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Socio-legal classes held in Palpa

This project—led by Sadiksha Nepal, Puspa Khadka, Shanti KC, and Aarati Baniya—was honored with the Sujata Baskota Changemaker Award worth Rs 90,000

The Annapurna Express

Dec. 24, 2023, 11:52 a.m.

Socio-legal awareness programs have concluded in three government schools in Palpa. Nyayalaya, an award-winning project of Women LEAD Nepal, has conducted classes at Shree Karnadhar Secondary School in Mathagadhi-2, Shree Janahit Bhagawati Secondary School in Rambha-4, and Saubhagya Secondary School in Mathagadi-1.

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This project—led by Sadiksha Nepal, Puspa Khadka, Shanti KC, and Aarati Baniya—was honored with the Sujata Baskota Changemaker Award worth Rs 90,000. “Around 200 students from classes 8, 9, and 10 across these three schools benefited from the program,” said Nepal.

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The classes covered various social and legal aspects, including child marriage, gender inequality, caste discrimination, and fundamental rights, aiming to inform students on these issues. “Our objective was to raise awareness among students about the social and legal implications of prevalent malpractices in rural societies of western Nepal,” she added.