Awareness Program

a)    Awareness Program

• Objective & Background

Objective: Equip communities with knowledge and tools to prevent human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse

• 16 Days of Activism Gender -Based Violence
• White Ribbon Day

During the 16-day campaign, the WPC’s president informed all vocational program beneficiaries and community members about the ongoing celebrations, emphasizing the importance of gender equality and equal justice for both women and men. The president actively promoted awareness by engaging participants in discussions and highlighting the significance of inclusive participation in social justice initiatives.

• Human Rights Day and Street Drama

On Human Rights Day, a compelling street drama was staged to raise awareness about gender-based violence. The event aimed to educate the community on the significance of respecting and safeguarding human rights, with particular attention to the challenges encountered by individuals affected by gender-based violence. The performance depicted real-life scenarios, prompting the audience to consider the profound impact of such violence and the necessity for collective action. Through this commemoration, organizers sought to foster empathy, promote understanding, and encourage a shared commitment to building a safer and more equitable society for all.

• Workshop on Misinformation & Online Harassment

WPC’s young women participated in a two-day provincial workshop on misinformation and online harassment, organized by the Center for Media Research – Nepal (CMR-Nepal). Building on this, WPC led a one-day Online Harassment Awareness Campaign for high school students in the community. The campaign focused on identifying online harassment, promoting practical digital safety strategies, and fostering open discussion among participants. All the students reported increased awareness and confidence in protecting themselves online as a result of these initiatives.

WPC is committed to protecting and empowering women and children, both within our safe home and the broader community. We apply knowledge gained from workshops and trainings to maximize our impact through targeted community programs in Nepal.

Programs Conducted in Ruby Valley Rural Municipality

In short, about Ruby Valley Rural Municipality challenges:-

Ruby Valley Rural Municipality is a local administrative unit in Dhading District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Location: Northern Dhading, bordering Tibet (China) to the north. The area is mountainous and remote, lying within the Ganesh Himal range. Due to its proximity to the Tibetan border, the area has some cross-border trade activities. However, many households face economic challenges and depend on subsistence farming. Limited access to education, healthcare, infrastructure, and risk of human trafficking due to poverty and proximity to the border.

Awareness and Advocacy Program Against Human Rights Violations, Human Trafficking, Gender-Based Violence, and Child Marriage

Total Participants: 684 o Students: 86 o Women and Men: 598

Awareness and Sensitization Programs

Orientation and interaction sessions on gender-based violence were conducted.

Coordination: Bagmati Province Government, Ministry of Social Development, and Ruby Valley Rural Municipality.

Program Topics Included: Introduction to gender-based violence Types and causes of violence Background on efforts against gender-based violence Participants’ perceptions and the local situation regarding such incidents

Additional Topics Covered: Introduction to rights and human rights Information on the 31 fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 16 to 46 of the Constitution of Nepal (2015) Information on the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2007, and the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, including the 2000 Palermo Protocol on preventing, suppressing, and punishing trafficking in persons, especially women and children Causes, current trends, and destinations of human trafficking.

Success Story

Saved from Fraud and Trafficking

– A woman who is a permanent resident of Ward No. 3, Ruby Valley Rural Municipality, Dhading. Her family depends on farming for their livelihood, but due to poor economic conditions, she had to discontinue her studies and start searching for work. Ruby Valley borders the Tibetan region of China, where frequent import and export activities take place. One day, a Chinese tourist named Wang Li Jiahyang approached her, saying he needed two workers for a meat shop. Since she needed a job, she requested him to arrange work for her. Later, she also asked him to take her husband along since he had experience working in a meat shop. But the man refused, saying he only wanted another young woman like her, not a man. This made me suspicious. I suddenly recalled a human trafficking awareness program she had attended six months earlier, organized by the Women Protection Center. From that program, she had learned that attractive job offers can often be traps of fraud and human trafficking, and that any such offers should be verified with local authorities or NGOs before making a decision. She informed the Chairperson of Ruby Valley Rural Municipality and requested that he verify the offer. When he called the man to inquire, the man responded nervously, saying he was busy and would call back later. After that, he never answered the phone. Later, it was found that he was indeed a fraudster who lured young women with false promises of employment and trafficked them elsewhere. She is grateful that before making a final decision, she reconsidered the proposal and remembered the awareness program. The experience taught her the importance of being cautious and verifying information before trusting such opportunities. Because of this, she was able to avoid becoming a victim of trafficking.”