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Consultation on Issues of Single Women with Disabilities

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Consultation on Issues of Single Women with Disabilities Date: 4 Ashoj 2082 (20 September 2025) Pahichan Nepal, in partnership with Tewa, organized a consultation program to collect inputs for a declaration addressing the issues of single women with disabilities. The program aimed to document lived experiences and priority concerns of single women with disabilities to strengthen advocacy and policy engagement. Founder Chairperson of Pahichan Nepal, Ichha KC, shared that the declaration will serve as an important advocacy tool. The event was conducted under the chief guestship of Mr. Haridatta Joshi, Acting Chairperson of the National Inclusive Commission. Mr. Devi Dutta Acharya, Federal President of the National Federation of the Disabled–Nepal, and Mr. Shishir Khanal, President of the Nepal Blind Union, participated as discussants. More than 20 single women with disabilities actively participated and shared their experiences, challenges, and recommendations. The consultation laid a strong foundation for a rights-based declaration centered on the voices of single women with disabilities.

Pahichan Nepal, in partnership with Tewa, organized a consultation program to collect inputs for a declaration addressing the issues of single women with disabilities. The program aimed to document lived experiences and priority concerns of single women with disabilities to strengthen advocacy and policy engagement. Founder Chairperson of Pahichan Nepal, Ichha KC, shared that the … Read more

Two-Day Research Workshop on Inclusive and Accessible Reproductive and Health Services Successfully Completed in Bardiya

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Two-Day Research Workshop on Inclusive and Accessible Reproductive and Health Services Successfully Completed in Bardiya

Women with disabilities from Lumbini Province shared their lived experiences, challenges, and recommendations to strengthen inclusive reproductive health services. Main Content: Pahichan Nepal successfully concluded a two-day research workshop in Bardiya focused on inclusive and accessible reproductive and health services for women with disabilities. The workshop is part of an ongoing study designed to identify … Read more

Inclusive Community Meetings for Women with Disabilities

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Inclusive Community Meetings for Women with Disabilities Under the SAHAS Project, inclusive community meetings were organized on Wednesday, 19 Kartik 2082 (November 5, 2025) to raise awareness about the situation of women with disabilities, their level of awareness, and the support available from local governments. An inclusive community meeting for women with disabilities was held in Bagda Loharpatti Municipality–1, Mahottari District, focusing on the social, economic, and service-related challenges faced by women with disabilities and the importance of community participation. On the same day, another community meeting was conducted in Banara Village, Bardibas Municipality–6, with the participation of both men and women. The discussion highlighted the status of women with disabilities in the community, existing awareness gaps, and the role of local governments in ensuring inclusive services and support. These meetings aimed to strengthen community awareness, promote inclusive attitudes, and encourage meaningful engagement of local authorities in safeguarding the rights, dignity, and participation of women with disabilities.

Inclusive Community Meetings for Women with Disabilities Under the SAHAS Project, inclusive community meetings were organized on Wednesday, 19 Kartik 2082 (November 5, 2025) to raise awareness about the situation of women with disabilities, their level of awareness, and the support available from local governments.   An inclusive community meeting for women with disabilities was … Read more

UN Women and the UK Government hosted a two-day workshop in Madhesh Province

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Through the Hamro Sahas initiative, UN Women and the UK Government hosted a two-day workshop in Madhesh Province, bringing together women leaders, youth advocates, and frontline practitioners. Pahichan Nepal and its partner organizations were also part of this meaningful gathering. Day 1 focused on collective care and healing, with participants using art, movement, and creative expression to reconnect with themselves and each other. Day 2 explored the different forms of gender-based violence, especially in digital spaces. Through sharing stories and discussions, participants co-created ideas for safer online environments. The workshop reinforced that care, creativity, solidarity, and collective action are essential for preventing violence and building inclusive, compassionate communities—online and offline.

Through the Hamro Sahas initiative, UN Women and the UK Government hosted a two-day workshop in Madhesh Province, bringing together women leaders, youth advocates, and frontline practitioners. Pahichan Nepal and its partner organizations were also part of this meaningful gathering. Day 1 focused on collective care and healing, with participants using art, movement, and creative … Read more

Empowering Single and Marginalized Women with Disabilities through Skills and Financial Literacy

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Under the financial support of the Ministry of Social Development, Bagmati Province through the Social Development Office, Pahichan Nepal successfully implemented the program titled “Skills Development and Financial Empowerment Program for Single and Marginalized Women with Disabilities” on June, 2025. This initiative was conducted under the broader program “Protection of Rights, Capacity Building, and Empowerment … Read more

Empowering Autonomy for Women with Disabilities – Session at AWID Forum 2024

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Session at AWID forum

At the AWID Forum 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, Pahichan conducted a session titled “Empowering Autonomy for Women with Disabilities,” focusing on the importance of autonomy in enhancing the independence and dignity of women with disabilities. The session highlighted the intersectional challenges these women face due to both gender and disability, such as barriers to education, … Read more

Orientation on Legal Literacy

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Madhesi women with a disability where orient on prevailing national and international law policy and its procedure. the facilitator has shared principle and each article of UNCRPD and national disable act 2017 including health, education and transportation rights. There were brief discussion on current situation and problem, struggle of WWDs and in-access in resource and … Read more

Three-day culinary training for single and marginalized women with disabilities to promote healthy eating and self-employment

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In recognition of this, Nepal conducted a three-day culinary training for hygienic food and to promote and courage self-employment for single and marginalized women with disabilities with the financial support of the Ministry of Social Development, Bagmati Province from Saturday 2080/02/06 to Monday 2080/02/08.

In this training,  20 women with disability participated. The facilitator of this training was Kamala B.K. a woman with a visual disability and also a co-instructor, Aarya Karki. She facilitated the three-day training and imparted professional skills in preparing or cooking hygienic foods like panipuri, mo mo, chowmein, pancakes, and Algona coffee.For technical convenience, while choosing a clean and healthy place for kitchen, water, and cooking, the organization’s project was conducted at the contact office of Dakshinkali Municipality Ward No. 2, Gwaldaha.

 

 

Delegation and Advocacy Meeting among Women with Disabilities and Simranghad coordination committee

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Dialogues series with WWDS and multiple stakeholders. Pahichan Nepal has accomplished the workshop with multiple stakeholders at Simranghad Municipality, dated 6th May 2023. For the training, we included 40 women with disabilities including visually impaired, partially sighted, and having physical disabilities in Madesh Province. The workshop consists of local ward representatives from Simranghad municipality along … Read more

The Pahichan logo features a blue background, symbolizing rights and empowerment. The word “Pahichan,” meaning “identity,” highlights the organization’s focus on helping individuals with disabilities find their place in society. The red color in the letter “P” signifies that the organization is founded by a blind woman, while the symbolic image represents a woman with a disability, emphasizing inclusivity and support for marginalized women

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