a spouse without the other person’.....
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