Enhancing Dignified Life of freed Haliyas through Collective Advocacy and Human Rights Campaign for Democratic Political Participation in Nepal – ADHICAR

26.10.2022 Press and information team of the Delegation to NEPAL

The project uses innovative mobile app to produce verified data about the economic, social and cultural rights situation of freed Haliyas, female Haliyas who face double burden of discrimination, and people with disabilities in Sudurpashchim province in Nepal. This data is used for to evidence-based advocacy on freed Haliyas’ rights and entitlements.

Free Haliya women pose for a photograph in course of project activiy

The overall objectives of the project is to contribute to the Nepali Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) efforts to combat discrimination of various disadvantaged groups - especially freed Haliyas, persons with disabilities and women.

While the Specific objectives of the project is to empower freed Haliyas, women and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and their networks, CSOs and duty bearers for economic, social and cultural transformation.