BLOGS
Fear of Using a Menstrual Cup
Written by Pooja Bista We live in a society where taboos surrounding sexual and menstrual health imposed on our vulva are like Pandora’s Box. Neither can we talk about it nor can we touch it-- reinforcing the patriarchal concept of “purity”, “the idea of protecting...
I am you
Written and Illustrated by Agrani Thakuri Jha I am “a girl”; just like you, and everyone else. I loved to lead a colorful yet peaceful life filled with energy. And, I utilized this energy to become a better person every day. While, I loved...
Digital discrimination
Increasing internet and social media use fosters exchange and visibility, but comes with its own dangers Written by: J B Biswokarma On 25 May 2020, George Floyd was murdered in the US city of Minneapolis by a white police office Derek Chauvin....
My Curiosity Led to Discovery – Discovery of Self-Pleasure.
Written by Mahima Pradhan Illustration by Mahima Pradhan When I was a high school student, I read a book titled ‘Eleven Minutes’ by Paulo Coelho which presents the story of a young girl named Maria who pursues a career in prostitution in order to make money...
BLOGS
Fear of Using a Menstrual Cup
Written by Pooja Bista We live in a society where taboos surrounding sexual and menstrual health imposed on our vulva are like Pandora’s Box. Neither can we talk about it nor can we touch it-- reinforcing the patriarchal concept of “purity”, “the idea of protecting...
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I am you
Written and Illustrated by Agrani Thakuri Jha I am “a girl”; just like you, and everyone else. I loved to lead a colorful yet peaceful life filled with energy. And, I utilized this energy to become a better person every day. While, I loved...
Digital discrimination
Increasing internet and social media use fosters exchange and visibility, but comes with its own dangers Written by: J B Biswokarma On 25 May 2020, George Floyd was murdered in the US city of Minneapolis by a white police office Derek Chauvin....
Publications
Mapping Laws Relevant to Online Violence in Nepal
Identities Experiencing Internet: Nepal Survey Report
Unshacking Expression: A study on Criminalisation of Freedom of Expression Online in Nepal,
Established in 2017, Body & Data works to enhance understanding and access to information on digital rights among women, queer people and marginalized groups where they are able to exercise their rights in a safe and just digital space. We work towards the vision of accessible, safe and just digital space for all, through cross movement building, facilitation for access to information, knowledge building and dissemination on digital rights in the context of Nepal
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KNOWLEDGE GENERATION
We conduct research, study and analyze laws, policies, and explore concepts and lived experiences around digital rights in Nepal and their impacts on the lives of marginalized folks.
