Global Human Rights Defence (ghrd) conducted a health camp in Sankhu, Nepal, on March 8th, 2019. Chhaupadi, an ancestral tradition and Hindu practice, has significant consequences for women, including banishing menstruating women from their homes and imposing a strict diet for five days. The religious-cultural practices are rooted in Hindu beliefs that consider menstruation ‘impure’, causing isolation and shame. ghrd organized the camp to educate local communities about menstruation and its science, raising awareness about hygiene and care. The event, attended by 60 people, included a speech by Dr. Lata Bajracharya, a former board member of Thapathali Maternity Hospital, and Sukomal Bhattarai, a doctor and organizer. The camp aimed to create an environment for change and raise awareness about menstruation and Chhaupadi.

Categories: International Women's Day, Nepal, Women's Rights