The Tale of Tom and Talking Period
Published On :
14th May 2024
Posted by : Rakshya Adhikari
I was given a responsibility to conduct workshops on topic menstrual health and hygiene management in school setting this year. I was really excited about the opportunity to conduct workshops and interact with diverse groups of individuals. To commence, I mapped out potential schools for me to conduct workshops that also were easy for me to reach from my place. I reached out to many schools to communicate and brief the school authority about the workshop theme and the topics to be included during the session.
As soon as I used to say the topic “Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management”, I encountered skepticism and resistance as they said “Eh teso va.....
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Beyond Yes and No: Exploring the depths of Consent as an Aspect for Respect and Autonomy
Published On :
14th May 2024
Posted by : Rakshya Adhikari
Category :
Concurrent issues
In the world of relationships, interactions, and human rights, consent stands as a fundamental pillar of respect and empowerment. It's a concept that goes beyond simple agreement; it expresses the principles of autonomy, choice, and mutual understanding. In this piece of writing, we'll try to understand what consent truly means, its significance in various contexts, and why it's essential for fostering healthy and respectful relationships, diving into its depth.
Consent, in general, means that an individual voluntarily and willfully agrees in response to another individual’s proposition. The individual who consents is expected to have significantly.....
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The fear of not being accepted
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11th April 2024
Posted by : Rakshya Adhikari
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Growing up as a gay in a society still grappling with acceptance and understanding of diverse sexual orientation can be incredibly challenging journey. From facing bullying and numerous questions at home, at school, to enduring societal stigma, the experience an individual faces, identifying oneself as a gay, cannot be understood and felt without the heart filled with acceptance, love, and attitude of empathy.
I also embarked on the journey of facing all those challenges, navigating through different spheres of life, discrimination at multiple stages, and confronting prejudices to fit in the criteria established by society to be a normal human. I li.....
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