"Chosen with Love: A Blog on Adoption and Parenthood"
Published On :
9th June 2023
Posted by : Aarti Chaudhary
Category :
Concurrent issues
"Asmita's mom, please sit here instead of standing there," caught Samira's attention, who was sitting in the female reserved seat of the local bus.
Samira, a marketing manager at a cosmetic company in Kathmandu, found herself on an unusual morning commute due to car troubles. Lost in her thoughts about the day ahead, she overheard a conversation between two middle-aged women in the front seat.
The words "Asmita's mother" repeated in her mind. As she realized her stop was approaching, she paid her bus fare, disembarked, and headed towards her office. Throughout her busy day, those two words lingered in her memory.
Returning home later that evening,.....
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Men Can Face Sexual Harassment Too: Breaking the Silence
Published On :
9th June 2023
Posted by : Aarti Chaudhary
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across gender lines. While it is often associated with women, it is essential to acknowledge that men can also be victims. By shedding light on this topic, we can challenge stereotypes and work towards creating a safer and more inclusive society. This blog aims to raise awareness about the often-overlooked issue of sexual harassment faced by men.
Sexual harassment knows no boundaries and can happen to anyone, regardless of gender. Men face various forms of sexual harassment, including unwanted advances, inappropriate comments, and non-consensual physical contact. However, due to societa.....
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Safe Abortion: Your Body, Your Choice
Published On :
19th May 2023
Posted by : Aarti Chaudhary
Category :
Health and Development
"In 2010, a young girl who was married at the age of 14 had already experienced the birth of two children. When she turned 20, she found herself pregnant with her third child, but she did not wish to continue with the pregnancy. Unfortunately, her in-laws prohibited her from having an abortion due to the societal belief that abortion is a sinful act. It is regarded as the gravest offense, the deliberate killing of an unborn child, in the eyes of mankind. However, abortion was legalized in Nepal back in 2002 through the Muluki Ain. Prior to that, numerous women faced immense struggles and difficulties as a result of seeking abortions. Even if a miscar.....
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