Period Poverty in Nepal: Bleeding with Dignity, Not Shame
By Rajon Period poverty—the inability to access menstrual products, sanitation facilities, or education about menstruation—is a pertinent issue that affects women and girls worldwide, including Nepal. Despite its breathtaking beauty, Nepal has its own peculiar perspective on this matter due to deep-rooted cultural taboos, poverty, and lack of infrastructure. About half of the female population in the country face difficulties accessing menstrual hygiene products. This problem […]
Reproductive Rights: Our Body, Our Choice, Our Right
By Monika Reproductive rights are not just a health concern – they are a matter of justice, dignity, and equality. In simple words, reproductive rights mean having the freedom to decide whether to have children, when to have them, and how many children to have. It also means having access to the right information and services like family […]
The Fight Against Gender-Based Violence: Challenges and Response
By Rajon Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations globally. Rooted in gender inequality and unequal power dynamics between men and women, GBV affects people of all genders, but it disproportionately impacts women and girls. The numbers seem almost unreal: Indicating that almost one-third of women and girls are subjected to physical or sexual […]
Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Silence Around Emotional Well-being
By Monika Sah We all have mental health – just like we have physical health. But unlike a broken arm or a cold, problems with mental health are often hidden inside. That’s why many people stay silent, feeling scared or ashamed to talk about how they really feel. It’s time to change that. Mental health matters and breaking the silence is the first […]
The Social Pressure Behind Outfit Repetition
Nitya Shah Have you ever hesitated to wear the same outfit twice? Not because you do not like it, but because someone might notice the repetitions. That hesitation is called Fashion FOMO- the fear of missing looking “new,” “different,” or “Instagram-worthy” every time you step out. In a trend obsessed culture, our wardrobes are silently ruled not […]
Periods Beyond Earth
Kumar Basnet Space traveling, about 60 years ago, was an ambitious dream. That changed on April 12, 1961, when Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel in space. Two years later, on June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from the Soviet Union became the first woman to reach space and remains the only woman to make a solo spaceflight till date. When we think about […]
No Shame in Bleeding: My Story
Preeti Kafle I was 11 years old when I had my first period. I was in my mamaghar celebrating the Dashain festival with my family. After that day, I woke up in the morning with a blood stain on my underpants. It shook me. I felt so ashamed and fearful that I didn’t tell anyone about it at that moment. Later, after we […]
Menstrual Hygiene Management in Nepal
Monika Sah Do not talk about periods in public.” We have all heard it. But have you ever wondered why something so natural and normal is still treated as a taboo? Before diving into the facts, let me share a short story that left a lasting impact on me. It is about a girl I met during one of my menstrual health outreach visits in Nepal. It was a warm day […]
My Most Memorable Volunteer Experience
at KAT Center, Nepal Barsa Shrestha (Rescued animals taught me the true meaning of happiness, healing, and humanity.) Volunteering has always been a part of my path, but one encounter in March 2023 at KAT Center Nepal left an indelible impression on me. While this was not my first time volunteering, it was the […]
How I First Learned About Menstruation: A Story of Curiosity and Change
Mabi Shrestha I was 8/9 years old when I was introduced to the word menstruation, or Nachune bhayofrom my maternal house when my cousin got her first period. I had no idea what happenswhen that nachhune bhayo happens to a girl, but I was made aware that now, she is notallowed to visit the temple […]