8 Dec, 2019 marked an ever first Dignified Menstruation Day, As a day of 16 days Activism
Radha Paudel Foundation and its partners, organized series of following activities in various parts of Nepal and beyond during the precious course of 16 days activism.:
- Speech delivered during the program of Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen of 16days Activism at National City hall, Kathmandu in front of Vice- Prime Minister, and distinguished delegates from government of Nepal and CSOs. Demanded to endorse Dec 8 as dignified menstrual day in Nepal as well lobbying to endorse by UN. Also demanded to take forward the draft policy on dignified menstruation which is pending for last years to endorse by cabinet (Hon. Minister Prabat Gurung, Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen promised to take responsibility for it).
- A group of organizations gathered in Maithighar Mandela, a heart of Capital city and celebrated Dec 8 as Dignified Menstruation for ending all form of Gender based violence and ensuring human right. Recited poems, blowing the bunch of balloons.
- December 8 or dignified menstruation day marked in 14 districts (Saptari, Sarlahi, Dharan, Bara, Chitwan, Nawalpur, Baglung, Kathmandu, Kavrepalanchock, Sindupalanchock, Dolakha, Dailekh, Jumla, Bajura , from 6 provinces by doing interaction programs, human chain, blood donation, school program, art, painting, signature campaign, rally, speeches, speaking over media- TV, radio, online, print and social media.
- In aboard, members of Global South Coalition who are from Uganda, Indonesia, Australia and USA were also marked by using social media, exhibition, talk, sharing the info in programs, mobilizations of youths etc.
We only have pain and passion, with zero penny; we made this level. If we would have funds, what would look like though we are super happy and proud with ourselves.
https://nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com/news/106734/#/.Xe5JQOjHDN0
“Menstruation is not private business, it is everyone’s business”
Menstrual Practice is underlying cause for GBV
For details: December 8, Dignified Menstrual Day
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A concept of your choice
to live together,
with dignity, justice and equality forever.
You may be from South or North
Perhaps from East or West
Miteri would never ask
What your colour, region, religion, or caste is
Miteri is beyond marriage and blood
bonding everyone with mutual love and respect
Oceans start with small drops
drops of love from your heart
connecting one heart to another
to build up humanity
rise above man-made prejudice
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Whoever you are, wherever you are
you are part of a human chain
help us build our model community
to raise our brothers and sisters out of deprivation
with your valued contribution.
Coming together for a cause
united against inhumanity
in our MiteriGaun
A Idea of your choice
to live together
with dignity, justice and equality forever.
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Women, Faith Healers collectively declared Chhaupadi free community at Lorpa, Jumla
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