Women for Human Rights (WHR)

Women for Human Rights, single women group (WHR), established in 1995, is an NGO actively working for the human rights of single women (widows) in Nepal.

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This year, the theme of the UNiTE 2030 campaign is digital violence, which threatens women's safety, dignity, and participation online. Join the campaign and make your voice heard to end violence against all women and girls, online and offline.

#16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuse

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Intergenerational Dialogue with Women and Youth of Budhanilkantha Municipality organized by WHR with the support of Kurve Wustrow.

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WHR, in collaboration with Homenet South Asia, ISST, SAATHI Nepal, and SABAH Nepal, successfully completed a 4-day Training of Trainers (T.O.T) on Gender Training for Women Home-Based Workers (18–21 August, 2025).
#WHRNepal #HomeBasedWorkers #WomenLeadership #CapacityBuilding

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On 30th and 31st July 2025, WHR, in collaboration with FEDO, FWLD, SAMAJ, and Equality Now, organized a powerful consultation and interaction program on sexual violence and marginalized communities in Nepal.

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WHR Surkhet, with the support of Kurve Wustrow and Birendranagar Municipality, successfully completed a five-day training on incense and Duna-Tapari making for single women.

#whr #SingleWomenEmpowerment #SkillTraining

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WHR Saptari’s Interaction Program highlights single women’s struggles with the ineffective implementation of state social security benefits and local authority neglect. #SocialSecurity #WomenEmpowerment"

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Marking the 15th International Widows’ Day at the House of Commons, London, Dr. Lily Thapa stood alongside UK Faith Minister, Cherie Blair, and members of the House of Lords—calling for a UN Special Rapporteur on Widowhood and an end to war, the root cause of widowhood.

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On International Widows Day, WHR Nepal hosted a meaningful event with Chief Guest Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur.
Inspiring voices from Upasana Rana, Patricia Fernández Pacheco, Apsara Dongol, Krishna Hari Maharjan, and Kabita Pandey marked the day.

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Another story proving widows are warriors of change and hope.

#InternationalWidowsDay #WidowsVoicesMatter #BreakingTheSilence #EmpowerWidows #FromGriefToStrength #InvisibleNoMore #SheLeadsSheInspires #WidowsOfChange

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Silent warriors, bold hearts — today we honor the incredible journeys of widows who keep moving forward.

#InternationalWidowsDay #WidowsVoicesMatter #BreakingTheSilence #EmpowerWidows #FromGriefToStrength #InvisibleNoMore #SheLeadsSheInspires #WidowsOfChange

[Women for Human Rights (WHR) @WHRNepal]

Silent warriors, bold hearts — today we honor the incredible journeys of widows who keep moving forward.

#InternationalWidowsDay #WidowsVoicesMatter #BreakingTheSilence #EmpowerWidows #FromGriefToStrength #InvisibleNoMore #SheLeadsSheInspires #WidowsOfChange

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From loss grows power — celebrating the courage and resilience of widows who rise and lead.

#InternationalWidowsDay #WidowsVoicesMatter #BreakingTheSilence #EmpowerWidows #FromGriefToStrength #InvisibleNoMore #SheLeadsSheInspires #WidowsOfChange

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Another day, another journey of resilience and courage from widows breaking the silence.

#InternationalWidowsDay #WidowsVoicesMatter #BreakingTheSilence #EmpowerWidows #FromGriefToStrength #InvisibleNoMore #SheLeadsSheInspires #WidowsOfChange

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June is International Widow’s Day month — a time to honor strength, resilience, and the power of untold stories.This month, we celebrate the inspiring journeys of widows who continue to rise, lead, and empower.Stay tuned for more stories that break the silence and inspire change

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With heartfelt support from the European Solidarity Corps and the dedication of Gloria and Peter, WHR proudly distributed school materials to 10 daughters of courageous single women.

#EmpowerHer #EducationForAll #WHRNepal #SolidarityInAction #ESCHumanitarianAid #ESCvolunteering

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WHR Dhanusha successfully organized a two-day Stress Management Training with generous support from Kurve Wustrow.

WHR धनुषाले Kurve Wustrowको सहयोगमा दुई दिने तनाव व्यवस्थापन तालिम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न गरेको छ।

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WHR Surkhet successfully organized a two-day Stress Management Training for local leaders and WHR Surkhet committee members, with generous support from Kurve Wustrow.

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Alongside Jimbu farming, the single women’s group of Chandragiri-10 has also embraced lemon farming—growing strength, one harvest at a time.

जिम्बुको खेतीसँगै चन्द्रागिरी–१० की एकल महिलाहरूको समूहले अब कागतीको खेती पनि सुरु गरेका छन् ।

#WomenEmpowerment #FarmingForChange

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We are honored to share that Ms. Lily Thapa, founder of Women for Human Rights (WHR), has been recognized at the 5th edition of Nirbhik Nari, a prestigious women’s empowerment event organized by Kantipur Media Group (KMG).