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Who We Are ?

“There can be no woman’s empowerment without widow’s empowerment”. Women for Human Rights (WHR), a Non Governmental Organization established in 1994 operates with the same philosophy. WHR is a Single Women Group; registered with Kathmandu District Administration Office, Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare, Nepal Government and Social Welfare Council.

Women are discriminated in many aspects of life, from cultural traditions to laws and policies. Widows are amongst the most marginalized and discriminated of all women in Nepal. Since its foundation, WHR has been actively working to address the rights of single women (widows) in Nepal. This organization works exclusively with and for single women (widows) in Nepal as the fate of widows in Nepalese society is far worse than widows in other parts of the world.

Vision

Non discriminatory and equitable society.

Mission

Single women (widows) empowered economically, politically and socially to live dignified lives enjoying values of human rights.

Goal

A just society where single women (widows) are respected and can live in dignity and sufficient legal provisions are prepared to protect single women's (widows’) political, social and economic rights

Objectives

WHR envisages creating a society whereupon the lives of single women (widows) are strengthened and empowered. The main objectives of WHR are: