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The Tort Law Expert

My name is Narayan Ghimire, a 61 years old senior advocate. I did B.L. in Nepal during political disturbance along with completion of my Masters degree in Political Science. After practicing as a lawyer for a few years in Nepal, I got enrolled into student life for 7 rigorous years flying off to America for …

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A Slut Shamed Girl

I go by the name Nicole Chica and I am 24 years old. I was born in India and brought to Nepal a few years back. I have worked at a variety of places and am financially independent. I am a lover of performing arts. I like to explore my potential in beauty, dance, workouts …

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An old aged law student

My name is Shanti Chaudhary, a 66 years old B.A.LL.B. student at Chakrabarti Ha.Bi. College. I grew up in Bara. Belonging to an orthodox Tharu community, I was married young before I could complete my SLC. I was the second wife. My study ceased after my marriage because studying was not allowed and almost  to …

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A GIRL TROUBLED BY STARES

I am Aanchal Adhikari. But for a long time, people try to limit my identity as being just a girl with an unfit body proportions. I am 23 years old now but the problematic stares my body shape has earned me counts a hundred times more. I have a heavier lower half and encounter sexualised …

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A cycling enthusiast

My name is Rabin Bhurtel, a 21 year old avid cyclist. In my hometown Nawalparasi, people start cycling from a very early age. It could have also been my father choosing a bicycle as the main means of transportation that I couldn’t be untouched by this cycling culture. I regularly cycled to my school, to …

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A THRIFT STORE ENTREPRENEUR

I am Pratha Basnet, a 23 years young thrift store entrepreneur. I started my thrift store from scratch, online first, then in an empty rented room in Kathmandu which has been expanded to one and a half floor in the span of a year. The idea of starting it brewed up in my mind two …

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A MENTAL HEALTH SURVIVOR 

I am Swastika Poudel, a 22 year old college girl who had a difficult time growing up since her teenage. Originally from Jhapa, I currently live here in Kathmandu with my family. My childhood years were decent until I reached 13-14 years.  I was in 8th standard when the incident happened which kickstarted my mental …

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A Couple In The Footpath Business

“We are Rima and Ganesh Adhikari, a couple as old as 70 years, residing in Baneshwor. We run a clothing business here on the sidewalk of Baneshwor street. We have been doing this for almost 25 years now. Our son and his family live together with us. The street business is all we have to …

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A Skinny Shamed Girl

https://youtu.be/qzBfbnujfhs “I am 21 years old Sejal Acharya from Banke, Nepal. I was confident about my body untouched by and oblivious to society’s beauty standards for women. As soon as I hit adolescence, the comments about my body started overwhelming me.  Very soon I grew up as a teenager wishing to gain more weight to …

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